RNs are going to be used as unqualified carers in UK!

[Larry]

I have just heard that a well-known group of nursing homes in the UK has been out to the Philippines to hire 100 Senior Care Assistants. They recruited 100 RNs on two year contracts. These RNs will not be allowed to do the training to be recognised as RGNs in UK until after 2 years. That means that the RNs will be paid £4.20 per hour instead of £9.50 as Registered Nurses.

Do you think that's ethical?

There is a shortage of nurses worldwide.

What do you think?:imbar

[mattsmom81]

Yes, these nurses are BSN trained and are indeed quite intelligent...my experience has been the problems we see with these nurses recruited to the US result from the cultural and language differences. Many have trouble effectively communicating with staff, docs, and patients and I have seen this cause numerous problems...some with near deadly outcomes.

The BSN training they receive is similar to US and UK curriculum, I believe, but they still lack cultural/language skills. Some are very difficult to understand even after many years in the US...the accent can remain very heavy.

Not that this ever excuses taking advantage of them, of course.... as seems to be occuring in the UK. Big business loves to take advantage of the little guy whenever they can.