Posts Tagged ‘nurse’
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…
Read MorePuerto Rico: Working in USA as an International Registered Nurse (RN)
For registered nurses in Puerto Rico looking to experience nursing in the U.S., make lasting friendships, and provide for you and your family with life-changing opportunities, Conexus MedStaff can help you. The U.S. has a world’s worth of climate and geographic variety in one country, making it one of the best places to explore. Whether…
Read MoreUSA 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…
Read MoreRecruiting Nurses in the USA? Top Qualities of an Excellent Long-Term Care Nurse
When recruiting nurses for your long-term care facility in the USA, you want professionals who possess the right skills, qualifications, and experience. However, what about those unteachable soft skills that are essential for delivering the very best patient and resident care? You need nurses who are caring, compassionate and committed, but these qualities can be…
Read MoreCaribbean 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 MoreThe 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…
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…
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. Background The central Appalachian area, consisting of both Kentucky and West Virginia, is one of America’s sickest, poorest…
Read MoreInternational Registered Nurses in USA: Visa Information for Canadian Citizens
As part of your healthcare journey in the USA with Conexus MedStaff, we will sponsor your TN 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.…
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