NZ nurse with PA RN license

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Hi, I have read several posts now of foreign nurses trying to gain their US RN licenses and look for visa sponsors in the US. I have been through the CGFNS and then NCLEX process and have gained my license as a RN in the state of PA. I am originally from New Zealand and so require visa sponsorship. Pretty much every single hospital, residential home, medical centre has told my flat out they don't hire overseas nurses as it is too difficult to obtain a visa for them. Has anyone had any luck with jobs as an overseas RN in the state of PA or near Philadelphia? Thanks!

Thanks for that- pretty much what I already know but still hoping for a Miracle. My partner is a local Philly man... So that's the attraction :)

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Contact Hershey. It's a very large system and only about 2hrs outside Philly. Or you could marry your partner come on a fiancée visa then he can sponsor you post marriage. That would be quicker than hoping for a sponsor in the Philly area

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