GSA believes in the ethical recruitment of nurses and supports the positions statements and standards of practice of the organizations listed below:
 
International Council of Nurses (ICN) Position Statement: "ICN and its member associations firmly believe that quality health care is directly dependent on an adequate supply of qualified and committed nursing personnel, and supports the evidence that links good working conditions with quality service provision." MORE

American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) Policy Statement on Foreign Nurse Recruitment: "The issue of foreign nurse recruitment is complex and involves many ethical and cultural considerations.  Qualified professional nurses from all countries should be able to exercise freedom of choice in their ability to emigrate and practice their profession . . ." MORE

American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Position Statement on Recruitment and Rights of Foreign Nurses: "Here you will find the AFT Healthcare program and policy council's position on immigration and healthcare workers, as well as documents regarding the GATS and the fight for fair and equitable labor practices concerning foreign healthcare workers." MORE

AcademyHealth, and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation's Voluntary Code of Ethical Conduct for the Recruitment of Foreign-Educated Nurses: "A task force of unions, healthcare organizations, educational and licensure bodies, and recruiters released a Voluntary Code of Ethical Conduct for the Recruitment of Foreign Educated Nurses. The Code aims to ensure that the growing practice of recruiting foreign-educated nurses from foreign countries is done in a responsible and transparent manner." MORE