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Topic: Migration of Nurses – Problems and Solutions
Specific Issue: Strategies to alleviate nursing shortages in the US
Class Plan for: Month Day, Year
Student Seminar Leader: First Name Last Name Credentials
Objectives:
1. To describe and discuss the pros and cons of nurse migration
2. To explore personal experiences related to nurse migration
Time 1800
Event
Activities / In Class Resources
1810 pm
Opening
Describe nurse migration and how it relates to the nursing shortage in the U.S.
1813 pm
Review objective(s)
(see above)
1825 pm
Questions to Spur Discussion:
Who are the stakeholders?
What are the advantages of international nurse recruitment to the US?
Discuss main groups affected by nurse migration
Discuss some of the benefits of nurse migration to the U.S.
1835 pm
What are the disadvantages of international nurse recruitment to the US?
Discuss some of the problems with nurse migration to the U.S.
1845 pm
What are other possible solutions in improving nursing shortages in the U.S.?
Explore other options for alleviating the nursing shortage in the U.S.
1855 pm
Closing
Review highlights of group discussion and any conclusions reached
Assigned Readings:
Evans, M. & Tulaney, T. (2011). Nurse Migration: What is its impact? MedSurg Nursing, 20(6), 333-336.
Shaffer, F. A. (2014). Ensuring a global workforce: A challenge and opportunity. Nursing Outlook, 62(1), 1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2013.08.001
Wheeler, R. M., Foster, J. W. & Hepburn, K. W. (2013). The experiences of internationally educated nurses in the southeastern United States of America. International Nursing Review, 60(3), 397-404. doi: 10.1111/inr.12023
In Class Resources: