COVID-19 Story: I am a Second Liner

This fight against COVID-19 hits closer to the heart for us as medical professionals. My friend in the Philippines has been in the hospital for 3 months now. He is an ICU nurse and followed all protocols to ensure his safety, including using PPE and frequent handwashing.  He got so sick that at one point,…

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Mexico: Working in USA as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Are you a nurse from Mexico looking for a new challenge or adventure in your career? If so, we’ve got just the opportunity for you! Read our top 3 reasons below why you should consider continuing your nursing career as an international nurse in the U.S. Nursing Careers in the U.S. Moving from Mexico to the…

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Conexus Medstaff Appoints New Vice President of Operations

Leading international recruitment firm Conexus Medstaff has appointed a new Vice President amid ambitious plans to expand the company’s footprint across the Americas. Cathy Vollmer joins the business as Vice President of Operations, where she will be responsible for leading the strategic development of partnerships throughout the firm’s impressive client…

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Filipino Nurses Working in the U.S.: 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…

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Healthcare Case Study: Appalachia Healthcare System

Conexus partnered with a large, not-for-profit, 12 hospital healthcare organization in Kentucky and West Virginia in 2014. We sought to integrate foreign healthcare professionals into its workforce, as well as the wider community, in a cost-effective manner.BackgroundThe central Appalachian area, consisting of both Kentucky and West Virginia, is one of America’s sickest, poorest regions. Most…

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