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 had been looking for a job on her OPT that would provide sponsorship. Her uncle sent her a job posting by Conexus MedStaff, and…

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USA OPT: Nursing students and optional practical training

As an F-1 nursing student or new graduate, you’re likely to be aware of Optional Practical Training (OPT) – the 12-month employment authorization that enables you to work in the U.S. after graduation. However, as a partner to colleges and universities across the U.S., Conexus regularly works with students who are still in the dark about…

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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…

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The Staffing Challenges Facing Long-Term Care In The US

By 2050, the number of US residents aged 65 and over is projected to be 83.7 million, which is almost double the 43.1 million in 2012, according to a report from the U.S. Census Bureau. During the same period, the number of working-age adults (18 to 64) will only increase by 14 percent. Inevitably, growing…

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Placing 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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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. Background The central Appalachian area, consisting of both Kentucky and West Virginia, is one of America’s sickest, poorest…

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