A review of a supervised practice programme for overseas nurses.

The study described in this article aimed to explore the experiences of internationally recruited nurses (IRNs) and their mentors during a supervised practice programme, using interviews and responses to a questionnaire survey. It also aimed to determine the factors that influence the time it takes IRNs to achieve NMC competencies. The findings strongly suggest that most participants found the supervised practice programme to be a beneficial and supportive framework. However, the findings are limited because of small sample size and low response rates, and further research is indicated.