Influence of Education Portability and Geographical Mobility on Nursing Retention in Canada

摘要

This review analysis evaluates the influence of agreement on internal trade (AIT) on retention of the registered nurses (RNs) in Canada. The 1994 AIT is an agreement between the federal, provincial, and Territories of Canadian governments to create an inclusive labor market for the employed, unemployed, under employed, through removal of barriers, and to enhance employment opportunities across Canada. This quantitative correlational review analysis is designed to evaluate the correlations between diploma RNs education portability, geographic mobility, the various levels of salary scales between the provinces, and its influence on RN retention after the AIT implementation in Canada. Data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) database is used for the review analysis. The review analysis provides the policy history, research question, and hypothesis. Furthermore, literature review and a review research design are presented consecutively. Finally, recommendations are given for AIT revision, and on strategies for increasing RN retention in Canada.