by noblenurses | Dec 16, 2016
This article describes the work experience of a national cohort of 229 RNs who participated in a survey on work environment at two different time periods. Survey results of the RNs’ experience within two and a half years of their initial RN licensure (time...
by noblenurses | Dec 16, 2016
Background: The international migration of nurses has become a major issue in the international health and workforce policy circles, but analyses are not based on a comprehensive theory. Purpose: The purpose of this article was to compare the concepts of an integrated...
by noblenurses | Dec 16, 2016
Ongoing assessments of nurses’ preparedness in quality and safety competencies are absent from prelicensure education programs. Yet acquiring knowledge and skills in these areas is critical for nurses to meet the recommendations of key health care stakeholders....
by noblenurses | Dec 16, 2016
To analyze factors that are related to whether registered nurses (RNs) work (WK) or do not work (NW) in nursing; and if the RN works, whether she works full- (FT) or part-time (PT). Methods Using a cross-sectional design we tested the relationship between WK or NW and...
by noblenurses | Dec 16, 2016
Description: No study has examined the longitudinal trends in National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) applicants and pass rates among internationally-educated nurses (IENs) seeking to work in the United States, nor has any analysis explored the...