Registered Nurses
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 increasingly sourcing nursing talent from abroad, meaning this figure is set to rise in the coming years. Right now, nurses from the Caribbean who have…
Read MoreInternational Nurse (RN) Staffing Recruiting Agency vs Direct Hire
One of the most frequently asked questions we get asked from international nurses is whether Conexus MedStaff is a Direct Hire agency. Conexus MedStaff is not a direct hire agency. We are an international nurse employer that specializes in hiring and matching international nurses to U.S.-based healthcare facilities. That means Conexus hires, prepares, educates and supports our…
Read MoreDACA Nursing Students: Help is out there
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an American immigration policy that you will undoubtedly have read about in the news and on our blog over the past two years. When it comes to DACA nursing students, or DREAMers as they are referred to, there are still some question marks over their eligibility to become…
Read MoreU.S. Nursing license requirements for an international nurse
Are you an international registered nurse who wants to work in the United States? Whether you are in the Philippines, Germany, Nepal or Australia, there are visa and paperwork requirements to consider and prepare. Of course, this can vary from one state to the next in the U.S., but there are some common elements that…
Read MoreInternational Nurse Visa Sponsorship – Changed Forever
By 2026, there will be a deficit of 240,000 RNs in the USA. Other studies have produced figures suggesting that a skills shortage reckoning is on the way for nurses. Factors abound: younger generations aren’t interested in nursing. Moreover, the profession itself is increasingly approaching retirement age, meaning their skills go with them. With such a huge…
Read MoreFilipino Nurses: Philippines EB-3 Will Become USA Current In July!
The Bureau of Consular Affairs at the U.S. Department of State has announced the new priority dates for Philippines nurses looking to migrate to the USA will become CURRENT in July 2019 and stay current all summer long! Conexus Medstaff strips back what this actually means for nurses in the Philippines looking to embark on…
Read MoreNursing Home Nurse Qualities – USA
Nurses are the primary caregivers in nursing homes, responsible for offering palliative and medical care to residents. Unlike in hospitals, residents of nursing homes are often there for the long-term, and it’s this tenure that presents its own unique set of challenges for nurses in the most heavily regulated industry in the US. Here, the…
Read MoreU.S. Nursing Job Interview: Questions to Ask
The day has come for your big interview; you’ve secured the right visa and certifications, made it through the initial stages, and now you’re face-to-face with your potential new employer. As a savvy job candidate, you will have researched the organization or hospital, know the job role inside-out, and be prepared for whatever questions you’re asked.…
Read MoreUSA nurse career paths: jobs in nursing homes
Out of all occupations across the U.S., registered nurses (RNs) represent a career path that is expected to see the most significant new job openings by 2026. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 438,000 new RNs are expected to join the workforce between now and then. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also states that…
Read MorePlacing nurses in the USA: How do we measure up?
This April, the Conexus Medstaff team were in sunny San Diego for the AONE 2019: Inspiring Leaders annual meeting. This annual gathering featured a full agenda of educational courses, social events and networking for nurse leaders. We attended some truly insightful seminars, including Stabilizing Teams Through Leadership, Collaboration & Staffing led by professionals at Duke…
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