Google did not help.. Can you?

NurseCubanitaRN2b, BSN, RN · Mar 17, 2010

So far I haven't seen anything. At this moment in time there are many new grads from the US who have done the ELMSN and some of those programs included the NP. There are others who have gone for advanced degrees and all of them are looking for jobs. At this moment in time I've seen even most of those require experience before they will hire. So there wouldn't be any reason to offer a h1b visa to a new grad when 1. they can hire a US resident/citizen or 2. they can hire someone with experience already. That could be the reason why you haven't found anything after googling. I commend you for taking the time to do your research yourself as some of posters here want you to do it for them. A suggestion I can offer would be to go to something like www.careerbuilder.com, www.hotjobs.com, and www.craigslist.com do a search for NP jobs and see if you can find some company who is having a shortage in their region who is willing to sponsor. I will forwarn you that there are some agencies that require you to be a US citizen/resident before you apply so try not to get too discouraged. Good Luck

mysticlad · Mar 18, 2010

Thank you so much. I also found out that the likelihood of being hired in the rural areas were higher than in the cities. I dont really know which areas are classified as rural. Could you please help me with areas that are considered rural...

allnurses Guide · Mar 18, 2010

There are no lists. You need to do the legwork - look up job vacancies online, and contact the employers.

elkpark · Mar 18, 2010

Well, it's true there aren't any lists, but a map of the US would be helpful in identifying which areas are rural.

Advanced Practice Columnist / Guide · Mar 19, 2010

Thank you so much. I also found out that the likelihood of being hired in the rural areas were higher than in the cities. I dont really know which areas are classified as rural. Could you please help me with areas that are considered rural...

Just as a suggestion: there are areas of the US that are designated as "Medically Underserved". These are specific cities or populations where there is a shortage of primary care providers, high infant mortality rate, and a high population of people who are classified in the poverty level and/or are elderly. They are not necessarily in rural areas, some are in major cities of the US. Foreign physicians with a J-1 Visa can be employed in these designated areas after residency via a Visa Waiver that would extend their stay in the US if they comit to work there as primary care or mental health providers for 3 years. I don't think NP's are included in this federal program, however, there is an existing program for NP's who wish to provide services in these areas in exchange for school loan repayment. Unfortunately, only US citizens are eligible for this program. It might still be worth it to investigate further whethere there are non-governmental agencies and non-profit entities that operate in providing health care in these areas and maybe are willing to sponsor a non-physician provider under a work visa.

To find areas designated as Medically Underserved, follow this link: http://muafind.hrsa.gov/index.aspx

mysticlad · Mar 19, 2010

Thank you all so much for ur responses.A special one to juan de la cruz that link was exactly what i was looking for.

ao91664 · Mar 22, 2010

Hi mysticlad, I'm considering to pursue a Master's degree to be an NP.

I did my undergrad in another health care field, so I'll be doing a Direct Entry Program if I decide to go for it (have to make the big decision in less than a week).

One of my concerns is: upon graduation; would I be able to find a job as a foreigner, go on my OPT, then get either an H1B or EB2 visas. I know (from online research as well as personal experience) that most hospitals, especially in bigger cities only do very little sponsorship, mostly for physicians and researchers.

I also looked on job postings around the country and found almost no hopes. People have advised me to look for opportunities in underserved areas, but even with that, I'm not entirely sure it'll get me to where I want: to be able to stay and have a career in medicine in the US.

I am not yet in your position, but I may very well be in a few years. So please share your findings and experiences, and if there's anything that I can do to help, let me know too.

I'm hoping to seek advise from an immigration lawyer sometime next week by the way.

Thanks and good luck!

mysticlad · Mar 22, 2010

Hi mysticlad, I'm considering to pursue a Master's degree to be an NP.
I did my undergrad in another health care field, so I'll be doing a Direct Entry Program if I decide to go for it (have to make the big decision in less than a week).
One of my concerns is: upon graduation; would I be able to find a job as a foreigner, go on my OPT, then get either an H1B or EB2 visas. I know (from online research as well as personal experience) that most hospitals, especially in bigger cities only do very little sponsorship, mostly for physicians and researchers.
I also looked on job postings around the country and found almost no hopes. People have advised me to look for opportunities in underserved areas, but even with that, I'm not entirely sure it'll get me to where I want: to be able to stay and have a career in medicine in the US.
I am not yet in your position, but I may very well be in a few years. So please share your findings and experiences, and if there's anything that I can do to help, let me know too.
I'm hoping to seek advise from an immigration lawyer sometime next week by the way.
Thanks and good luck!

Yeah sure i will let you know if i definitely find anything.All de best