International nurses bring new cultural perspectives to the workforce that can improve care for diverse populations, according to this nurse educator.
CNOs are searching everywhere for nurses at all stages of their careers to help fill the critical workforce gaps left by the nursing shortage.
International recruitment can be a solution, if it is done mindfully and strategically.
Here are the pros and cons to internationally recruiting nurses, according to Dr. Yolanda VanRiel, the department chair of nursing at North Carolina Central University.
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G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Internationally recruited nurses can help serve rural communities and bring diversity to the workforce.
CNOs must be careful not to take talent away from global communities by following the World Health Organization's guidelines and by partnering with local and international organizations.