This is a self-paced course designed for international nurses already practicing or preparing to practice in the U.S. The course helps facilitate a successful professional and personal acclimation of international nurses into the practice of nursing in the U.S. The content describes the key information and directs learners to additional resources for a more in-depth understanding of:

• Nursing practice regulation - including the role of Boards of Nursing and nurse practice acts
• Health care regulation, standards, and accreditations - including OSHA, JCAHO, and HIPAA
• Professional nursing practice - including the role and accountability of the nurse on the health care team
• Common personal challenges to acclimating into the U.S. - including physical and psychosocial needs and the importance of building a support network and finding resources for a successful acclimation
  

This course was developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) based on content written by Paulette Rollant, RN, PhD, MN, and Debi St. Godard Gamble, RN, MA, MSN.

For only $40, you will receive three weeks of unlimited, 24-hour access to the course materials and earn 6.6 contact hours. Sign up today to invest in a successful transition into the U.S.

Gain Knowledge about Nursing Practice and Living in the U.S. in an Interactive Setting

The course utilizes various e-learning instructional techniques to help you meet the course objectives:

• Utilize helpful features such as key terms, “Links to Knowledge” and visual/graphical aides as you explore the online course content.
• Solidify your knowledge by completing fun interactive exercises including multiple-choice and matching.
• Reflect on what you learn in the downloadable workbook, which includes short-answer and essay questions. Completion of the workbook may be necessary to meet board of nursing requirements.
• Evaluate your understanding of key concepts by completing the Post-Test. Score 75% or above to receive your contact hours!
• Guide yourself through the course and complete assignments at your leisure in the self-paced class format. Access the Acclimation of International Nurses course syllabus here (PDF 180kb).

Clearly Understand the Role of the Licensed Nurse in the U.S.

Master these course objectives:

• Discuss the process and organizations associated with the regulation of nursing practice in the U.S.
• Discuss the process and organizations associated with the regulation of health care in the U.S.
• Recognize the personal challenges or issues associated with the adaptation to practicing as a professional nurse in the U.S.
• Recognize the personal challenges or issues associated with the adaptation to living in the U.S.
• Identify at least two resources to use to help have a successful acclimation to the professional and personal challenges as a nurse in the U.S.
  

Online registration is easy and your three weeks of unlimited access begins immediately after you register. Sign up for Acclimation of International Nurses into U.S. Nursing Practice Today!

More About Your Acclimation into U.S. Nursing Practice Course Authors

• Paulette Rollant, RN, PhD, MN, is a nationally recognized expert in curriculum and teaching. She has over 33 years of experience as a nursing educator, administrator and consultant. She has had extensive experience in the development and implementation of orientation/acclimation programs and at present Dr. Rollant works one-on-one and in small groups with U.S. and international nurses/students who are at high-risk or who have testing difficulties.
• Debi St. Godard Gamble, RN, MA, MSN, has over 29 years experience as an international nursing professional. She is currently responsible for providing leadership and direction for staff (partners) in the Philippines related to the screening and recruitment of qualified nurses.