Globalization and Nursing Research Paper 2022

Running Head: GLOBALIZATION AND NURSING
Globalization and nursing
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Globalization and nursing
Introduction
Globalization is usually comprehended by those ascribe to neoliberal ideologies as an
irreversible process which is developed and enhanced to its own dynamics and logic. Some have
described globalization to go beyond determination since it becomes a field of political as well as
social scrutiny. However, globalization is described as an increase in the global cooperation,
integration and unification in ecological, cultural, social, economic, technological and political
fields (Gonzalez, 2016). Viewed from the sociological angle, globalization corresponds to a
thought mentality or process instead of state of affairs because it reflects a change in the social
environment. The contentious nature of globalization as an idea is basically due to lack of
general agreement on the nature of social processes attached to it (Gonzalez, 2016).
Globalization of healthcare establishes a progressively interconnected workforce spanning global
systems, boundaries, processes, as well as structures to offer care and enhance the health of
individuals around the globe. Since nurses are one of the largest members of the healthcare
systems in the globe (Foley, Pollack, Britt, Lennox & Trollor, 2018), they are usually called
upon to offer vital portion of health and nursing care, therefore, they play significant role in the
international health care economy.
To realize international health care needs, healthcare providers particularly nurses usually
move within and among various countries, solving health care challenges and opportunities for
health care organizations, countries, communities and profession. Policy makers, academic,
researchers and industry leaders have to grapple with globalization impacts on the health and
nursing care workforce. This paper will critically discuss the impacts of globalization on
healthcare system in Australia with respect to the Australian nurses working in global health

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organization outside Australia. The paper will investigate and examine the various roles played
Australian nurses in the identified global organization, the benefits and challenges faced by these
nurses in that organization.
Globalization, health and nursing
The association between health and globalization is very intricate. Globalization in health
us not a current concept. The creation of the World Health Organization is considered as the first
step which was taken towards globalization in health (Hartmann, 2016). World Health
Organization is active in the international scene of health politics and assumes three various
roles; taking regulative steps and introducing standards at a global level, framing the worldwide
health agenda to create incentive for synergistic action and prescribing how national health
policies are enhanced or restricted via global policies as well as planning the distribution of
health resources. As a transnational expansion and integration of social, cultural, economic and
political values, globalization has particular impacts on nursing as well. Globally, the demand for
nurses exceeds nursing supply and chronic shortages are attribute of the present international
nurse workforce (Tan & Macneill, 2015). Different global health reports have indicated that
shortages of nurses as critical barrier to realization of the sustainable development goals for
enhancing the health of international population. Furthermore, various reports have identified the
significance of nursing as a vital element of infrastructures of health systems. Several studies
have documented the significant association between levels of nurse staff, delivery of services as
well as health outcomes, stating that vital issues exist with respect to the management of nursing
health workforce (Vrontis, 2016).
One significant factor which has gotten considerable attention is the migration and
mobility of healthcare providers especially nurses as well as their effect on the international

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delivery of health services. Globalization of healthcare providers must be determined within the
context of the global development of the global knowledge. The notion identifies human capital
as a worthwhile resource and promotes the export of knowledge and education workers as a vital
contributor to a nation’s economy. For instance, national policies and regulation in India and
Philippines promote and encourage the export of nurses while Korea and China are beginning to
follow the same path (Tontus & Nebioglu, 2018). Australia have seen tremendous increase in the
number of nurses who are moving out of the country to look for permanent or temporary nursing
jobs in other countries. One such organization which has attracted a huge number of Australian
nurses in CARE International.
CARE International and globalization
CARE international is a global organization which is based on over 71 years of fighting
poverty and humanitarian action in various countries. The organization has defined an
overarching approach in all its programs, that is, tackling the fundamental causes of poverty as
well as social injustices to realize an everlasting transformation to the lives of the vulnerable and
poor individuals. The mission of the organization is to save lives, achieve social justice and
alleviate poverty. The vision is to seek a world of justice, tolerance as well as hope in which
poverty is overcome and every individual live with security and dignity. As a global
organization, CARE International has attracted various nurses from all over the globe to alleviate
poverty and fight social injustices. Australian nurses with the desire to help the world have found
themselves being absorbed by CARE International. Some of the roles of Australian nurses in this
organization include but not limited to;
1. Recognizing that women and children are the most affected during hazards and
emergencies, nurses including Australian nurses are always called upon to assist women