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Title: Historical Analysis of Filipino Nurse Migration to the US

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2015

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Abstract: Background: Migration of Filipinos to the US began in 1889 after annexation of the Philippine by the US. Between 1889-1934 Filipino immigrants were classified legally as “nationals” because the Philippines was a colony of the US. Migration of Filipino nurses began after World War II when Filipino nurses educated in the Philippines have since be- come a favored solution to the cyclical nursing shortages in the US. Objective: Describe the major influences that contributed to mass migration of Filipino nurses to the US. Methodology: Historical research using archival research and telephonic interviews of key individuals who had first-hand experience of Filipino nursing migration. Several data bases were examined as primary and secondary sources. Conclusion: Cyclical and worsening nursing shortages in the US prompted immigration policies and economic incentives for recruitment of Filipino nurse graduates who were educated in US-based curricula with English as the medium of instruction. Institutional- ized exportation of labor by the Philippine government to help pay for its foreign debt has created massive emigration of Filipino nurses who seek better economic and educational opportunities and permanent residence in the US for themselves and their families. Be- cause of their visibility as the largest foreign educated nurses in the US, Filipino nurses confronted backlash from American professional nurses and organizations as well as rec- ognition of their significant contribution to ease nursing shortages and provide quality care in the US.

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Authors: Jurado, Leo-Felix, M

Periodical (Full): JOURNAL OF NURSING PRACTICE APPLICATIONS & REVIEWS OF RESEARCH

Issue: 1

Volume: 5

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Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Health, Migration and Immigration

Countries: United States