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,…

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US Healthcare Providers: Have You Made Plans for the Winter?

It may only be August, but now’s the ideal time for US hospitals and healthcare facilities to turn their attention to ensuring they have the right number of nurses to cover the winter months.   It’s no secret that huge demands are placed on healthcare facilities over the winter period. With outbreaks of illnesses like…

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F1 OPT Visa and Getting Prepared: FAQ

As a student studying on an F1 visa, you’ll be aware that you need an employment authorization document (EAD) to start lawfully working on Optional Practical Training (OPT), but how does this work? Here, we catch up with Conexus Medstaff’s Cynthia Ellis from our Texas office to gain an in-depth insight into the process and what…

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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…

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