Racism makes migrant nurses feel at risk at work

New Zealand migrant nurses face the racism of patients and their families, making them dangerous at work

A new Massey University study reveals that despite a quarter of nurses authorized in New Zealand qualified overseas, cultural tensions the health sector.

Cultural differences between staff members can also put patients at risk, with frequent communication problems.

New Zealand nurses and migrant staff need to adapt to a multicultural work environment. .

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"A migrant nurse described her workplace as" like having dinner with her in-laws – everything you do will be judged, "says Brunton. "He felt that he had to be careful about everything he said."

The racism experienced by migrant staff involved some patients who refused their care, which had a knock-on effect on the workload of other staff members.

Brunton says that it's not surprising, in high pressure and underfunded hospital settings, that cultural differences can lead to negative feelings.

"We are often told that exposure to different cultures leads to acceptance, but

" This is not possible for most nurses, so differences cause more often frustration, which hinders effective patient care. "

                
                     – Stuff