1. Is recruiting nurses abroad a good idea for US hospitals with worker shortages?

2. Are there any cultural problems US hospitals might encounter as a result of this practice?

1 answer

1. Since we have so much unemployment, hospitals would be helping our country by funding more nursing schools and attracting more people into the health care professions.

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2. What cultural problems do you think hospitals might encounter with foreign-born staff?