Give first-aid first while waiting for the cure

Give first-aid first while waiting for the cure....that's what they did in 2005...the cure even didn't come....put another first-aid...

Sorry, but there was relief; there is no reason in the world that the US is required to open its doors for everyone that wishes to come here. Nurses actually have it much easier than most other professions and can get expedited for a green card, it does not require that you wait five years to get it. But in that same token, it also does not mean that the US must take everyone that wants to come. There will always be more that wish to come, than can.

And there are areas in the US where there are no shortages, and you will not even find petitioning being done. So do not think that the shortage is all over. There are certain areas that have above average needs, but it is definitely not all.

And this was never meant as first aid, there is no reason for that. It has already been documented on how many nurses that there are in the US, the issue is that some are now retiring. Those that have years of experiene will find it much easier to get placement in the first place, as well as those that hold a Master's degree.

New grad and no experience, do not expect a ton of job offers to come dropping at your feet. Nurses that have graduated and have the OPT are even finding difficulties in getting offers at this point and they are able to start work right away with a valid document that will permit them to work.

The US has other issues that are slightly more important than creating or re-approtioning visas for nurses. Visas available tomorrw do not solve any problems in any form. There is still the immigration process, as well as a much-needed orientation as to how we do things in the US. And they are about as different as can be from the hospitals in PI. So the nurses are not instantly available in the hospital to fill an empty slot in the schedule.

Far from it.

Sorry, but there was relief; there is no reason in the world that the US is required to open its doors for everyone that wishes to come here. Nurses actually have it much easier than most other professions and can get expedited for a green card, it does not require that you wait five years to get it. But in that same token, it also does not mean that the US must take everyone that wants to come. There will always be more that wish to come, than can.

And there are areas in the US where there are no shortages, and you will not even find petitioning being done. So do not think that the shortage is all over. There are certain areas that have above average needs, but it is definitely not all.

And this was never meant as first aid, there is no reason for that. It has already been documented on how many nurses that there are in the US, the issue is that some are now retiring. Those that have years of experiene will find it much easier to get placement in the first place, as well as those that hold a Master's degree.

New grad and no experience, do not expect a ton of job offers to come dropping at your feet. Nurses that have graduated and have the OPT are even finding difficulties in getting offers at this point and they are able to start work right away with a valid document that will permit them to work.

The US has other issues that are slightly more important than creating or re-approtioning visas for nurses. Visas available tomorrw do not solve any problems in any form. There is still the immigration process, as well as a much-needed orientation as to how we do things in the US. And they are about as different as can be from the hospitals in PI. So the nurses are not instantly available in the hospital to fill an empty slot in the schedule.

Far from it.

wonder still CGFNS / RN are conducted at various test centers all over the world? Petitions accepted and approved? Visa fee accepted? and then no reason to welcome and so wait! The fact remains that the selected ones are as per US requirements.The issue now is not that US requires foreign trained nurses or not, The problem is the flaws of immigration laws which abruptly stoped nurses visas.
and one can wish there will be fix for FT nurses, both band aid and permanent soon! as they can be the part of solution for years to come.

Hi Suzanne,
Thanks a lot for very good forum here.
Could I ask you:
1. For what reasons we are posting and you are answer tons of questions here if nursing immigration is not important for you as well as for US lawmakers?

2. I agree that there was no reason to pay a lot of money, spend thousands hours on preparation for NCLEX and IELTS or TOEFL, getting Visa Screen if US do not need foreign nurses anymore. So, correct me please, but you suggestion is following: "you should wait as much as possible having all your papers and sertificates". I really cannot realize, what is the benefit from that waiting for US nurses like you or for US Healthcare system?

3. OK, you are worried about many low-experienced young nurses in the US Hospitals. It is understandable. However, why you decided that we are all low-experienced young nurses? Or many of us? I, for example, have more than 15 years of experience as well as some of my friends. We should have the results of immigration statistic in term of experience BEFORE CLAIMING LACK OF EXPERIENCE AMONG FOREIGN NURSES.

Thank you.

Good news will soon come..and as in the past , it will help us, Foreign Nurses, get immigrant visas (Green Card)...but it's just the beginning of our journey....

Everyone started with no experience...but sooner or later, most Foreign Nurses will make it to the top than the locals. Actually, most locals are jealous of the foreign nurses who have BSN because they easily climb-up the ladder....local nurses are also threatened by the influx of foreign nurses....I don't know why....only one thing I know...we, foreign nurses, have the will to survive and the drive to succeed!!!

Hope to hear the good news soon...but for the meantime, I still enjoy my life while still here in the Philippines.

Actually, most locals are jealous of the foreign nurses who have BSN because they easily climb-up the ladder....local nurses are also threatened by the influx of foreign nurses....I don't know why....only one thing I know...we, foreign nurses, have the will to survive and the drive to succeed!!!