Sarit K
SOA Practice Lead at Straight Line, SLK Holdings (Offshore outsourcing, Medical Technology Sevices)
Is there a market for international nurses?
Every report I see says that a million or more nurses would be required in the US and there are not enough people to fill up all those positions. Here are my questions.
Does any one know if this is for real and is there a market for international nurses?
I know there are a few certification requirements, but assuming those are taken care of, is the market worth exploring?
Any one interested in working together?
Do you know of any health care facilities that have already used international nurses?
Thanks,
SK
Good Answers (3)
Mark O
Jacobs Schlesinger Ople & Sheppard LLP
Best Answers in: Staffing and Recruiting (1), Business Development (1)
Sarit,
The nursing shortage in the U.S. is real. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing provides a comprehensive and detailed report with data clearly supporting the "crisis." (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Media/Backgrounders/shortagefacts.htm).
There are a number of U.S. hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers that have availed themselves of the large number of qualified and certified nurses outside the U.S. Feel free to contact me. I'm happy to discuss this topic with you further.
Best Regards,
Mark
Links:
There is a current and growing need for certified nurses in the United States. Contibuting factors include, declining enrollment in U.S. accredited nursing schools, functional attrition due to retirement or career change, compensation, prestige issues and gender bias. With a rapidly aging population, the demand for nurses will certainly increase.
In terms of your search for a partner, choose wisely and deliver exceptional results. There is huge scepticism in the U.S. health care systems due to less than stellar results from unethical overseas recruitment providers. That said, if you figure out a way to provide talent that is capable, speaks english and have passed the NCLX and state boards, you can be very successful.
From our prior investigations into this topic the need for Registered Nurses in the US is real and the attached U.S. Department of Labor link gives a bird's eye view of the profession in the US.
Essentially we understand the process to be as follows:
Application for US Licensure
To practice nursing in the USA you need to have a full unrestricted license
NCLEX-RN Exam
Nurses must pass the NCLEX exam in order to receive a US-RN license
Any nurse who completed their nursing training in a country other than US, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Trinidad, & non Quebec Canada must pass an approved English exam to qualify for a Visa Screen Certificate.
Green Card and Visa Screening
Once you have successfully completed the NCLEX exam and have a US-RN license, visa requirements must be met
I have also attached a link to CGFNS International which we found informative.
As for relationship partners in the US, unfortunately I cannot be of help.
Links:
More Answers (4)
Olga K
Research Professional, Translator, Citizen of the World
Best Answers in: Using LinkedIn (8), Writing and Editing (4), International Law (2), Business Development (2), Travel Tools (1), Job Search (1), Resume Writing (1), Economics (1), Personnel Policies (1), Staffing and Recruiting (1), Exporting/Importing (1), Internationalization and Localization (1), Events Marketing (1), Lead Generation (1), Manufacturing (1), Interface Design (1), Career Management (1), Professional Networking (1), Incorporation (1), Starting Up (1), Blogging (1)
yes, shortage of nurses in the US is real
yes, there is a problem with certification for foreign health professionals
I've researched the issues
and
I'm interested
plz contact me ovkellen [] gmail [] com
Steve G
ATS, Reporting and Spreadsheet Customization at SGHRC (Daymon Worldwide)
Best Answers in: Staffing and Recruiting (7), Planning (2), Small Business (2), Business Insurance (1), Job Search (1), Mentoring (1), Criminal Law (1), Events Marketing (1), Sales Techniques (1), Change Management (1), Futures Markets (1), Non-profit Management (1), Supply Chain Management (1), Career Management (1), Starting Up (1), Using LinkedIn (1)
Hi Sarit,
The situation in the US is real. There are some initiatives in place to bring nurses from other countries to the US.
Best,
Steve Guine
Brian M
at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Best Answers in: Web Development (18), Using LinkedIn (16), Starting Up (15), Business Development (12), Internet Marketing (10), Software Development (8), Career Management (7), Advertising (6), Professional Networking (6), Business Plans (5), E-Commerce (5), Venture Capital and Private Equity (4), Direct Marketing (4), Wireless (4), Government Policy (3), Personnel Policies (3), Staffing and Recruiting (3), Internationalization and Localization (3), Public Relations (3), Writing and Editing (3), Small Business (3), Computers and Software (3), Computer Networking (3), Travel Tools (2), Education and Schools (2), Mentoring (2), Accounting (2), Foreign Investment (2), Economics (2), Exporting/Importing (2), Employment and Labor Law (2), Graphic Design (2), Customer Relationship Management (2), Organizational Development (2), Planning (2), Equity Markets (2), Engineering (2), Telecommunications (2), Customer Service (1), Regulation and Compliance (1), Freelancing and Contracting (1), Job Search (1), Corporate Debt (1), IPO (1), Financial Regulation (1), Risk Management (1), Government Services (1), Compensation and Benefits (1), Offshoring and Outsourcing (1), Treaties, Agreements and Organizations (1), Customs, Tariffs and Taxes (1), Criminal Law (1), Contracts (1), Intellectual Property (1), Events Marketing (1), Viral Marketing (1), Corporate Governance (1), Labor Relations (1), Derivatives Markets (1), Inventory Management (1), Manufacturing (1), Individual Insurance (1), Wealth Management (1), Distribution (1), Market Research and Definition (1), Product Design (1), Positioning (1), Professional Organizations (1), Ethics (1), Biotech (1), Blogging (1)
Hello Sarit,
This has been going on for years. I learned about a case a few years ago where a very experienced female Phillipino doctor was working as a nurse in the US because she could make more money. Part of the story revolved around her having to bite her lip around less experienced doctors who were screwing up.
There is some ethical issue in all of this as some American companies are raiding countries like South Africa causing a nursing shortage there.
Regards
Brian MacLeod
Sheilah E
Owner, ★SME Management:.......... Business Management and Accounting Consultant
Best Answers in: Using LinkedIn (855), Professional Networking (37), Staffing and Recruiting (29), Accounting (20), Government Policy (18), Job Search (17), Career Management (15), Business Development (14), Ethics (14), Customer Service (12), Mentoring (12), Education and Schools (10), Computers and Software (10), Organizational Development (9), Small Business (9), Personnel Policies (8), Property Law (8), Advertising (8), Internet Marketing (8), Labor Relations (7), Non-profit Management (7), Criminal Law (6), Starting Up (6), Purchasing (5), Government Services (5), Compensation and Benefits (5), Tax Law (5), Lead Generation (5), Planning (5), Manufacturing (5), Quality Management and Standards (5), Blogging (5), Web Development (5), Corporate Law (4), Direct Marketing (4), Corporate Governance (4), Change Management (4), Communication and Public Speaking (4), Professional Organizations (4), Software Development (4), Facilities Management (3), Travel Tools (3), Freelancing and Contracting (3), Auditing (3), Venture Capital and Private Equity (3), Economics (3), Internationalization and Localization (3), Treaties, Agreements and Organizations (3), Writing and Editing (3), Market Research and Definition (3), Business Plans (3), Information Security (3), Regulation and Compliance (2), Business Dining and Entertainment (2), Resume Writing (2), International Law (2), Employment and Labor Law (2), Customer Relationship Management (2), Sales Techniques (2), Business Analytics (2), Derivatives Markets (2), Inventory Management (2), Project Management (2), Supply Chain Management (2), Individual Insurance (2), Personal Taxes (2), Personal Real Estate (2), Product Design (2), Pricing (2), Incorporation (2), E-Commerce (2), Enterprise Software (2), Computer Networking (2), Wireless (2), Air Travel (1), Certification and Licenses (1), Occupational Training (1), Conference Planning (1), Budgeting (1), Financial Regulation (1), Risk Management (1), Government Contracts (1), Exporting/Importing (1), Offshoring and Outsourcing (1), Customs, Tariffs and Taxes (1), Contracts (1), Finance and Securities Law (1), Graphic Design (1), Public Relations (1), Hedge Funds (1), Non-profit Fundraising (1), Philanthropy (1), Retirement and Estate Planning (1), Wealth Management (1), Branding (1), Positioning (1), Energy and Development (1), Biotech (1), Information Storage (1), Telecommunications (1)
Yes there is a shortage of nurses in the US. There doesn't need to be but there is. The "traveling" nurse programs pay a signing bonus, great salary and living expenses, but the local nurses make sqaut. If they would pay more to the ones who live here they wouldn't need to hire outside.
Sheilah
