Significance of the Study
The Ministry of Public Health aims at pushing Thailand as the Medical Hub of Asia. Consequently, Thai nurses should be able to speak English fluently to communicate and interact with foreigners. Speaking is necessary for educational and occupational success. The higher level of speaking proficiency the nurses have, the better they can develop and improve the qualities of their work and organization. Therefore, the findings of this research will support the way to organize the English speaking courses to develop the nurses’ speaking skill.
VI. Scope of the Study
This study focuses on the English speaking uses and problems of nurses at Rajavithi hospital. The samples of this research were twenty nurses who have worked in nursing units at Rajavithi Hospital.
Rajavithi hospital, a famous general hospital located near the Victory Monument, was selected as the samples of this research because this hospital under the Department of Medical Services, MOPH, provides medical science training for overseas doctors, nurses, as well as provides medical care services for foreign patients. Moreover, foreign patients recognize medical expertise, and many VIP guests of MOPH have often exchanghttp://thimg.ilovetranslation.com/pic/toolbar-swaplp/toolbar-swaplp-normal.gifed ideas and knowledge about medical science to improve the quality of its services.