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FAQs: OPT For Nurses on F1 Visa
F-1 visa holders are eligible to apply for permission to work. This is called Optional Practical Training and allows F-1 students to train, and work, in a field that is related to their field of study.
Tips for Preparing for the NCLEX (Part 3)
By Alice Johnson-Davis, RN, MSN If you’re new here, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this article for the first six tips for preparing for the NCLEX. Here’s a refresher course before we dive into the last three tips: Access the NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of...
International Nurse Tips for Preparing for the NCLEX (Part 2)
By Alice Johnson-Davis, RN, MSN If you haven’t already, check out Part 1 of this article for the first three tips for preparing for the NCLEX. Here’s a refresher course before we dive into the next three tips: Access the NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of...
International Nurse Tips for Preparing for the NCLEX (Part 1)
By Alice Johnson-Davis, RN, MSN In order to become licensed, aspiring nurses must have an approved nursing degree and pass the NCLEX. The NCLEX provides states in the US with a way to verify a nurse's knowledge and gauge their ability to safely practice as a nurse....
A Nurse/Midwife’s Journey from Zimbabwe to the U.S. – Doreen’s Story
Doreen is a registered nurse/midwife with 12 years of experience. Back home in Zimbabwe, she worked in multiple units including med-surg, maternity, and neonatal, which taught her the importance of being a team player and gave her an eagerness to learn. The need for a...
A Nurse’s Journey from Nepal to the U.S. – Shanti’s Story
In the world of international healthcare staffing, Epic International Staffing has encountered thousands of nurses and other allied clinicians who all have one major quality in common: the relentless desire to follow their dreams. This same spirit describes Epic...