A Study to Determine Appropriate Utilization of the Unlicensed Foreign Graduate Nurse in St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, Texas
Abstract
This study was initiated to determine the appropriateness of using the unlicensed foreign graduate nurse in the patient care program at St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, Texas. Information was gathered by means of interviews, examination of legislation, and review of pertinent literature. From this it was determined that the foreign graduate nurse represents a sizeable untapped source of potential registered nurses. Most of these nurses find it difficult to obtain licensure because of a lack of fluency in the English language and medical terminology. A review of current nurse licensure legislation affirmed that the unlicensed foreign graduate nurse may be used in direct patient care only if she performs these duties under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Under the legal doctrine of respond at superior, the hospital using the unlicensed foreign graduate nurse is liable for any negligence on the part of this nurse. It was concluded that the unlicensed foreign graduate nurse should not be used in the patient care program, but that a special program be established to prepare her for the State Board Test Pool Examination.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD1205671
Entities
People
- Jose R. Coronado
Organizations
- University Hospital Summerville