HealthLeaders Media January 17, 2022
Carol Davis

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,...

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