Posts Tagged ‘Nursing’
The New Gap in Healthcare
Normally, healthcare worker, nurses, therapists, etc., complete classroom and also in-person practical clinical training as part of their education to practice their specific profession. During the initial onset of the COVID pandemic, we witnessed healthcare facilities reaching out and directly recruiting new nursing graduates, many even prior to graduation and without practical clinical experience, to…
Read MoreCOVID-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 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 MoreUSA Nurse Job F1 Visa: International Nursing Students and Graduates
While some international nurses on an F1 visa will return to their home country, most will look to remain in the U.S. and enter the nursing profession. The question is, how do you get started? And what will your journey look like? For most international nursing students studying in the U.S., the process will look like…
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 MoreUSA nurse career paths: jobs in nursing homes
Out of all occupations across the U.S., registered nurses (RNs) represent a career path that is expected to see the most significant new job openings by 2026. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 438,000 new RNs are expected to join the workforce between now and then. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also states that…
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 MoreNCLEX-RN Exam and Tips to Pass for Nursing
Every day we receive lots of questions from international nurses who are interested in making the move to the U.S. From visa processing to family life in the U.S., the Conexus MedStaff team is on hand to provide the best advice and support to nurses. One of the most frequently asked questions we get from international…
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