History in the Making: How Naturalized Immigrants make up 1 in 10 U.S. Voters
The 2020 U.S. election is a week away and a record-shattering turnout is expected to vote. With more than 58 million Americans already submitted their ballots, it is clear to see that people are d...
Where Have All the Certified Nursing Assistants Gone?
Where has the ancillary support for our healthcare facilities gone? Ancillary support includes the critical position of Certified Nursing Assistants, or CNAs. These positions are vital to our staff...
Karina - International Nurse Graduate on OPT
Like many international nursing students on an F1 visa, Karina was worried about her future as a U.S. nurse after graduating from a U.S.-based university. Karina is originally from Venezuala and ha...
COVID-19 Lockdown: What will Return to Office look like in the coming weeks?
It seems like we all have our groove going working remotely. We have the technology, communications, metrics and reports, and a work routine, and then we hear: return to the office. What does thi...
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Puerto Rico: Working in USA as an International Registered Nurse (RN)
For registered nurses in Puerto Rico looking to experience nursing in the U.S., make lasting friendships, and provide for you and your family with life-changing opportunities, Conexus MedStaff can ...
Ripped From The Headlines: From A $1.4million Re-Election Donation To Baby Joy For 36 Nurses At The Same Hospital!
In our continuing Ripped from the Headlines series of nursing industry news, we take a look at: Why there’s a shortage of good nurses and how reports of staff shortages don’t reflect the big...
Caribbean Nurses: Making The Move to the U.S.
In 2017, approximately 4.4 million Caribbean immigrants resided in the U.S., accounting for 10 percent of the nation’s 44.5 million immigrants. And due to a major nursing shortage, hospitals are in...
F1 OPT Visa and Getting Prepared: FAQ
As a student studying on an F1 visa, you’ll be aware that you need an employment authorization document (EAD) to start lawfully working on Optional Practical Training (OPT), but how does this work?...