The question of when a clinic in Germany can no longer function without international nurses is no longer rhetorical. 94 percent of hospitals can no longer fill open positions on general wards from the domestic labor market. By 2035, 380,000 nurses will retire due to age. There are 55 unemployed specialists for every 100 open positions. Add to that the training...
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On average, a temporary nurse costs almost twice as much per year as a permanent employee with the same qualifications. This is not an estimate. A rapid survey by the German Hospital Institute in 2022 found these figures: 92 percent higher costs compared to permanent staff. Since the PUEG of 2023, there is also the added cost of these higher expenses in inpatient...
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Bridging Course vs. Knowledge Test - The Complete Guide for Institutions Imagine this: A nursing professional from India, whom you hired after an extensive recruitment process, holds her deficiency notice in her hand. She only half-understands the text – not because her German is poor, but because bureaucratic German and nursing terminology are…
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This article provides general information about the knowledge examination in nursing. The exact examination requirements vary depending on the federal state and the responsible authority. For your specific situation, please contact the responsible recognition office or a specialized advisor. You have your deficit notice in hand. The recognition authority has determined...
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University hospitals and large hospitals in Germany and Austria have recruited thousands of nurses from abroad in the last ten years. Some projects have failed. Others are running so well that former newcomers are now managing wards themselves. This article looks at the cases where it has worked – and asks why. Every…
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How hospitals and care facilities can not only attract but also retain international skilled workers. You have invested months, spent thousands of euros, collected documents, organized visas – and then the new caregiver resigns after four months. What went wrong? In most cases, the answer doesn't lie in the recruitment process. It lies in...
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