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| US to Increase Work Visas to Ease Strains of Nursing Shortage
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| Wednesday
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As many countries feel the strain of labour shortages, the US are facing similar problems in one of their fundamental industries of nursing and are turning to overseas workers as a means of solution.
The reported decline is not one which has happened overnight; instead numbers suggest that the influx of nursing professionals has been on the decline for the past decade. More specifically according to the American Hospital Association, there are over 116,000 vacancies at present for registered nurses.
The shortages are not merely having a detrimental effect on the quality levels of the health service but are also putting individual hospital's and wards under immense pressure. In addition estimates show no sign of the shortage easing; with it thought that the number of vacancies will rise to around 1.2 million by 2014.
As part of efforts to solve the growing shortages, congress has announced a two step plan which primarily involves offering greater numbers of temporary work visas and in general greater visa options for overseas nursing staff.
According to gloablvisas.com issuing temporary work visas will go some way to easing the crisis. The nursing industry particularly suffers from other detrimental factors such as non-competitive salaries the world over. However, as many countries feel the brain drain and declining skills pools it is crucial that the US must act quickly to resolve the problem.
The plans come amidst much debated talks of reform regarding the US immigration process and current system. This is a topic gaining increased coverage as both US presidential candidates speak out on the plans for such amendments should they be successful in reaching the Whitehouse.
In particular Florida Representative Robert Wexler spoke of the country relying on the Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act, to help solve the nursing crisis. He said "It will provide immediate relief for hospitals facing shortages by increasing the number of temporary work visas available for foreign-trained nurses…currently; there are very few visas available for these nurses."
In addition the act would focus on a long term solution which would involve getting more universities to fill the healthcare vacancies in the workforce.
Wexler further said that in order to resolve the growing crisis, congress would have to resort to united discussions regarding the subject. Overseas workers are a great short term solution to the problem however the US will have to reform the immigration process for temporary workers with the long-term benefits in mind.
A further decline in such an essential industry will prove damaging to both the economic stability and welfare of the US as a whole. (source) |
posted by blogger @ 11:34 AM
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| House Panel Approves Bill to Provide More Foreign Nurse Visas
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| Tuesday
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The U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law approved legislation that would raise the cap on employment-based visas for qualified, foreign educated registered nurses and physical therapists by 20,000.
The legislation, H.R. 5924, was introduced by Representatives Robert Wexler (D-FL) and James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) in response to the nation’s persistent nursing shortage.
Specifically, The Emergency Nurse Supply Relief Act addresses the unavailability of employment-based visas (EB-3 visas) for nurses by providing a three-year exemption from the current employment-based visa cap. It loosens that cap, replacing it with a separate annual cap of 20,000 registered nurses (RNs) and physician assistants (PTs), allowing for 60,000 RNs and PTs to come to the United States over the next three years.
The legislation would also authorize a grant program for nursing schools aimed at increasing the number of domestically trained nurses and for current nurses who wish to pursue a graduate degree in nursing. The full committee is expected to take up the HANYS-supported legislation in September. (source) |
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| CMA International Nursing Program
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| Wednesday
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There is a great need for international nurses who want to practice in USA. To be a successful nurse, it is not enough just to pass the Nclex-RN exams. You must be able to understand the culture of USA, the culture of the hospital environment and to be able to communicate effectively.
CMA International Nursing program will give you experience in working in a health care setting as well as classes in culture, western analytic reasoning and the chance of job-placement.
It is not enough to get a job; you must be able to perform successfully and be a valuable asset to your employer.
The CMA International Nursing Program for RNs is designed to prepare licensed nurses from other countries to:
Be proficient in western nursing practices and familiar with western medical philosophy and culture.
Communicate effectively in English with other medical personnel and patients.
Improve employment possibilities in own or other countries.
What are the benefits of the program?
Develop a clear understanding of the philosophy and practice of nursing in the United States
Develop an extensive working vocabulary of medical terminology
Develop communication skills in English
Be able to analyze concepts, processes and skills essential to the nursing profession in the US
Experience working in a U.S. hospital or clinic
Job Placement Opportunity (source) |
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