Chapter 26: Internationalizing in Canadian Nursing - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: One of the challenges with bridging educational programs for IENs includes obtaining clinical placements for participants.

Correct Answer: A,C,D,E,F

Rationale: Factors that have contributed to increasing the nurse shortage in developing countries include an aging nursing population, reduced work hours by nurses, a decrease in the allotment of full-time university nursing positions, increased co-morbid conditions, and the use of technology.

Correct Answer: A,C,D,F,G

Rationale: Even after successfully obtaining their RN licensure, IENs experience challenges such as understanding medical and professional terminology, being unaware of professional standards and the extent of a nurse's scope of practice, having weak communication and fluency in the English language, and facing cultural and nonverbal communication obstacles.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Predicted global nurse shortages have led developed countries like Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia to undertake and establish international nurse recruitment practices.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A nurse shortage of about 60,000 full-time RN positions was predicted by 2022, particularly in the care of seniors and community work settings.