The experiences of internationally recruited nurses in the UK (1995-2007): An integrative review

Journal of Clinical Nursing

Volumn 19, Issue 19-20, 2010, Pages 2814-2823

  Nichols, Julia ^a   Campbell, Jackie ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Adaptation; Deskilling; Discrimination; Experiences; Literature review; Migrant nurses; Retention

Indexed keywords

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION; NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE; NURSE; REVIEW; UNITED KINGDOM;

GREAT BRITAIN; INTERNATIONALITY; NURSES; STATE MEDICINE;

EID: 77956826442     PISSN: 09621067     EISSN: 13652702     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03119.x     Document Type: Review

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