Registered Nurses
Differences Between Healthcare in Canada and the U.S.?
More Canadian nurses than ever are moving to the US, thanks to an abundance of opportunities and a favorable cost of living. Additionally, there’s a special visa for Canadian citizens that enables easier and faster work in the US. Of course, any nurse considering making this move, whether a graduate or highly experienced, needs to…
Read MoreThe Importance of Diversity In Nursing
It’s no secret that diversity in nursing provides greater opportunities to deliver quality care to all patients. The formula is simple: If a nursing workforce reflects a hospital’s demographics, communication improves, and patients feel more at ease. According to the American Nurses Association, diversity awareness is the “acknowledgment and appreciation of the existence of differences in…
Read MoreCould Foreign Nurses Solve the US Rural Hospital Staff Shortage?
It’s no secret that the US is facing a nationwide nursing shortage, with 203,700 new RNs required each year up to 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2019). And, it’s healthcare providers in rural areas that are having the hardest time when it comes to recruiting and retaining nursing talent. According to the American…
Read MoreInternational Nurse Staffing vs. Travel Nurses – REAL Cost Savings in USA
We’ve evaluated the traditional 13-week contract and why more acute and post-acute care facilities are exploring staffing alternatives. One popular option is using international nurse staffing options through specialist partners like Conexus. There are 3 million immigrants already in the U.S. healthcare system, accounting for 1 in 4 workers in the field, according to Harvard…
Read MoreNursing Jobs: Why Malaysian Nurses Move to the US
If you’re a Malaysian nurse, there’s never been a better time to consider a new life in the US. Job opportunities for nurses are plentiful due to the country’s aging population, coupled with the average age of a US RN at 58 years old. In fact, the RN workforce in the US was 2.9 million…
Read MoreCalling All Indian Nurses With A Priority Date Between 2006 and 2009!
The October 2019 Visa Bulletin saw a significant movement in priority dates for Indian nurses. It means that if you have a current priority date between 2006 and 2009 and have been abandoned by a previous sponsor, your dream could STILL be a reality a lot sooner than you might have thought. Considering the historic…
Read MoreRN Recruiting: Filipino Nurses Need Right Partner
For many nurses working in the Philippines, the U.S. continues to present incredible job opportunities. In fact, Filipino nurses now account for over 4 percent of nurses practicing in the U.S., making them the largest group of internationally educated nurses in the country. While a shortage of nurses in the U.S. means an abundance of…
Read MoreFilipino Nurses Working in the USA: A Brief History
According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency, 92,277 nurses left the Philippines in search of opportunities abroad from 2012 to 2017. The U.S. is a top destination with 2,890 Filipino nurses taking the NCLEX-RN exam from January to March 2019 which is up 46 percent compared to the same period in 2018. While Filipinos make up…
Read MoreWhy Canadian Nurses Move to USA for RN Jobs
The number of Canadian nurses moving to the U.S. has continued to increase over the past decade. Given that Canada is facing its own nursing shortage, what exactly is it about the U.S. that’s so appealing to nurses? Although nursing demand is high in Canada, it’s a matter of urgency in the U.S. In fact, according to…
Read MoreNurses In The Middle East: Considering Moving To The US?
The current shortage of nurses in the US means there are opportunities for international registered nurses, especially those based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and throughout the Middle East. What’s The Situation In The US? An aging population, coupled with the average age of a US RN presently at 58 years old, means international…
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