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Independence Day From an Immigrant Nurse’s Perspective

Independence Day From an Immigrant Nurse’s Perspective

Most of us may be gearing up to celebrate the long weekend ahead. It is July 4th weekend after all. The day that the whole United States of America celebrates Independence Day. However, for nurses including the immigrant ones, maybe it is just another holiday-to-work day. I should know because I, too, am scheduled to work in my per diem job. By the way, here is the link to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jldyaeVUC7pki6v9Ha80K?si=72919c0abd4a4b82 Here is the link to Google…

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Culture Shock: It Does Exist in Nursing Practice Too

Culture Shock: It Does Exist in Nursing Practice Too

My former manager said that a nurse is a nurse regardless of where he or she practices. Of course, this partly refers to our ability to flex and float to another unit. However, if you look at it from an immigrant nurse’s perspective, it could also mean that you are able to practice as a nurse no matter what country you are in. However, the opposite is true. Yes, culture shock does exist in nursing jobs, too. Below are the…

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Culture Shock: Separating Fact from Fiction

Culture Shock: Separating Fact from Fiction

Culture shock! A lot has been said about it. The question is: is it real or is it just a myth? Let’s imagine for a minute that you are a nurse, ready and willing to embark on a journey halfway around the world. Isn’t that an exciting prospect? All of your dreams, hopes, and desires are finally coming to fruition. You boarded your plane and then arrived at the land of milk and honey. It’s early Spring, so there is…

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Things to Know Before Migrating to the U.S. as a Nurse

Things to Know Before Migrating to the U.S. as a Nurse

It is global knowledge that healthcare systems all over the world has an increased demand for nurses. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that there is a need for about 194,500 nurses per year until 2030. As states struggle to fill those needs due to nursing shortages, they look to hire foreign nurses for those positions. If you meet the requirements to practice in one of the states, here are some things to consider prior to migrating…

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A Practical Guide for New Immigrant Nurses in America

A Practical Guide for New Immigrant Nurses in America

So you are a foreign-educated nurse and you want to come to America? Congratulations! Associated Press reports that demand for international nurses reaches up to 400% since the pandemic started. If you are ready to take that big step, this practical guide is written for you. Here is the podcast of this blog post: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FbPs2jM9tUdmm5bMogC0s?si=100e6018d7464c6a The Immigration Process Understandably, the process of immigration is long and tedious. It requires the passing of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), verification of nursing…

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