most recruiters r clueless

... because when u call them and ask about petitioning/ sponsorship program in their instutions most of them give stupid answers, plus, most of them sound very mean. Like " Nooooooo!!! we don't sponsor. Bye." That's sick.

Anyway, does anyone know of a hospital in Maryland, DC or virginia that sponsors nurses?

Biggest problem that I can se right off from the start, you are using the word "sponsor" and that has old, terrible memories that are brought back to life. That was what was used when "slave" contracts were still available with the temporary work permits, that thank goodness are no longer available. A hospital required a staff of three just to keep up with all of the paperwork.

Next, are you asking anything else, or is that the first thing that you are asking? Being on the other side, it would be a big turn-off if a nurse was only interested in my facility if we would do the petitioning.

You need to sell yourself to the facility so that they won't mind filling out a few forms for the attorney. Think of it in those terms and you will have much better luck with things.

... because when u call them and ask about petitioning/ sponsorship program in their instutions most of them give stupid answers, plus, most of them sound very mean. Like " Nooooooo!!! we don't sponsor. Bye." That's sick.

Anyway, does anyone know of a hospital in Maryland, DC or virginia that sponsors nurses?

yes i agree with you strongly.
am having thue same problem here in pa. calling them is waste of time and energy.
you can filll the forms on line or pick up the forms at the hospital. even with that they call you for an interview and after they get to know of your work eligibility they turn you down. its hard but still trusting God for a miracle.

Most recruiters care about how much money they'll make off of you - not you yourself.

Key distinction, there.

~faith,
Timothy.