Health care has been transformed since nursing education was last examined in 2002, and
the pace of change continues to accelerate. To ensure that nurses are adequately equipped …

Aim This paper seeks to describe best practices for conducting cross‐language research
with individuals who have a language barrier. Design Discussion paper. Data Sources …

Abstract Language tests for overseas registered nurses (ORN) working outside their home
country are essential for patient safety, as communication competency needs to be …

Language and communication issues impact healthcare providers around the world Language
and communication issues impact healthcare providers around the world Int J Nurs Stud …

Background Domestic ESL students in the university setting are usually not required to
provide proof of English language proficiency. Language barriers may not be identified upon …

Background Non-native speakers of English who hold nursing qualifications from outside
the UK are required to provide evidence of English language competence by achieving a …

In the twenty-first century one of the most significant challenges is preparing professionals to
adequately communicate technical information when writing and speaking. A number of …

Background Nursing students who speak English as an additional language (EAL) face
significant challenges throughout their educational programs. This issue is attributed to …

Convergent creativity is a form of creative thinking that uses existing knowledge or traditional
methods to analyze available information and generate an appropriate solution. The …

Defining a nurse as literate is disciplinary and contextual, linked to professional identity
formation, and an issue impacting patient safety. Literacy and language proficiency are …