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The experiences of overseas black and minority ethnic registered nurses in an English hospital

A phenomenological study

Obrey Alexis, MSc, BSc(Hons), Cert Ed., RGN, FAETC

School of Health and Social Care, Oxford Brookes University

Vasso Vydelingum, PhD, BSc(Hons), PGDipEd, DN, HV

European Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey

Overseas black and minority ethnic nurses have contributed significantly to the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. Yet despite this, there was little information on how they had fared. This study was conducted to explore, describe and develop a greater understanding of the experiences of overseas black and minority ethnic nurses who are working in the NHS in the south of England. A phenomenological method was used. A total of 12 overseas black and minority ethnic nurses were interviewed in their own homes. Semi-structured interviews were tape-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed. The findings revealed eight themes, namely not feeling appreciated, feeling inadequate, feeling unwelcome, lack of opportunities for skill development and training, unfairness in nursing practice, performance review, support from overseas black and minority ethnic colleagues and proving self. The paper concludes by arguing that overseas black and minority ethnic nurses should be treated with respect as they play a significant role in the delivery of services in the NHS.

Key Words: overseas black nurses • minority ethnic • phenomenology • experiences

Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 10, No. 4, 459-472 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/174498710501000408
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