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The United States is facing a critical shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly registered nurses, with a current deficit of approximately 190,000 nurses (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). As a response to this scarcity, the U.S. Department of State has streamlined the process for employment-based immigration visas for nurses, including those from the…
Read MoreTaking and passing the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses) is a requirement for healthcare professionals who are seeking to pursue a nursing career in the US. When it comes time for choosing your NCLEX state, listed below are the top 6 states in the USA based upon ease of working with the…
Read MoreWorking in a long-term care facility is a new experience for many international nurses. Long-term care involves a variety of nursing and support services designed to meet a person’s health or personal care needs during a short or long period of time. According to NurseJournal, “a career in LTC nursing offers unprecedented professional growth opportunities.…
Read MoreWorldWide HealthStaff Solutions is proud to be a Certified Ethical Recruitment Firm in the recruitment of foreign-educated healthcare professionals by the Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices, a division of CGFNS International, Inc. The Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices’ mission is to facilitate the adoption and compliance of ethical, responsible, and transparent practices with voluntary…
Read MoreImmigrating to the USA as a nurse in 2023 can benefit you not only financially but also in career growth and advanced nursing opportunities. As reported by NurseJournal, nursing has been an in-demand profession for years, with nearly every major hospital hiring for one of healthcare’s most important roles. According to the U.S. Bureau of…
Read MoreThose of you dreading taking the TOEFL or IELTS English language exam probably read the news from CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) that gave you reason to pause and consider canceling those test dates. Through a webinar, Mukul Bakhshi, Esq. Chief of Strategy and Government Affairs at CGFNS International, announced that beginning…
Read MoreIELTS vs. TOEFL – What are the Differences? Practicing nursing in the USA as an international nurse is a process that has many steps and requirements. After successfully passing the NCLEX RN exam that tests the professional knowledge and competency of each registered nurse, there is another test that RNs need to prepare for to…
Read MoreOn October 15th, the White House announced that the COVID-19 related travel bans will be lifted on November 8, 2021. Once the ban is lifted, it will be replaced by a broad policy requiring both essential and non-essential travelers to provide proof of being fully vaccinated and in some cases, a negative COVID-19 test. The…
Read MoreOn August 24, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that starting October 1, 2021, immigrants will be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccination history is to be documented by a designated civil surgeon on form I-693, which is one of the general requirements for the approval of the Application…
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