Are you ready to live the American dream as an immigrant nurse in the US? With the nursing shortage dawning upon the country, there is an added need for nurses across the globe to flock over to the Land of Opportunities. Especially when the world is beginning to open up again, maybe this is the right time for you to look into bringing your nursing skills to America.
Have you considered availing yourself of the help of a direct staffing partner? Nurses like you have a lot of competition, and the service of a direct-hire nursing partner will help you propel your application forward. But before asking for assistance with direct placement with the first staffing firm you see, take a look at the following considerations in choosing a direct staffing partner.
The US has always been welcoming of international nurses. Foreign-educated nurses have always been part of the American healthcare workforce for at least 70 years. This is good motivation for you to give it a shot to be employed here, as your expertise is certainly welcome.
But going through the global nurse pipeline with hundreds of healthcare professionals across the globe diminishes your chances of grabbing the opportunity right away. A direct staffing partner will surely assist you in choosing which jobs to apply for and which companies will give you the best experience as an immigrant nurse.
Take note, though, that just like any product or service, some consumer research is necessary. Ask the following questions to gauge if you are approaching a direct-hire staffing partner you can work with well:
It’s all great opportunities and a promise of a wonderful life right now, but expect your viewpoint of living in the US to change once you set foot in this foreign land. Be ready to be bombarded by an influx of cultures, as the country is also a melting pot of nationalities.
When looking for a direct hire nursing partner, they should have an initiative set to ease you up with possible culture shock. Some sort of “cultural onboarding program”1 should be in place so that you won’t bear being overwhelmed with a new living environment for a long time.
It’s no secret that coming into a foreign land has its legal hurdles to overcome. Immigration is the foremost concern, as persons coming into the country have to be screened and documented properly before they are allowed to enter. There is also the question of citizenship if the immigrant would like to eventually gain a Green Card. Also, professional licensure is required to be a bona fide working and earning professional in their field.
Don’t forget to include these concerns as you ask which direct hiring partners will best lead you to a fulfilling life in the US. Especially if you will be spending money on their services, you’d like to have all bases covered, particularly legal matters that could halt your move into the US.
Some hiring agencies would already bid farewell to nurses they have given jobs to. Come to think of it: it would be a beautiful thing to have a direct-hire nursing partner check on you once in a while. This could be a good reputational reference for them as well, if they are sending nurses like you to reputable medical institutions and if they should still put that company within their roster.
Continued support can also come in the form of building a community of hired nurses going through the same experience. Homesickness is only one of the many battles of immigrant nurses, but the burden becomes lighter through the help of others experiencing the same thing. Will your prospective direct hiring be able to give continued support?
It may be hard to imagine that the criteria discussed above are all met by one premiere direct hiring partner for nurses like you. When it comes to handling the job application and immigration for overseas nurses, PRS Global’s services are unmatched. Our specialized team will be at their most helpful in escorting you to a life of success as a US nurse.
The BrightHorizonsTM Program is our pride and joy here in PRS Global. This program has helped many new nurses acclimate to life in the US by adjusting to a foreign work environment and understanding cultures and customs that may seem new at first. Also, the program has been key in keeping a community of nurses active in supporting each other as they go through life as immigrant nurses. And yes, we at PRS Global may be tapped for assistance with license procurement, preparing for US citizenship, and expenses concerning relocation and travel.
Aside from these services we offer, we can also assure you of the following services:
At PRS Global, we’ll hold your hand once you submit your application and be there to celebrate your every victory as an immigrant nurse. We can’t wait to welcome you into the family. Contact us now.