A Mixed-Method Study on the Factors Associated with Emigration of Nurses and its Impact on Nursing Profession and Health Sectors- A Preliminary Study
Abstract:
Over the past
decade, the increase in migration of Registered Nurses has been on the rise worldwide.
There are numerous pull and push factors that force nurses to migrate. This study
sought to assess the factors that contribute to the increased migration of Registered
Nurses at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. A mixed method, cross sectional research
design was adopted. 10 Registered Nurses were selected by purposive sampling technique
and responded to the questionnaire on migration, followed by interviews. The findings
of the study revealed that the majority of respondent 90% were females, 80% of respondent
stated that outward migration has increased, 56% respondent stated that England
was the main destination, 31% British Virgin Islands and 13% United States of America.
24% percent of respondents attributed this to poor working environment; 24% respondent
indicated that wages were the main reasons for nurse’s migration. The results of
this study prompted a recommendation that the Government need to implement better
wages, working environment, better patient to staff ratio, more opportunities for
upward mobility, specialization, and flexible working hours.
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