Why work in another country? Japanese nurses' experience and their reasons for staying in Australia

Nasu Dagba, Junko; Ichikawa, Noriko; Fujii, Makoto et al.

Japan Journal of Nursing Science, 2025, 22(1), e12651

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Title
Why work in another country? Japanese nurses' experience and their reasons for staying in Australia
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CreatorName
Nasu Dagba, Junko
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Ichikawa, Noriko
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1000010803760 1000010803760
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0000-0003-4436-7456 0000-0003-4436-7456
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CreatorName
Fujii, Makoto
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Ohno, Yuko
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Honda, Kazuma
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35182871900 35182871900
CreatorName
Endo, Masayuki
Subject
Australia
internationally qualified nurses
Japanese nurse
nurse migrant
thematic analysis
working environment
Description
Nasu Dagba J., Ichikawa N., Fujii M., et al. Why work in another country? Japanese nurses' experience and their reasons for staying in Australia. Japan Journal of Nursing Science 22, e12651 (2025); https://doi.org/10.1111/jjns.12651.
Abstract
Aim: Many Japanese nurses have moved to Australia, yet their experiences and perceived reasons for staying in Australia are understudied. This study identified why Japanese nurses who moved internationally to Australia continued to stay and work in Australia. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 Japanese nurses who hold Japanese nursing licenses and are registered as nurses in Australia. The transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Five themes emerged: (1) capability to take leave and holidays without feeling guilty, (2) set shifts creates a better work–life balance, (3) incentives give motivation to work hard, (4) safe and protective workplace for nurses, and (5) positive environment for pursuing a career. Conclusions: Japanese nurses were satisfied with the Australian work environment where their profession is well-protected and highly respected, with more chances of career advancements. It suggests the need for a better working environment for nurses in Japan.
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
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Japan Journal of Nursing Science
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22(1)
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e12651
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2025-01-28
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English
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https://hdl.handle.net/11094/100548
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17427932
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17427924
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https://doi.org/10.1111/jjns.12651
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