Posts Tagged ‘philippines’
Pearl’s nursing story: from Oman to West Virginia
Pearl, originally from the Philippines, was working as an Urgent Care nurse in Oman when she first heard about Conexus MedStaff. When the COVID-19 pandemic caused major changes at her hospital, Pearl applied to Conexus MedStaff in the hopes of moving away from Oman to make a new life for herself and her family in…
Read MoreHow to build a community when you move to a new country
Moving to a new country is a big deal, but getting settled into your new home doesn’t have to be scary. As part of the Conexus MedStaff community, you’ll have access to a full team of experts to help you find your feet – including our local area experts, who will be there for you…
Read MoreMeeting of Department of Migrant Workers with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr and Secretary Maria Susana V. Ople
I am so grateful that this week, on behalf of Conexus MedStaff, I had the distinguished opportunity to attend the Meeting of the Department of Migrant Workers with Top Employers/Recruiters of Filipino Workers in the United States. This event included a meet and greet opportunity with Secretary Maria Susana V. Ople. During this time, I…
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 MoreRN Recruiting: Filipino Nurses Need Right Partner
For many nurses working in the Philippines, the U.S. continues to present incredible job opportunities. In fact, Filipino nurses now account for over 4 percent of nurses practicing in the U.S., making them the largest group of internationally educated nurses in the country. While a shortage of nurses in the U.S. means an abundance of…
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 MoreFilipino Nurses: Philippines EB-3 Will Become USA Current In July!
The Bureau of Consular Affairs at the U.S. Department of State has announced the new priority dates for Philippines nurses looking to migrate to the USA will become CURRENT in July 2019 and stay current all summer long! Conexus Medstaff strips back what this actually means for nurses in the Philippines looking to embark on…
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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