HealthLeaders Media January 17, 2022
In most cases, expect a bit of competition and a lengthy wait, immigration attorney says.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– More and more hospitals are recruiting qualified foreign nurses to boost staffing.
– The ease of hiring international nurses depends on the country of origin and the visa requirements associated with that country.
– If a hospital doesn’t already have a team to handle immigration work, specialized hiring agencies can complete the legwork.
As U.S. hospitals labor to keep nurse staffing at safe levels amidst a nursing shortage intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are seeking a solution beyond American borders.
Henry Ford Health in Michigan, for example, is working to hire hundreds of nurses from the Philippines, according to its CEO,...