Expectations and experiences of newly recruited Filipino nurses

Abstract

This article reports the preliminary results of a small study into the changing expectations of newly migrated Filipino nurses at a London hospital. The aim was to identify initial expectations and experiences. Focus group interviews were conducted with two groups of nurses shortly after their arrival. Career prospects and salaries were key factors influencing the decision to come to the UK. Differences emerged between the nurses' expectations of the nursing role and their actual experience on the wards. Adjusting to the new system of health care proved stressful but was helped by the provision of support services. Factors that may promote successful adaptation and retention included equal opportunities with respect to training and promotion and the use of culturally sensitive orientation programmes. Strategies to reduce social isolation may also be important. The results will be used to inform the trust's retention strategy and will also be of interest to other NHS trusts recruiting Filipino nurses and nurses from other countries.

Internationally recruited nurses' experiences in England: A survey approach

“…In the United Kingdom, a number of studies have identified the support or the lack of it in the NHS; for example, Daniel, Chamberlain, and Gordon's (2001) qualitative study found that British nurses were supportive of Filipino nurses. Similarly, Withers and Snowball's (2003) mixed-method study using both qualitative and quantitative approaches revealed that Filipino nurses received support from their managers.…”

Expectativas de migración internacional en estudiantes de enfermería en México, Distrito Federal

“…Entre los factores sociodemográficos asociados con este fenó-meno se encontró la edad 13 y el ingreso en el hogar. Se observó una tendencia generacional a presentar mayor intención de migrar en los grupos de informantes más jóvenes.…”

The Lived Experience of Filipino Registered Nurses Seeking to Migrate Overseas

“…A study by Daniel, Chamberlain, and Gordon (2001) Differences between pre-migration expectations and actual experiences are common in the literature and are believed to mainly be due to failure to properly orient Filipino nurses to the working conditions in their destination countries. Daniel et al (2001) recommended the need to properly educate potential and expected nurse emigrants to help the nurses mentally prepare and also to confirm whether they really want to be where they would be working.…”

“…Daniel et al (2001) recommended the need to properly educate potential and expected nurse emigrants to help the nurses mentally prepare and also to confirm whether they really want to be where they would be working. Withers and Snowball (2003) expectations of working and living in the UK.…”

“…Literature demonstrates that Filipino and overseas nurses' often struggle upon migration (Daniel, Chamberlain, & Gordon, 2001;Hughes, 2008;McGonangle, Halloran, & O'Reilley, 2004;Withers & Snowball, 2013). Adapting to a new environment and migration itself is a stressful journey.…”