Posts Tagged ‘Conexus’
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,…
Read MoreHealthcare Conundrum: Honest Account from Registered Nurse NOT on the Covid-19 Frontlines
Conexus MedStaff’s Vice President of Operations, Cathy Vollmer, RN, shares an honest account of how it feels to be a Registered Nurse not working on the frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic, and how she is helping fight the virus in other ways…I am a Registered Nurse. And in the midst of the healthcare crisis the…
Read MoreMexico: 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…
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…
Read MoreConexus 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…
Read MoreTrends for Nurses: Cost of Living in Canada vs. USA (Salary, Job Considerations)
It’s no secret that there’s a shortage of nurses in the U.S. Employment opportunities for nurses are projected to grow at a faster rate than all other occupations from 2016 through 2026. To help overcome these U.S. nursing staffing challenges, the U.S. has been actively recruiting and employing foreign nurses for more than 50 years. A 2008 study found…
Read MoreFilipino 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…
Read MoreHealthcare 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…
Read MoreInternational Nurses Looking for Work: USA Visa Information for Indian Nationals
As part of your healthcare journey as a nurse in the USA with Conexus MedStaff, we will sponsor your visa for you for no fee. Our friendly in-house immigration team are experts at what they do and will handle the full visa and immigration process for you, so you really don’t need to worry about a thing.…
Read MoreRacquel’s Story: International Nurse from Philippines Moves to U.S.
We are so excited to be able to share Racquel’s story, an international nurse from the Philippines who moved to the U.S. to practice nursing.Hi! I am a Registered Nurse from the Philippines for so many years, and the joy in caring for my patients, and the trust that develops with that relations, makes a difference…
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