Invitational Letter

Internationally Educated Nurses’ Experiences of Seeking Career Advancement towards Academia in the U.S.: A Phenomenological Study

Dear Internationally Educated Nurse:

You are being invited to participate in a research study on Internationally Educated Nurses’ (IENs’) experiences of seeking career advancement towards academia in the U.S. A better understanding of IENs’ experiences transitioning into academia can potentially address the need to teach a diverse nursing workforce, while facing the shortage of diverse nursing faculty. 

This study involves a virtual interview with a nursing PhD candidate from Adelphi University, Tesi Thomas. This interview process will be completed in approximately 45-60 minutes. The interview focuses on sharing of your experiences seeking career advancement to become a full-time nursing faculty in the U.S. However, the focus of the study is not on individual responses, but on the aggregate responses from all who participate. There is a brief demographic form seeking information on your age, gender, country of origin, education level, and years of experience. 

Your participation in this study is voluntary. There are no risks involved in participating. You may withdraw from this study at any time without any consequences. No identifiable information will be collected from you. Your sharing of experiences can provide insights into future preparation of IENs transitioning into academic roles. Your participation can help academic settings to plan and develop strategies to promote faculty diversity in nursing education.  

At the conclusion of the interview, you will receive a $20 Amazon gift card as a token of appreciation for your participation. 

If you would like to participate, please utilize the contact information below to arrange a time for a Zoom interview at your convenience. 

Tesi Thomas, MSN, RN

Email: tesithomas@mail.adelphi.edu

Telephone: 5168165297

“This research has been reviewed and approved by the Adelphi University Institutional Review Board.  If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please contact the IRB chair, Dr. Carolyn Springer, 516-877-4753; springer@adelphi.edu.”