Globalization and international migration have increased the number of which type of nurses?

Globalization and international migration have increased the number of which type of nurses?

• A. Internationally educated nurses
• B. Domestic-only nurses
• C. Nurses with no licensure
• D. Nurses pursuing only local practice

Answer: (A)

Globalization and international migration increase the number of internationally educated nurses—nurses who are trained in one country and practice in another. This happens as nurse shortages in many regions lead to cross-border recruitment, with credentialing processes enabling licensure in new jurisdictions. The result is a more diverse nursing workforce that brings varied clinical experiences and language skills to care for a global population, though it can come with challenges like credential recognition and adapting to different health systems. Domestic-only nurses stay within one country, nurses with no licensure cannot legally practice, and nurses pursuing only local practice wouldn’t reflect the cross-border movement driven by globalization.