From language classroom to clinical context: The role of language and culture in communication for nurses using English as a second language

O'Neill, Fiona

doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2011.02.008

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“…A shared result from these studies is that most overseas nurses have a largely negative experience of working in another country. Some of the contributing factors include language barriers [13], [15]–[22], cultural issues [13], [16], [18]–[24], deskilling [13], [20], [25]–[26] and working relationship difficulties [13], [18]–[19]. These problems are exacerbated by a lack of support [13], [16], [18], [20], [27], a sense of isolation and alienation [13], [18], [20], [24], [28], experiencing racism and exploitation [8], [13]–[15], [20], [23], [27], [29]–[30], adapting to new expectations of the RN role [13], [15], [19], [21], [24], [31]–[33] and unequal opportunities [12], [14]–[15].…”

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The Experience of China-Educated Nurses Working in Australia: A Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

Zhou

2014

PLoS ONE

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Background and PurposeTransnational nurse migration is a growing phenomenon. This study explored the experiences of China-educated nurses working in Australia.DesignUsing a constructivist grounded theory method, 46 in-depth interviews were conducted with 28 China-educated nurses in two major cities in Australia.ResultsThe core category emerged was “reconciling different realities”. Three phases of reconciling were conceptualised: realising, struggling, and reflecting. Realising refers to an awareness of the discrepancies between different realities. Struggling reflects the dilemma of the “middle position” and how being situated as “the other” is experienced. Reflecting is the process of making sense of the experience and rationalising the gains and losses associated with immigration.ConclusionsThis study produced a theoretical understanding of the experience of China-educated nurses working in Australia. The findings not only inform Chinese nurses who wish to migrate but contribute to the implementation of more effective support services for immigrant nurses.

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The Experience of China-Educated Nurses Working in Australia: A Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

Zhou

2014

PLoS ONE

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“…Conversely, the majority of nurses and healthcare practitioners in these countries come from different cultures and backgrounds. Currently there is no identified process to assess overseas nurses' awareness of the religious and cultural components that can affect their practices, or their ability and readiness to interact with patients from this culture (O'Neil, 2014). In fact, more attention was directed toward understanding the multicultural diversity, dynamics and communication between nurses themselves rather than understanding the patients' culture.…”

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The Experience of Overseas Nurses Caring for Muslim Patients in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Uae: A Qualitative Study

AlYateem¹,

Al‐Yateem²

2014

International Journal of Research in Nursing

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Cultural competence in nursing care has always been emphasized and recommended as a quality indicator and a core knowledge requirement for all nurses. However, the provision of such culturally competent care can only be achieved when patients' cultural values and systems are known to the nurses and used appropriately to inform their practices. This study will help to reveal the different components of nurses' experiences while caring for patients from Islamic culture. This will inform the practice of service planners, managers and educators in designing interventions that address the needs of these nurses, hopefully making the nursing service more satisfying for both the nurses and the patients. A qualitative exploratory research design utilizing written narratives was used within this study. The study revealed three themes and five subthemes. The main themes were: (1) Right to practice Vs impact on care: A matter of balance; (2) Islamic principles: Nurses' knowledge; and (3) Broken lines of contact with social systems and patients. Most of participants have demonstrated insufficient knowledge and experience of Islamic principles which cannot aid them in providing culturally competent nursing care. It has also revealed that nurses should further recognize religion as an important part of the healing process and not as a factor that negatively impacts their role and hinders patient care.

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“…It may necessitate 'making choices about language use that may involve relinquishing long held cultural concepts. (O'Neill 2011(O'Neill : 1127. These communication skills also involve cultural competency (Allan and Larsen 2003), i.e.…”

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English language skills requirements for internationally educated nurses working in the care industry: Barriers to UK registration or institutionalised discrimination?

Allan

Westwood

2016

International Journal of Nursing Studies

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From language classroom to clinical context: The role of language and culture in communication for nurses using English as a second language

Cited by 63 publications

References 7 publications

The Experience of China-Educated Nurses Working in Australia: A Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

The Experience of China-Educated Nurses Working in Australia: A Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

The Experience of Overseas Nurses Caring for Muslim Patients in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Uae: A Qualitative Study

English language skills requirements for internationally educated nurses working in the care industry: Barriers to UK registration or institutionalised discrimination?

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