Asian Nursing Research
Volume 2, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 46-54

Demands of immigration among Indian nurses who immigrated to the United States (Article) (Open Access)

Jose J. , Griffin M.Q. , Click E.R. , Fitzpatrick J.J.*
  • a Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, United States
  • b Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
  • c Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
  • d Elizabeth Brooks Ford Professor of Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States

Abstract

Purpose: To describe the demands of immigration of Indian nurses who immigrated to the United States, and to compare the demands of immigration of Indian nurses who immigrated less than 3 years ago to those who immigrated 3 or more years ago. Methods: A comparative descriptive design was used to examine the Demands of Immigration (DI) total and subscale scores of Indian nurses (n = 105) who immigrated to the United States between 1985 and 2005, who were categorized into two groups: those who immigrated less than 3 years ago (n = 44) and those who immigrated 3 or more years ago (n = 61). The DI total score and subscale scores (loss, novelty, occupation, discrimination, language and not feeling at home) are reported. Study findings are related to previous research on immigration of women and nurses. Recommendations for future research are included. Results: There was a significant difference between groups in total DI scores and language and novelty subscale scores. Conclusion: Additional research in these areas could help to assess the demands of immigration of Indian nurses and immigrant nurses from other countries.

Author Keywords

Indian nurses nursing immigrants

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-48249127622&doi=10.1016%2fS1976-1317%2808%2960028-6&partnerID=40&md5=384acc2f5ed7f6ecac03ff1486193e87
DOI: 10.1016/S1976-1317(08)60028-6
ISSN: 19761317
Cited by: 11
Original Language: English