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INTRODUCTION: Nurse migration within Southeast Asia is reshaping regional health systems, with Singapore emerging as a key hub for mobility. This study explored the transitional experiences of Indonesian internationally educated nurses (IENs) working in Singapore. METHODS: We used a qualitative descriptive study design. We recruited 20 Indonesian IENs through snowball sampling and interviewed them between October and November 2024. Semi-structured interviews in Bahasa Indonesia were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's six-phase thematic analysis framework. RESULTS: Three themes emerged: navigating structural, organizational, and cultural adaptation during workplace transition; globalized work environments; and support initiatives. Participants reported regulatory complexity, technological adjustment, language barriers, and perceived deskilling, while cultural proximity and institutional support facilitated their integration. DISCUSSION: This study showed that structural regulations and transcultural adaptation shaped transitional experiences. Culturally responsive institutional support is essential for sustaining professional integration into regional health care systems.
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