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HL Shorts: What CNOs Need to Know About Ethical International Nurse Recruiting

Analysis  |  By G Hatfield  
   April 21, 2026

Relying on robust partnerships is the key to international recruiting, says this CNO.

On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Heather Ambrose, chief nursing officer at Allegheny General Hospital, about the ethical principles that CNOs should keep in mind while recruiting nurses internationally. Tune in to hear her insights.

G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.


KEY TAKEAWAYS

Recruitment teams should find reputable resources and teams to partner with so that health systems are not all pulling from the same locations or the same countries, all at the same time.

CNOs should make sure to provide individual nurses coming to the U.S. with the resources that they need to transition personally and professionally when they arrive. 

 


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