What to do as a fresh immigrant in the USA

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Hello fellow nurses!

I am married to a nurse who just immigrated from the Philippines. Before my husband immigrated to the US, he has worked in hospital setting for 2 years also earned many certificates and passed the NCLEX-NY. Now that he's here, he's been applying for work. His resume looks pretty impressive but his experience is limited to only in the Philippines.

Can anyone give us some advice on what my husband can do to build his resume here in the States, and maybe any programs he can join to get familiar with hospitals in New York?

Thanks!

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Due to US laws, there are no opportunities for "volunteer" positions in hospitals that are similar to the Philippines. Therefore, only way to obtain hospital experience is to be hired in a hospital. I would also suggest that he connect with the local Philippine Nurses group - I'm sure that there must be one in the NY area. The one in my city is very active and provides a lot of assistance to recent arrivals.

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Hey

I am in a similar situation.. I just immigrated from India and I got offered a job at my first interview.. so I think he should just apply for jobs and will be oriented inb the process.. Good luck

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Thanks for your suggestions! I have already looked up Philippines Nurse groups in NY! Thank you for being so helpful!

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hey rabraham, is your job offer as a hospital nurse or working in home health?

That's impressive your first interview and fresh immigrant you already got a job. CONGRATS!:yes:

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"Can anyone give us some advice on what my husband can do to build his resume here in the States, and maybe any programs he can join to get familiar with hospitals in New York?"

I assume he already has a license to practice in NY? If not, that would be the first step for his resume.

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"Can anyone give us some advice on what my husband can do to build his resume here in the States, and maybe any programs he can join to get familiar with hospitals in New York?"

I assume he already has a license to practice in NY? If not, that would be the first step for his resume.

Yes, he has his RN license in New York :yes:

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