Year: 2009
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The movement of Canadian nurses to the United States increased over the past decade and is an ongoing concern of health policy analysts.This study examines why Canadian nurses emigrate to the United States and whether there is interest in returning to work in Canada.A survey of Canadian-educated nurses in North Carolina showed that lack of full-time work opportunities played a key role in emigration.Focus groups of respondents revealed deep dissatisfaction with many aspects of nursing practice in Canada, particularly undervaluing of the profession.There is an urgent need for healthcare policy makers to explore what should be done to reduce the loss of this critical human resource. RésuméLe nombre d'infirmières et d'infirmiers canadiens qui s'installent aux États-Unis a augmenté au cours de la dernière décennie et constitue une préoccupation pour les analystes des politiques de santé.La présente étude se penche sur les raisons qui poussent le personnel infirmier à émigrer aux États-Unis et tente de voir si ces professionnels ont l'intention de revenir travailler au Canada.Un sondage effectué auprès du personnel infirmier qui a reçu sa formation au Canada et qui travaille en Caroline
Source: Healthcare policy
Authors: Linda Hall, George Pink, Cheryl Jones, Peggy Leatt, Michael Gates, Leah Pink, Jessica Peterson, Lisa Seto
Institutions: University of Toronto, San Diego State University
Language: French
Subfield: Emergency Medical Services
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2130130187