Nursing opportunities

[FxL 39]

Hey guys,

My husband arrived last September from the Philippines, and now he's looking for work as a Nurse. He passed the NCLEX-NY. He has 2 years experience in hospitals only in the Philippines. He's been applying for jobs in NY, and so far just has one interview. He's willing to volunteer as a nurse, but we don't know where to look.

Can anyone give me advice on what he can do to build up his resume.

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

No specific advice on "building" up his resume.

But while nursing is indeed always in need everywhere, some places are "over saturated" with them so it is hard to get a position.

Does he have any specific special training? Perhaps going back to school for a year and getting something could help him more?

I hope he can land a position somewhere soon. Best of luck to you both.

[FxL 39]

Does he have any specific special training? Perhaps going back to school for a year and getting something could help him more?

I hope he can land a position somewhere soon. Best of luck to you both.

Thanks!

As far as I know, he had special training in Intravenous and Phlebotomy but I think student nurses learn that while in school (?).

I'll suggest going back to school if its within our budget. I'm also wondering if there is volunteer nursing in the States or any programs like that.

We are really confused on what to do because we aren't familiar with ways to have him experience Nurse life in America.

[JenniferNangel 137]

Thanks!

As far as I know, he had special training in Intravenous and Phlebotomy but I think student nurses learn that while in school (?).

I'll suggest going back to school if its within our budget. I'm also wondering if there is volunteer nursing in the States or any programs like that.

We are really confused on what to do because we aren't familiar with ways to have him experience Nurse life in America.

What about at a nursing home or rehab center?? I know a nursing degree is higher than a cna but he will need to get job experience first.

Even a in-home nursing job

[FxL 39]

What about at a nursing home or rehab center?? I know a nursing degree is higher than a cna but he will need to get job experience first.

Even a in-home nursing job

Thanks! I'll suggest that to him. He's been applying to major hospitals, so I think starting small in his situation is a better idea!

[JenniferNangel 137]

Thanks! I'll suggest that to him. He's been applying to major hospitals, so I think starting small in his situation is a better idea!

Your welcome just have him apply anywhere that has to do with health care and nursing, it's such a good job field and definitely a high demand for work.

My husband travels next week and I worry about the same and he's willing to take a job anywhere just to be able to work

[FxL 39]

Your welcome just have him apply anywhere that has to do with health care and nursing, it's such a good job field and definitely a high demand for work.

My husband travels next week and I worry about the same and he's willing to take a job anywhere just to be able to work

Congratulations on his visa approval and good luck with everything!!

[JenniferNangel 137]

Congratulations on his visa approval and good luck with everything!!

Thank you so much !! Same to you

[JM101 14]

Try the Veterans Administration.

Majority of nursing staff that I have seen at the VA are from the Philippines and they do great work and I believe they are always looking for help.

JM101

[MarkPerry 488]

Hey guys,

My husband arrived last September from the Philippines, and now he's looking for work as a Nurse. He passed the NCLEX-NY. He has 2 years experience in hospitals only in the Philippines. He's been applying for jobs in NY, and so far just has one interview. He's willing to volunteer as a nurse, but we don't know where to look.

Can anyone give me advice on what he can do to build up his resume.

No such thing as NCLEX-NY. It is a international test, it is either NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN. You don't need experience from Philippines in order to get a job in the USA, that is only for work visas from Philippines. I would have said person start applying at all hospitals. We don't do the volunteer thing here in America, You are now in the USA not Philippines.

[FxL 39]

No such thing as NCLEX-NY. It is a international test, it is either NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN. You don't need experience from Philippines in order to get a job in the USA, that is only for work visas from Philippines. I would have said person start applying at all hospitals. We don't do the volunteer thing here in America, You are now in the USA not Philippines.

I'm saying NCLEX-NY because he took his license for NY. Yes, you can take the exam internationally, but you need to take it for a specific state. Didn't think anyone would take is so technically, since this is a visa site not nursing site.

He doesn't need to have experience from the Philippines to get a job in the USA, but most American hospitals or organizations PREFER experience.

Obviously, I know we are in America that's why I asked for advice on what he can do, since he just immigrated.

Thanks for your answers I already know about

Edited November 20, 2016 by FxL

[KimchiLumpia 315]

I would recommend your husband open up his nursing social networks as wide as possible.  As the old saying goes - Sometimes its who you know and not what you know that matters.

• Join the local nursing association and attend meetings
• Visit the local nursing schools and universities.  Many times, they have job openings posted.
• Create a Linkedin account and connect with local nurses and recruiters 
• Sign up with a local medical staffing agency

The more nurses he knows in the area, the higher chance one of them can offer a referral when a nursing position opens.  

 

Good luck!

 

[amerisian 5]

On 11/1/2016 at 9:58 AM, JenniferNangel said:

What about at a nursing home or rehab center?? I know a nursing degree is higher than a cna but he will need to get job experience first.

Even a in-home nursing job

I agree with the above post. Tell him to apply to nursing home to gain experience. 

[Emmz 154]

hi just want to ask im a RN in philipines and im in america now with K1 visa just want to ask if anyone knows the requirement for nursing homes coz want to work still in the calling of my profession coz they said RN in philipines applying for nursing homes need to study too before can work in nursing homes is it true? thanks in advance

[databit 328]

You still need to pass NCLEX, the national nursing examination to get a license. Some nursing homes also look for geriatric patient experience. California has specific requirements:

 

http://www.rn.ca.gov/pdfs/education/edp-i-35.pdf