IENs and staff who support them should utilise these resources in order to facilitate a learning environment which allows them to consolidate their clinical skills and OSCE preparation course.
Internationally Educated Nurses resources
NHSGGC IEN recruitment programme handbook
International Recruitment Toolkit
Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical and Cancer Nursing Procedures
To support learning and preparation for OSCEs, all IENs shall receive a copy of the book. If IEN has commenced within your area and has not yet received this, then please contact the PEF or email: practiceeducation@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
NES Cultural Humility Learning Resource
The NES Equality, Diversity and Human Right Team developed this digital learning resource to consider how our backgrounds and the backgrounds of others can impact our relationships. Subsequently launched by @NHSScotAcademy, it provides leaners with tools to develop their cultural humility values, attitudes and behaviours. What’s more, learners will benefit from the range of videos, reflective activities, scenarios and a resource pack.
Specifically, the NES Cultural Humility Learning Resource will enable learners to:
- Understand the concepts that underpin cultural humility
- Identify the key behaviours for supporting an inclusive workplace
- Apply a reflective approach aimed at transforming practice in health and social care
Both health and social care staff can easily access the NES Cultural Humility Learning Resource from any laptop, computer or smart device through their TURAS account.
NMC Resources and Welcome to the UK workshops
Test of Competence 2021 – The Nursing and Midwifery Council (nmc.org.uk)
Adult Nursing – NMC Competence Test Centre – Northumbria University
NMC Welcome to the UK workshops
Mark Brooke, NMC Principal Regulation Adviser, Professional Practice and Linda Martin, Regulation Adviser, Professional Practice will deliver two ‘Welcome to the UK’ workshops to accommodate 120 of NHSGGC’s IENs. This interactive workshop is designed to support international nurses who have joined the NMC register in the last 12-18 months, to transition to their UK- based role, however, doesn’t preclude any who are waiting to join the register. This workshop is not for OSCE preparation.
The next sessions will run on Friday, 15th August 2025 in QEUH, TLC, Room L0-007 9.00am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-5.00pm 60 IENs at morning session and 60 IENs at afternoon session.
IENs MUST register to attend (link will be available soon) – the first 120 IENs registered will be aligned to either the morning or afternoon session at QEUH. You will receive a confirmation email confirming which session you will attend, with your SCN copied in. PLEASE NOTE: IENs must attend at the venue, date and time confirmed, there is no option to turn up at another session without prior booking.
For any IENs unsuccessful in securing a space at these sessions, NMC will facilitate two sessions later in the year for the remaining IENs.
If you have previously attended the NMC “Welcome to the UK” workshop please do not register to attend.
Other resources
RCN: Journey of an Internationally educated nurse short film series
The RCN launched a series of short films detailing first-hand accounts from IENs on their experience of moving to the UK.
The Black And Minority Ethnic (BME) Staff Network was established in 2018. This followed a consultation with key stakeholders about their lived experience. The Network is working closely with the Workforce Equality Group to continuously improve the workplace experience of BME staff. Please click above link for further information.
Presentation for staff supporting IENs (UK based cohort)
LNs/SCNs/DCNs and staff who support IENs (UK based cohort) within the clinical area are invited to the next Internationally Educated Nurse information presentation. Afterward, there will be time for Q & A’s. Both the presentation and Q & A’s will take approximately 1 hr.