Experiences of International Nurses Working in Australia: An Integrative Literature Review

What is it about?

Appraise research findings on the experiences of internationally qualified registered nurses working in the Australian healthcare system. Results: Three broad themes were identified: (a) Transitioning—Need for appropriate, timely, and adequate supports to assist transition to practice; (b) Practicing within local contexts—How expectations were different to the reality of clinical practice; and (c) Experiencing prejudice—when racial prejudice occurred.

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Why is it important?

Appropriate programs including cultural-safety education can mitigate adverse workforce dynamics within culturally diverse health care teams to enable provision of culturally congruent health care.