Building Strong Foundations: A Community of Practice Approach to Supporting International Nurses - Online Course

Discover how a community of practice model can enhance the experience of internationally educated nurses, supporting their integration and helping them thrive within your organization. Learn how fostering collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning contributes to a healthier, more inclusive work environment where both nurses and patients benefit. This webinar is one webinar in the Navigating International Nurse Staffing: A Webinar Series for Nurse Leaders webinar series sponsored by Interstaff.

This course will retire after 14th January 2028.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After participating in this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand nursing workforce demands and why international nursing is important to our facility
• Understand the steps we have taken to interview, onboard, support, and retain international nurses
• Gain insight on some of the challenges and opportunities that we have encountered

SPEAKER BIO:

Tina Pate, MSN, RN, CEN,
As Chief Nursing Officer, Tina Pate MSN, RN, CEN, has clinical and operational oversite for all aspects of nursing at Great Plains Health. Pate has over 24 years of leadership and nursing experience spanning a variety of departments including emergency, perioperative, medical/surgical, critical care, and women's/children. As an active member of the Nebraska Nurses Association, she currently sits on the Legislative Advocacy and Representation Committee. Tina also works with the Nebraska Hospital Association participating with groups whose focus is on nursing workforce and development.