Grant: Fellowship - PA: Gender, Work and Health

Nearly 10% of Canadian nurses were educated in another country. Unfortunately, a larger percentage of internationally educated nurses never become licensed or work as nurses in Canada. Thus the healthcare system is not able to benefit from the knowledge, skills and experience these nurses bring with them when they come to Canada. This research project will examine the reasons why some internationally educated nurses are successful in becoming nurses in Canada, and identify the programs available to help them pass a licensing examination and find work in their profession. Information from this research can be used to develop and modify educational programs and social program to assist internationally educated nurses become eligible to practice their profession and find work in Canada. The knowledge gained can also be used to develop training programs to help internationally educated nurses develop the competencies required to work in clinical settings that need more manpower, such as long-term care facilities. Employers and regulatory agencies can use the information to develop strategies to retain internationally educated nurses in Canada.