The Official Guide for Foreign-Educated Nurses: What You Need to Know About Nursing and Health Care in the United States - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826110657 ISBN 13: 9780826110657

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, 2009

Synopsis

[This book] will serve as your guide before and after you come to the United States . [A] 'must-read' for every nurse who is contemplating migrating to the U.S -Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN This book is the only guide to the United States health care system for nurses immigrating to this country as well as foreign-educated nurses who are already here. The contributors provide a wealth of insight on how to address the challenges of being a foreign-educated nurse in the United States. Nurses can learn what is expected of them, how to prepare for the journey to the United States, and how to adapt to their new communities. The book can help foreign-educated nurses understand the health care system as well as their rights and roles within that system. Written in simple, accessible language, the guide will address the topics and issues that foreign-educated nurses care about, including living in the United States as a foreign-educated nurse, nursing practice in the United States, and the U.S. health care system. Key topics discussed: Preparing to leave the home country The process of entry into the U.S.A. Nursing education in the U.S.A. Understanding the U.S. health care system Employment challenges and guidelines for entering the U.S. workforce Foreign-educated nurses' roles, rights, and obligations Most importantly, this book will help foreign-educated nurses learn how to avoid being misunderstood by others, form enduring relationships with American colleagues, and join them in working to improve the quality of health care in this country-and worldwide.

About this title

About the Author:

Catherine R. Davis, PhD, RN, is the Director of Global Research and Test Administration for CGFNS International. Dr. Davis provides senior leadership for CGFNS test development activities, research initiatives, and related publications. Prior joining CGFNS International, Dr. Davis was Associate Professor of Nursing Hahnemann University in Philadelphia. She holds a PhD in Nursing from Adelphi University and a Master's degree in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. She serves on the National Editorial Advisory Board of Advance for Nurses and as a manuscript reviewer for Sigma Theta International's Journal of Nursing Scholarship. Dr. Davis has authored and edited numerous publications on international nursing issues and has served as a national and international speaker on nurse migration trends and challenges, international testing and test development issues, and conducting certification programs.

Synopsis:

This is a definitive guide to nursing and health care in the United States for nurses interested in immigrating to this country, foreign nurses who are already here, and nurses interested in coming to the US to study. It draws upon the expertise and reputation of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools and will address a variety of topics related to living in the US, nursing practice and the health care system in this country, the process for entry into the US and its workforce, employment issues, Foreign Educated Nurses rights and obligations, as well as nursing education, communications, and resources in the US and internationally. The book will be written in English, reflecting a 7th grade level, as all nurses immigrating to the US must speak and read English at this level.

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0826110657
• ISBN 13: 9780826110657
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 426
• Editor: Nichols Barbara L.