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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...
Finding the Perfect Job Match: 6 Factors to Consider
As a nurse, there are many factors to consider when deciding on your next long-term assignment – factors many permanent nurses don’t even have to think about. As recruiters placing nurses all over the U.S., there are several recurring items we see on candidates’...
20 Things to do on Your Day Off: Nursing Edition
Whether it’s a 7-7 or the night shift, nursing jobs have all kinds of new combinations for days on/off. This likely means you’ve found yourself bored out of your mind on a random Tuesday, wondering how to spend your day off. Your weekend days are often different than...