Foreign nurses play a crucial role in Germany's healthcare, now making up 16% of caregivers. Nevertheless, many face challenges due to insufficient German language skills and unrecognized qualifications. They often begin work while still learning the language, which complicates integration and places additional burdens on German colleagues. Experts, including DBfK President Christine Vogler, advocate for standardized language requirements, emphasizing that misunderstandings arising from cultural differences can be erroneously viewed as mere language issues. Without proper training in both language and the specific caregiving role, foreign nurses struggle to meet the expectations of their positions.
"Foreign nurses are often surprised by basic care activities expected in Germany, like aiding with personal hygiene, which may not exist in their home training."
"Language skills are fundamental for building workplace relationships; without them, foreign nurses struggle to integrate and fulfill their roles effectively."
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