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Esp In Nursing: Building Communicative Competence For Internationally-Educated Nurses, Sami Vuong
Esp In Nursing: Building Communicative Competence For Internationally-Educated Nurses, Sami Vuong
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The nursing shortage in the United States has been an ongoing issue due to nursing burnout and retirement. Together with the COVID-19 pandemic, it has further exhausted the healthcare system’s resources and healthcare providers. In order to sustain the healthcare system in society, a large number of internationally educated nurses (IENs) have been transferred to work in the United States. As a result of different nursing practices, cultures, and communication styles, many IENs experience language and cultural barriers at work. Difficulty in communication influences the quality of patient care provided, which can lead to negative health outcomes for patients and …