With the broadening diversity of internationally educated nurses seeking to practice
in the United States, state boards of nursing have turned to credential evaluation
to determine if these nurses meet regulatory requirements.This article provides a
critical analysis of the components of credential evaluation and discusses current
issues and future trends. Examples are drawn from different countries to illustrate
divergent approaches to preparing nurses for practice and the challenge in harmonizing
these differences. Credential evaluation can assist regulatory authorities in determining
the eligibility of these nurses for entry to practice.
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