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Qualitative case study evaluates workshops improving integration and skills of internationally educated nurses in the UK, suggesting effective support interventions.
Background: Internationally educated nurses (IENs) are essential to the UK workforce, yet limited evidence exists on effective support interventions, and no best-practice model currently guides their integration. Aim: Face-to-face workshops were delivered to internationally educated nurses in two NHS trusts in the West Midlands. The workshops aimed to improve cultural understanding, communication and leadership skills to support IENs' integration and professional development. Method: A qualitative case study design was used; data were analysed using content analysis. Findings: Eleven IENs from African countries participated across both phases. Five themes emerged: push and pull factors, support, reasons for attending the workshops, outcomes from the workshops, and ideas for future workshops. Conclusion: The evaluation demonstrated the intersectionality of the internationally educated nurses' experience and the need to move towards a cohesive workforce.
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