By: http://www.skybluecross.org/
Many International Nurses may need U.S. Temporary Visitor's VISA for Examination or Job application interview. Are there tricks, special ways, routes..?
No really not. It is mix of luck and timing. If you get an opportunity to travel to U.S. and that too for work, it is really one time opportunity. I was reading that U.S. is land of opportunities and that is very true. And many people out there in world want to come here to build fortune, and that is very impressive. However when they go to embassies for interview, their VISA get denied. So what went wrong, that one time opportunity goes away for all time? From heaven we fall down to ground zero. I was unfortunate two times to not to get VISA. However luck came through and I am here in U.S. writing this post. I had no tricks, no confiscating, no-misrouting, no consultants...
it is just what I said, being in right place at right time with right luck from God. So I begin now:
if you type in browser travel.state.gov (or type U.S. temporary visitor's VISA in Google), you would reach the Site for one of the U.S. travel authority U.S. Department of State. There is lot of good literature on types of VISA and categories of VISA and so on. I am posting this one for those who want to travel for tourist purpose.
a) The VISA type is named B1/B2 (a type of non-immigrant VISA)
b) Authorizes an individual to travel to U.S. for tourism related purposes.
c) Needs some paper work that would prove to a U.S. VISA interview officer that you are traveling for rightful purpose and do not intend to migrate or stay back in U.S.
One thing to remember that U.S. Government have open doors policy and depend a lot on travelers’ clear and objective statements of purpose of travel. And honesty would your best friend in this.
Tips are:
1) Do your paperwork diligently. State every item true without hiding any facts. For example, form may ask you if you have any blood relative. State truly with indentifying the relative on the form in appropriate box (DS-156 is form number)
2) If you have nay known in U.S. ask them to provide you I-134, a form of sponsorship. This is a big help in your VISA interview as the sponsoring person takes ownership of your rightful return
3) Funding of the trip is a real concern, so make sure you have enough money in your bank accounts that would ensure that you would not become liability on U.S. Government.
4) Take all your bank account statements, marriage certificates, property papers and all such documents that would help you prove that you have all ties in the country you live and you have no intention to migrate using the VISA you are securing
5) Do not try to impress the VISA interview officers by extra smiles, talking continuously etc. Try to be precise and clear to the VISA officer’s questions. Clearly state the purpose. If possible, show the return-tickets
6) Remain normal, dress normally (a little clean and sharp dress do not hurt, but not that there is warm hot weather outside, and you wore an expensive suite to VISA interview)
7) Staying organized is important. Local U.S. Visa websites post checklists for you. So take that checklist and order you paperwork in the required order.
8) Every year VISA rules keep undergoing changes. Definitely visit (one day before your interview) non-immigrant VISA section of your local U.S. embassy’s website to understand any changes in law or travel conditions to U.S. and if changes are needed make sure you address such items by taking appropriate paperwork or material to interview.
9) Photo requirements are very strict for U.S. Visa. So make sure you get your photographs as per specifications posted on U.S. websites.
Travel.state.gov, you can find your local U.S. embassies’ website link and from there you can find paperwork needed.
Honest and clear responses are the one that would help you secure VISA. If you lie or make up things, there are high chances, that you would be denied VISA.
These are some items that can save you last minute troubles. Good luck
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Guide for International Nurse to work as a qualified nurse in the USA
By: www.SkyBlueCross.org
Carrying Nursing job in USA is dream for most international nurse; However, In order to work as a qualified nurse in the USA, International Nurse must have a license to practice there as a nurse AND a visa that permits you to work.
Salaries and conditions in the USA vary from state to state and in general there are no national agreements. The cost of living in different states varies too and this should be considered carefully, especially regarding accommodation and transport. A car may be essential in certain areas as many hospitals tend to be on the outer fringes of cities. Health insurance is normally included in the employment package, but check carefully if this is the case and the type of cover offered. Your holiday entitlement in the USA can vary, and is usually quite limited, somewhere between 2 to 4 weeks a year is the norm.
Their are two main requirements to gaining employment as a nurse in the USA.
The two main requirements are --
1. Sitting your CGFNS exam (The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) in this country. (See Below)
2. Sit the NCLEX-RN exam in a chosen state of the USA. (See Below) Joining a recruitment agency which sponsors nurses to fly to the USA to sit this exam is a good way of gaining this qualification.
[ NCLEX-RN exam
The NCLEX-RN exam is the most important qualification to get if you want to work in the USA. You will not be able to practice as a nurse without first getting this qualification.
If you want to take this examination you must travel to the chosen state you wish to work in, take the exam then leave the USA to wait on your results. Some recruitment agencies will sponsor you to do this. You cannot take the NCLEX-RN exam in the UK.
At present the majority of recruitment as a nurse in the USA is done through an agency, as the number of available posts for UK nurses is limited. (See Useful Links for such agencies).
With this being the case, if you pass the NCLEX-RN exam the agency (or prospective employer) may then apply for a visa to enable you to return to the USA to work. Note: Only a US employer can apply for an employment visa on your behalf.
NCLEX-RN examinations are completely computerized and you can arrange to sit them all year round. You can arrange to take the exam at a test centre in one state but have the results sent to another state so that your license can be issued in that state. But check with the individual state boards about application deadlines.
For further NCLEX-RN exam information, state nursing boards, and application procedures visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website @ www.ncsbn.org]
Eligibility
In the USA there is only one category of first-level of nurse, this being the Registered Nurse (RN). An RN is the equivalent to the UK RGN qualification. Only a RGN is eligible to apply for nurse registration in the USA.
Each state in the USA has its own board of nursing, and its own regulations for International nurse . Do not assume that the requirements in one state will be the same as another.
For starters nearly all states require that you have passed the CGFNS exam before you can apply for the NCLEX-RN "state board" exam. At present only New York and Florida are the exception to this rule. But each board will advise you whether the CGFNS exam is a requirement.
CGFNS exam
The CGFNS Certification Program is designed only for first-level, general nurses educated and licensed outside of the United States who wish to assess their chances of passing the U.S. registered nurse licensing exam, the NCLEX-RN, and attaining licensure as registered nurses within the United States.
The exam is now held three times a year in London and all applications are processed at CGFNS headquarters in the USA.
The exam program is comprised of a Credentials Review, a one-day Qualifying Exam of Nursing Knowledge, and an English language proficiency exam. Upon successful completion of all three elements of the Program, the applicant is issued a CGFNS Certificate.
You must provide evidence of having covered theory and clinical education in medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and psychiatry in your nurse education and also have three of more GCSEs. If some of these areas have not been covered during your nurse education, it may be required to gain this education before sitting the exam. Check with the CGFNS or the board of nursing in the state where you intend to practise whether the experience you have been offered is likley to meet their requirements.
For application forms, status of your application and further advice and information visit the CGFNS website @ www.cgfns.org
NCLEX-RN exam
The NCLEX-RN exam is the most important qualification to get if you want to work in the USA. You will not be able to practise as a nurse without first getting this qualification.
If you want to take this examination you must travel to the chosen state you wish to work in, take the exam then leave the USA to wait on your results. Some recruitment agencies will sponsor you to do this. You cannot take the NCLEX-RN exam in the UK.
At present the majority of recruitment as a nurse in the USA is done through an agency, as the number of available posts for UK nurses is limited. (See Useful Links for such agencies).
With this being the case, if you pass the NCLEX-RN exam the agency (or prospective employer) may then apply for a visa to enable you to return to the USA to work. Note: Only a US employer can apply for an employment visa on your behalf.
NCLEX-RN examinations are completely computerised and you can arrange to sit them all year round. You can arrange to take the exam at a test centre in one state but have the results sent to another state so that your license can be issued in that state. But check with the individual state boards about application deadlines.
For further NCLEX-RN exam inforamtion, state nursing boards, and application procedures visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website @ www.ncsbn.org
Visas/work permits
Your prospective employer will have to prove that they have made every effort to recruit persons who already have the right to live and work in the USA, before the USA authorities will allow them to recruit foreign nurses. Unless you are a US citizen by birth or by marriage you must have the correct visa to enter the USA. If you enter the country on a visitor's visa you will not be allowed to work. If you work on a visitors visa, it is illegal and you run the risk of deportation for this offence.
Nurses who do not require a visa to enter and work in the USA must still comply with the requirements of US nurse licensure. For further information on gaining an Employment Visa and other useful immigration info check the US State Department website @ travel.state.gov/
Reference Source: http://www.myvisa.com/, www.uscis.gov/
Carrying Nursing job in USA is dream for most international nurse; However, In order to work as a qualified nurse in the USA, International Nurse must have a license to practice there as a nurse AND a visa that permits you to work.
Salaries and conditions in the USA vary from state to state and in general there are no national agreements. The cost of living in different states varies too and this should be considered carefully, especially regarding accommodation and transport. A car may be essential in certain areas as many hospitals tend to be on the outer fringes of cities. Health insurance is normally included in the employment package, but check carefully if this is the case and the type of cover offered. Your holiday entitlement in the USA can vary, and is usually quite limited, somewhere between 2 to 4 weeks a year is the norm.
Their are two main requirements to gaining employment as a nurse in the USA.
The two main requirements are --
1. Sitting your CGFNS exam (The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) in this country. (See Below)
2. Sit the NCLEX-RN exam in a chosen state of the USA. (See Below) Joining a recruitment agency which sponsors nurses to fly to the USA to sit this exam is a good way of gaining this qualification.
[ NCLEX-RN exam
The NCLEX-RN exam is the most important qualification to get if you want to work in the USA. You will not be able to practice as a nurse without first getting this qualification.
If you want to take this examination you must travel to the chosen state you wish to work in, take the exam then leave the USA to wait on your results. Some recruitment agencies will sponsor you to do this. You cannot take the NCLEX-RN exam in the UK.
At present the majority of recruitment as a nurse in the USA is done through an agency, as the number of available posts for UK nurses is limited. (See Useful Links for such agencies).
With this being the case, if you pass the NCLEX-RN exam the agency (or prospective employer) may then apply for a visa to enable you to return to the USA to work. Note: Only a US employer can apply for an employment visa on your behalf.
NCLEX-RN examinations are completely computerized and you can arrange to sit them all year round. You can arrange to take the exam at a test centre in one state but have the results sent to another state so that your license can be issued in that state. But check with the individual state boards about application deadlines.
For further NCLEX-RN exam information, state nursing boards, and application procedures visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website @ www.ncsbn.org]
Eligibility
In the USA there is only one category of first-level of nurse, this being the Registered Nurse (RN). An RN is the equivalent to the UK RGN qualification. Only a RGN is eligible to apply for nurse registration in the USA.
Each state in the USA has its own board of nursing, and its own regulations for International nurse . Do not assume that the requirements in one state will be the same as another.
For starters nearly all states require that you have passed the CGFNS exam before you can apply for the NCLEX-RN "state board" exam. At present only New York and Florida are the exception to this rule. But each board will advise you whether the CGFNS exam is a requirement.
CGFNS exam
The CGFNS Certification Program is designed only for first-level, general nurses educated and licensed outside of the United States who wish to assess their chances of passing the U.S. registered nurse licensing exam, the NCLEX-RN, and attaining licensure as registered nurses within the United States.
The exam is now held three times a year in London and all applications are processed at CGFNS headquarters in the USA.
The exam program is comprised of a Credentials Review, a one-day Qualifying Exam of Nursing Knowledge, and an English language proficiency exam. Upon successful completion of all three elements of the Program, the applicant is issued a CGFNS Certificate.
You must provide evidence of having covered theory and clinical education in medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and psychiatry in your nurse education and also have three of more GCSEs. If some of these areas have not been covered during your nurse education, it may be required to gain this education before sitting the exam. Check with the CGFNS or the board of nursing in the state where you intend to practise whether the experience you have been offered is likley to meet their requirements.
For application forms, status of your application and further advice and information visit the CGFNS website @ www.cgfns.org
NCLEX-RN exam
The NCLEX-RN exam is the most important qualification to get if you want to work in the USA. You will not be able to practise as a nurse without first getting this qualification.
If you want to take this examination you must travel to the chosen state you wish to work in, take the exam then leave the USA to wait on your results. Some recruitment agencies will sponsor you to do this. You cannot take the NCLEX-RN exam in the UK.
At present the majority of recruitment as a nurse in the USA is done through an agency, as the number of available posts for UK nurses is limited. (See Useful Links for such agencies).
With this being the case, if you pass the NCLEX-RN exam the agency (or prospective employer) may then apply for a visa to enable you to return to the USA to work. Note: Only a US employer can apply for an employment visa on your behalf.
NCLEX-RN examinations are completely computerised and you can arrange to sit them all year round. You can arrange to take the exam at a test centre in one state but have the results sent to another state so that your license can be issued in that state. But check with the individual state boards about application deadlines.
For further NCLEX-RN exam inforamtion, state nursing boards, and application procedures visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website @ www.ncsbn.org
Visas/work permits
Your prospective employer will have to prove that they have made every effort to recruit persons who already have the right to live and work in the USA, before the USA authorities will allow them to recruit foreign nurses. Unless you are a US citizen by birth or by marriage you must have the correct visa to enter the USA. If you enter the country on a visitor's visa you will not be allowed to work. If you work on a visitors visa, it is illegal and you run the risk of deportation for this offence.
Nurses who do not require a visa to enter and work in the USA must still comply with the requirements of US nurse licensure. For further information on gaining an Employment Visa and other useful immigration info check the US State Department website @ travel.state.gov/
Reference Source: http://www.myvisa.com/, www.uscis.gov/
Friday, October 29, 2010
U.S. Visa application Requirements for International Nurses
By: http://www.skybluecross.org/
Applying for International Registered Nurse’s (RN) Visa for working in United States, involves sponsoring her permanent residence. There are certain limitations which are mentioned below.
US permanent residence for the nurses in the US:
The RN can start working with the employer quickly if she is already in United States. Following requirements are essential:
• If the nurse is already in United States, she need to give RN licensing examination. Which is officially known as the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in any state. This exam is administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
• The employer will have to submit the immigrant visa petition to the related United States Citizenship and Immigration Service Center on behalf of the Nurse. It’s necessary for the RN to pass the CGFNS exam or the NCLEX exam, or be in possession of a full and unrestricted license as a registered nurse in the state of intended employment.
When the visa petition is submitted for permanent residence, the RN and any accompanying family members can also apply for adjustment of status to permanent residence, for work permits, or for travel permits. The RN must have VisaScreen certificate in order to apply for permanent residence. If the RN doesn’t have the VisaScreen certificate then he/she cannot obtain permanent residence.
US permanent for nurses living overseas:
For foreign nurses who are residing abroad needs following steps to complete before the nurse may be employed in the US:
• Diploma from nursing school in her native country
• The RN license in her country
• A full unrestricted license for practicing nursing in the state of intended employment , or possess a certificate issued by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS), or must have passed the NCLEX-RN licensing examination but cannot obtain a license because she lacks a social security number.
Anyhow, states still require that foreign nurses pass the CGFNS examination before taking the state RN licensing (NCLEX) examination.
RNs along with physical therapists are listed as shortage, or “Schedule A”, occupations in regulations issued by the Department of Labor. The employer who wishes to hire a Foreign RN is exempt from having to submit a PERM application to the Department of Labor.
The process of immigrations starts when the employer submits an immigrant visa petition to the service center of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services having jurisdiction over the nurse’s place of intended employment. The petition must be having ETA-9089 form from Labor Department, by a posting notice, a prevailing wage determination and other various documents. It must be accompanied with a check for filing fees.
The approved visa petition is sent by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services to the National Visa Center (NVC) in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The nurse or her attorney will receive a fee bill in which it is mentioned to pay fees for the processing of the application. When the fees gets paid, the NVC will send a packet to the nurse or her attorney. Packet will be containing biographical information forms, which is required to be filled by the nurse and her family members, and a list of documents which must be submitted.
After completing those forms and documents the NR or her attorney will send them back to the NVC, which then schedule an appointment for an Immigrant Visa for the RN and her family at the US Consulate or Embassy where they will have their interviews for permanent residence. In interview, the government will examine various documents including as well as:
• Applications for Immigrant Visas
.Police Clearance
• F Birth Certificates
• Marriage Certificate, if any
• Divorce or Death Certificate of Spouse, if any
• Medical Examinations
• Valid Passports
• Recent Job Offer Letter or Employment Contract
• Photographs
• Government filing fees
• Financial information regarding employer
. VisaScreen Certificate
or VisaScreen Certificate there are two main requirements:
1. The RN’s education, license and training in her country are equivalent to education, licensure, and training in the U.S.
2. Appropriate level of competence in oral and written English for performing professional nursing in the U.S.
The only authorized organization who issue VisaScreen certificates to RNs is the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS), its located at 3600 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-2651; telephone: (215) 349-8967; fax: (215) 349-0026; e-mail: support@cgfns.org
According to the Citizenship Immigration Service’s VisaScreen regulations whether the foreign-born RN is educated, licensed and trained in the US, she still needs a VisaScreen certificate.
Reference Source: www.uscis.gov/
Applying for International Registered Nurse’s (RN) Visa for working in United States, involves sponsoring her permanent residence. There are certain limitations which are mentioned below.
US permanent residence for the nurses in the US:
The RN can start working with the employer quickly if she is already in United States. Following requirements are essential:
• If the nurse is already in United States, she need to give RN licensing examination. Which is officially known as the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in any state. This exam is administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
• The employer will have to submit the immigrant visa petition to the related United States Citizenship and Immigration Service Center on behalf of the Nurse. It’s necessary for the RN to pass the CGFNS exam or the NCLEX exam, or be in possession of a full and unrestricted license as a registered nurse in the state of intended employment.
When the visa petition is submitted for permanent residence, the RN and any accompanying family members can also apply for adjustment of status to permanent residence, for work permits, or for travel permits. The RN must have VisaScreen certificate in order to apply for permanent residence. If the RN doesn’t have the VisaScreen certificate then he/she cannot obtain permanent residence.
US permanent for nurses living overseas:
For foreign nurses who are residing abroad needs following steps to complete before the nurse may be employed in the US:
• Diploma from nursing school in her native country
• The RN license in her country
• A full unrestricted license for practicing nursing in the state of intended employment , or possess a certificate issued by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS), or must have passed the NCLEX-RN licensing examination but cannot obtain a license because she lacks a social security number.
Anyhow, states still require that foreign nurses pass the CGFNS examination before taking the state RN licensing (NCLEX) examination.
RNs along with physical therapists are listed as shortage, or “Schedule A”, occupations in regulations issued by the Department of Labor. The employer who wishes to hire a Foreign RN is exempt from having to submit a PERM application to the Department of Labor.
The process of immigrations starts when the employer submits an immigrant visa petition to the service center of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services having jurisdiction over the nurse’s place of intended employment. The petition must be having ETA-9089 form from Labor Department, by a posting notice, a prevailing wage determination and other various documents. It must be accompanied with a check for filing fees.
The approved visa petition is sent by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services to the National Visa Center (NVC) in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The nurse or her attorney will receive a fee bill in which it is mentioned to pay fees for the processing of the application. When the fees gets paid, the NVC will send a packet to the nurse or her attorney. Packet will be containing biographical information forms, which is required to be filled by the nurse and her family members, and a list of documents which must be submitted.
After completing those forms and documents the NR or her attorney will send them back to the NVC, which then schedule an appointment for an Immigrant Visa for the RN and her family at the US Consulate or Embassy where they will have their interviews for permanent residence. In interview, the government will examine various documents including as well as:
• Applications for Immigrant Visas
.Police Clearance
• F Birth Certificates
• Marriage Certificate, if any
• Divorce or Death Certificate of Spouse, if any
• Medical Examinations
• Valid Passports
• Recent Job Offer Letter or Employment Contract
• Photographs
• Government filing fees
• Financial information regarding employer
. VisaScreen Certificate
or VisaScreen Certificate there are two main requirements:
1. The RN’s education, license and training in her country are equivalent to education, licensure, and training in the U.S.
2. Appropriate level of competence in oral and written English for performing professional nursing in the U.S.
The only authorized organization who issue VisaScreen certificates to RNs is the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS), its located at 3600 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104-2651; telephone: (215) 349-8967; fax: (215) 349-0026; e-mail: support@cgfns.org
According to the Citizenship Immigration Service’s VisaScreen regulations whether the foreign-born RN is educated, licensed and trained in the US, she still needs a VisaScreen certificate.
Reference Source: www.uscis.gov/
Thursday, October 28, 2010
How International Nurse can be qualified to work in Canada?
By: http://www.skybluecross.org/
For International nurses, There are different qualifications requirement by for different province or territories; for example All nurses in Alberta are registered with the College and Association of Registered Nurses in Alberta (CARNA). If you want to practice as a nurse in Alberta, you must first have a practice permit from CARNA.
Internationally Trained Nurses
CARNA has a number of requirements that internationally trained nurses must meet in order to work as a nurse in Alberta.
To qualify as a nurse in Alberta you must be able to prove the following:
Competent English language ability.
Successful completion of a nursing program which has official approval in your home country, state, province or territory.
Status as a registered nurse in the country where you earned your nursing education.
If you practiced nursing in a country other than the one you earned your education in, you must demonstrate that you practiced as a registered nurse in good standing for the last 5 years.
Completion of at least 1,125 hours of practice as a registered nurse within the last 5 years, (not including the current year,) OR
Completion of a nursing degree or education program that CARNA finds satisfactory.
Evidence of your competence to practice nursing at the expected professional level in Alberta. This could be through a combination of education, experience, or other related nursing qualifications.
You must have no health problems that could affect your ability to work as a nurse.
You must be able to demonstrate that you are of good character through employer references.
You must not have any outstanding criminal charges or convictions that could affect your ability to practice nursing.
You must complete and pass the Canadian Registered Nurses Examination (CRNE). The fee for this exam is approximately $500 CAD.
How to apply
You must send CARNA the following documents, fees and forms in order for them to process your application to practice nursing in Alberta:
Your completed CARNA application form.
Your application fee of $212 CAD.
Copies of these documents:
Birth certificate, or notarized official document verifying the date of your birth.
Photo identification (for example a copy of the biodata page of your passport.)
If your name is different from your birth certificate, you must also include a copy of your marriage certificate or other document that proves your legal name change.
You must also arrange to have the following documents sent directly to CARNA. They should not be sent to you first.
Proof of your nursing registration from the place you earned your nursing education.
Proof of your nursing registration from any other jurisdictions in which you practiced as a nurse in the past 5 years.
Transcripts from your original nursing education program.
Transcripts of from any other place you studied nursing.
English language test results, (where necessary) from a recognized testing body. (List of recognized English tests from CARNA.)
What happens after you apply
If CARNA can determine that you are eligible, they will decide if you are able to register (see Possible Results below.)
If they cannot determine that you are eligible, they may ask you to completed a test program called the Substantially Equivalent Competence (SEC) assessment. This assessment takes place in Calgary, Alberta and your results are sent directly to CARNA.
Possible results
CARNA may determine that you are eligible to apply for a Temporary Permit, with conditions. This application costs $190 CAD. Once you are granted a Temporary Permit, you can practice temporarily as a Graduate Nurse. Once you meet the conditions that CARNA lays out for you, you can then apply for full registration.
CARNA may ask that you meet some additional requirements before they issue your registration. For example, they may ask you to demonstrate or improve your English language skills. Once this is complete, you can apply for a Temporary Permit above.
CARNA may reject your application of you do not meet the requirements.
How long does it take?
CARNA does not state a processing time, as it assesses each application individually. They time can vary greatly between one an application and another.
Where can I find more information?
You can contact CARNA directly by visiting their website: http://www.nurses.ab.ca
You can find more information about qualifying as an international nurse in Alberta here: Registration Requirements for Nurses Educated Outside of Canada (PDF
Reference Source: http://www.liveworkalberta.com
For International nurses, There are different qualifications requirement by for different province or territories; for example All nurses in Alberta are registered with the College and Association of Registered Nurses in Alberta (CARNA). If you want to practice as a nurse in Alberta, you must first have a practice permit from CARNA.
Internationally Trained Nurses
CARNA has a number of requirements that internationally trained nurses must meet in order to work as a nurse in Alberta.
To qualify as a nurse in Alberta you must be able to prove the following:
Competent English language ability.
Successful completion of a nursing program which has official approval in your home country, state, province or territory.
Status as a registered nurse in the country where you earned your nursing education.
If you practiced nursing in a country other than the one you earned your education in, you must demonstrate that you practiced as a registered nurse in good standing for the last 5 years.
Completion of at least 1,125 hours of practice as a registered nurse within the last 5 years, (not including the current year,) OR
Completion of a nursing degree or education program that CARNA finds satisfactory.
Evidence of your competence to practice nursing at the expected professional level in Alberta. This could be through a combination of education, experience, or other related nursing qualifications.
You must have no health problems that could affect your ability to work as a nurse.
You must be able to demonstrate that you are of good character through employer references.
You must not have any outstanding criminal charges or convictions that could affect your ability to practice nursing.
You must complete and pass the Canadian Registered Nurses Examination (CRNE). The fee for this exam is approximately $500 CAD.
How to apply
You must send CARNA the following documents, fees and forms in order for them to process your application to practice nursing in Alberta:
Your completed CARNA application form.
Your application fee of $212 CAD.
Copies of these documents:
Birth certificate, or notarized official document verifying the date of your birth.
Photo identification (for example a copy of the biodata page of your passport.)
If your name is different from your birth certificate, you must also include a copy of your marriage certificate or other document that proves your legal name change.
You must also arrange to have the following documents sent directly to CARNA. They should not be sent to you first.
Proof of your nursing registration from the place you earned your nursing education.
Proof of your nursing registration from any other jurisdictions in which you practiced as a nurse in the past 5 years.
Transcripts from your original nursing education program.
Transcripts of from any other place you studied nursing.
English language test results, (where necessary) from a recognized testing body. (List of recognized English tests from CARNA.)
What happens after you apply
If CARNA can determine that you are eligible, they will decide if you are able to register (see Possible Results below.)
If they cannot determine that you are eligible, they may ask you to completed a test program called the Substantially Equivalent Competence (SEC) assessment. This assessment takes place in Calgary, Alberta and your results are sent directly to CARNA.
Possible results
CARNA may determine that you are eligible to apply for a Temporary Permit, with conditions. This application costs $190 CAD. Once you are granted a Temporary Permit, you can practice temporarily as a Graduate Nurse. Once you meet the conditions that CARNA lays out for you, you can then apply for full registration.
CARNA may ask that you meet some additional requirements before they issue your registration. For example, they may ask you to demonstrate or improve your English language skills. Once this is complete, you can apply for a Temporary Permit above.
CARNA may reject your application of you do not meet the requirements.
How long does it take?
CARNA does not state a processing time, as it assesses each application individually. They time can vary greatly between one an application and another.
Where can I find more information?
You can contact CARNA directly by visiting their website: http://www.nurses.ab.ca
You can find more information about qualifying as an international nurse in Alberta here: Registration Requirements for Nurses Educated Outside of Canada (PDF
Reference Source: http://www.liveworkalberta.com
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Required Training, Other Qualifications for International Nurse to do Nursing Job in US.
By: http://www.skybluecross.org/
Before Nursing in USA, all International Nurse have to meet all Required Training & Other Qualifications
First.The three typical educational paths to registered nursing are a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, and a diploma from an approved nursing program. Nurses most commonly enter the occupation by completing an associate degree or bachelor's degree program. Individuals then must complete a national licensing examination in order to obtain a nursing license. Advanced practice nurses—clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and nurse practitioners—need a master’s degree.
Education and training. There are three typical educational paths to registered nursing—a bachelor's of science degree in nursing (BSN), an associate degree in nursing (ADN), and a diploma. BSN programs, offered by colleges and universities, take about 4 years to complete. ADN programs, offered by community and junior colleges, take about 2 to 3 years to complete. Diploma programs, administered in hospitals, last about 3 years. Generally, licensed graduates of any of the three types of educational programs qualify for entry-level positions as a staff nurse. There are hundreds of registered nursing programs that result in an ADN or BSN; however, there are relatively few diploma programs.
Individuals considering a career in nursing should carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of enrolling in each type of education program. Advancement opportunities may be more limited for ADN and diploma holders compared to RNs who obtain a BSN or higher. Individuals who complete a bachelor's degree receive more training in areas such as communication, leadership, and critical thinking, all of which are becoming more important as nursing practice becomes more complex. Additionally, bachelor's degree programs offer more clinical experience in nonhospital settings. A bachelor's or higher degree is often necessary for administrative positions, research, consulting, and teaching
Many RNs with an ADN or diploma later enter bachelor's degree programs to prepare for a broader scope of nursing practice. Often, they can find an entry-level position and then take advantage of tuition reimbursement benefits to work toward a BSN by completing an RN-to-BSN program. Accelerated master's degree in nursing (MSN) programs also are available. They typically take 3-4 years to complete full time and result in the award of both the BSN and MSN.
There are education programs available for people interested in switching to a career in nursing as well. Individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field may enroll in an accelerated BSN program. Accelerated BSN programs last 12 to 18 months and provide the fastest route to a BSN for individuals who already hold a degree. MSN programs also are available for individuals who hold a bachelor's or higher degree in another field; master’s degree programs usually last 2 years.
All nursing education programs include classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Students take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, psychology and other behavioral sciences, and nursing. Coursework also includes the liberal arts for ADN and BSN students.
Supervised clinical experience is provided in hospital departments such as pediatrics, psychiatry, maternity, and surgery. A number of programs include clinical experience in nursing care facilities, public health departments, home health agencies, and ambulatory clinics.
Licensure and certification. In all States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, students must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass a national licensing examination, known as the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX-RN, in order to obtain a nursing license. Other eligibility requirements for licensure vary by State. Contact your State’s board of nursing for details.
Other qualifications. Nurses should be caring, sympathetic, responsible, and detail oriented. They must be able to direct or supervise others, correctly assess patients' conditions, and determine when consultation is required. They need emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
RNs should enjoy learning because continuing education credits are required by some States and/or employers at regular intervals. Career-long learning is a distinct reality for RNs.
Some nurses may become credentialed in specialties such as ambulatory care, gerontology, informatics, pediatrics, and many others. Credentialing for RNs is available from the American Nursing Credentialing Center, the National League for Nursing, and many others. Although credentialing is usually voluntary, it demonstrates adherence to a higher standard and some employers may require it.
Reference Source: www.bls.gov
Before Nursing in USA, all International Nurse have to meet all Required Training & Other Qualifications
First.The three typical educational paths to registered nursing are a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, and a diploma from an approved nursing program. Nurses most commonly enter the occupation by completing an associate degree or bachelor's degree program. Individuals then must complete a national licensing examination in order to obtain a nursing license. Advanced practice nurses—clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and nurse practitioners—need a master’s degree.
Education and training. There are three typical educational paths to registered nursing—a bachelor's of science degree in nursing (BSN), an associate degree in nursing (ADN), and a diploma. BSN programs, offered by colleges and universities, take about 4 years to complete. ADN programs, offered by community and junior colleges, take about 2 to 3 years to complete. Diploma programs, administered in hospitals, last about 3 years. Generally, licensed graduates of any of the three types of educational programs qualify for entry-level positions as a staff nurse. There are hundreds of registered nursing programs that result in an ADN or BSN; however, there are relatively few diploma programs.
Individuals considering a career in nursing should carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of enrolling in each type of education program. Advancement opportunities may be more limited for ADN and diploma holders compared to RNs who obtain a BSN or higher. Individuals who complete a bachelor's degree receive more training in areas such as communication, leadership, and critical thinking, all of which are becoming more important as nursing practice becomes more complex. Additionally, bachelor's degree programs offer more clinical experience in nonhospital settings. A bachelor's or higher degree is often necessary for administrative positions, research, consulting, and teaching
Many RNs with an ADN or diploma later enter bachelor's degree programs to prepare for a broader scope of nursing practice. Often, they can find an entry-level position and then take advantage of tuition reimbursement benefits to work toward a BSN by completing an RN-to-BSN program. Accelerated master's degree in nursing (MSN) programs also are available. They typically take 3-4 years to complete full time and result in the award of both the BSN and MSN.
There are education programs available for people interested in switching to a career in nursing as well. Individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field may enroll in an accelerated BSN program. Accelerated BSN programs last 12 to 18 months and provide the fastest route to a BSN for individuals who already hold a degree. MSN programs also are available for individuals who hold a bachelor's or higher degree in another field; master’s degree programs usually last 2 years.
All nursing education programs include classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Students take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, psychology and other behavioral sciences, and nursing. Coursework also includes the liberal arts for ADN and BSN students.
Supervised clinical experience is provided in hospital departments such as pediatrics, psychiatry, maternity, and surgery. A number of programs include clinical experience in nursing care facilities, public health departments, home health agencies, and ambulatory clinics.
Licensure and certification. In all States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, students must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass a national licensing examination, known as the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX-RN, in order to obtain a nursing license. Other eligibility requirements for licensure vary by State. Contact your State’s board of nursing for details.
Other qualifications. Nurses should be caring, sympathetic, responsible, and detail oriented. They must be able to direct or supervise others, correctly assess patients' conditions, and determine when consultation is required. They need emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
RNs should enjoy learning because continuing education credits are required by some States and/or employers at regular intervals. Career-long learning is a distinct reality for RNs.
Some nurses may become credentialed in specialties such as ambulatory care, gerontology, informatics, pediatrics, and many others. Credentialing for RNs is available from the American Nursing Credentialing Center, the National League for Nursing, and many others. Although credentialing is usually voluntary, it demonstrates adherence to a higher standard and some employers may require it.
Reference Source: www.bls.gov
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
International nurse Canadian Immigration guide
By: http://www.skybluecross.org/
Canadian immigration policy includes several programs for skilled workers such as the registered nurse.
Nursing employment in Canada is a good probability if you are already a registered nurse in another country and have at least one year of experience in registered nursing practice.
Finding nursing employment in Canada should not be difficult since there is a constant shortage of nurses. However, just because you are a registered nurse does not mean that nursing employment is guaranteed.
Because nursing is a regulated profession not only must you meet immigration criteria for working in Canada but you will also be required to meet specific requirements to obtain a nursing license and be eligible to work as a nurse.
Skilled workers can enter the country under various programs in order to facilitate the labor needs in the country. There are a couple of programs that might help in getting nursing employment.
Skilled worker program
Canadian Immigration has designated registered nursing as Skill Level A.
If you have at least one year of work experience in registered nursing practice, then you may be able to enter through the skilled worker program. On the Citizen and Immigration Canada website both the occupation of a registered nurse and the nursing profession are defined as priority occupations.
Priority Occupations
"A priority occupation is one that the Government of Canada has identified after extensive consultations as being in high demand. You must have at least one year of continuous work experience in this occupation to be eligible to apply as a federal skilled worker."
Provincial Nominee Program
If you do not have experience as a registered nurse but have completed your nursing education try the provincial nominee program.
Use this working tool and type in registered nurse. Once you select the province that you would like to work in you will be connected to the appropriate government website for that province and you will find explanations of the different types of programs and requirements
Reference: http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca
Canadian immigration policy includes several programs for skilled workers such as the registered nurse.
Nursing employment in Canada is a good probability if you are already a registered nurse in another country and have at least one year of experience in registered nursing practice.
Finding nursing employment in Canada should not be difficult since there is a constant shortage of nurses. However, just because you are a registered nurse does not mean that nursing employment is guaranteed.
Because nursing is a regulated profession not only must you meet immigration criteria for working in Canada but you will also be required to meet specific requirements to obtain a nursing license and be eligible to work as a nurse.
Skilled workers can enter the country under various programs in order to facilitate the labor needs in the country. There are a couple of programs that might help in getting nursing employment.
Skilled worker program
Canadian Immigration has designated registered nursing as Skill Level A.
If you have at least one year of work experience in registered nursing practice, then you may be able to enter through the skilled worker program. On the Citizen and Immigration Canada website both the occupation of a registered nurse and the nursing profession are defined as priority occupations.
Priority Occupations
"A priority occupation is one that the Government of Canada has identified after extensive consultations as being in high demand. You must have at least one year of continuous work experience in this occupation to be eligible to apply as a federal skilled worker."
Provincial Nominee Program
If you do not have experience as a registered nurse but have completed your nursing education try the provincial nominee program.
Use this working tool and type in registered nurse. Once you select the province that you would like to work in you will be connected to the appropriate government website for that province and you will find explanations of the different types of programs and requirements
Reference: http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca
Monday, October 25, 2010
International nurse US non-immigration, immigration VISA
By: http://www.skybluecross.org/
To work as a registered nurse in the United States, you must obtain a work visa issued by the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS).
Here is an overview of the most common work visas for international nurses:
H-1B Visas: H-1B visas are available for professional workers with at least a bachelor's degree
who seek entry into the United States to work in a “specialty occupation.”
As a nurse, you may obtain an H-1B visa if you will work in a supervisory or highly
specialized position and if the facility can demonstrate that it requires all the nurses
it employs in that position to possess a bachelor’s degree.
H-1B visas can be issued in 2-4 weeks using the premium processing service.
They are valid for an initial period of three years and may be renewed for another
three years.
H-1B Visas are not appropriate for most nursing positions in the U.S.
Employment Based Third Preference Immigrant Visas (Green Cards)
In order to qualify for a Green Card, you must be in possession of:
1. A diploma from a nursing school in your home country
2. A current nursing license from your home country
3. A full and unrestricted license to practice professional nursing
in your state of intended employment or certification that you
have passed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing
Schools (CGFNS) or NCLEX-RN examination
The “Green Card” application normally involves the following steps:
1. Labor Certification by Employer
2. Visa Petition by Employer
3. Visa Application by Nurse
The Department of Labor has determined that the profession of nursing is experiencing
a chronic shortage of workers. Therefore, nurses who have passed the Commission on
Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Examination or who possess an
unrestricted license to practice nursing in the state in which they intend to work are
eligible to seek Schedule A Labor Certification.
The effect of Schedule A classification is that the position is “pre-certified” and no
application needs to be filed with the Department of Labor. If you are in the U.S. on
proper legal status, the visa petition and visa application can be filed directly with the
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS). If you are abroad, you can apply for
the Green Card once the visa petition has been approved by CIS.
Reference Source: www.uscis.gov
To work as a registered nurse in the United States, you must obtain a work visa issued by the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS).
Here is an overview of the most common work visas for international nurses:
H-1B Visas: H-1B visas are available for professional workers with at least a bachelor's degree
who seek entry into the United States to work in a “specialty occupation.”
As a nurse, you may obtain an H-1B visa if you will work in a supervisory or highly
specialized position and if the facility can demonstrate that it requires all the nurses
it employs in that position to possess a bachelor’s degree.
H-1B visas can be issued in 2-4 weeks using the premium processing service.
They are valid for an initial period of three years and may be renewed for another
three years.
H-1B Visas are not appropriate for most nursing positions in the U.S.
Employment Based Third Preference Immigrant Visas (Green Cards)
In order to qualify for a Green Card, you must be in possession of:
1. A diploma from a nursing school in your home country
2. A current nursing license from your home country
3. A full and unrestricted license to practice professional nursing
in your state of intended employment or certification that you
have passed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing
Schools (CGFNS) or NCLEX-RN examination
The “Green Card” application normally involves the following steps:
1. Labor Certification by Employer
2. Visa Petition by Employer
3. Visa Application by Nurse
The Department of Labor has determined that the profession of nursing is experiencing
a chronic shortage of workers. Therefore, nurses who have passed the Commission on
Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Examination or who possess an
unrestricted license to practice nursing in the state in which they intend to work are
eligible to seek Schedule A Labor Certification.
The effect of Schedule A classification is that the position is “pre-certified” and no
application needs to be filed with the Department of Labor. If you are in the U.S. on
proper legal status, the visa petition and visa application can be filed directly with the
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS). If you are abroad, you can apply for
the Green Card once the visa petition has been approved by CIS.
Reference Source: www.uscis.gov
Thursday, October 21, 2010
International nurse & Healthcare professionals’ Nursing Career Guide
By: http://www.skybluecross.org/
To most international Medical & healthcare professional or potential professional, Nursing Career is their dream career. SkyBlue Cross prepare this guide specially for those who want to have their nursing career in USA.
Today, nursing is the biggest health care profession in the U.S. with almost 2.6 million registered nurses (RN). Career opportunities are myriad and you can work in a variety of practice settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, community and public health agencies, independent practice, ambulatory care centers, U.S. Public Health Service, military services (Army, Navy and Air Force), Veteran's Administration Medical centers and in any setting where health care services are needed. Nursing practice areas also include childcare, including newborn infants and caring for the elderly and services for pregnant women. The operation room, critical care and emergency departments are areas where trained and specialized nurses are needed. Other specialty areas of nursing are injury nursing, cancer nursing and caring for heart attack and heart surgery.
A career in nursing offers considerable amount of flexibility. As a nurse you can either work in one setting or take short-term assignments as travel nurse. Travel nurses fill temporary assignments for nursing staff all over the globe. However nurses with advanced education become nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, educators, researchers and managers. The two new areas in nursing career are tele-health nursing and overall patient care. Practicing tele-health involves expert knowledge that has to be disseminated over the telephone, computer or any other electronic media for counseling, teaching and monitoring patients via telephone, computer or other electronic means. This widens the possibilities and career opportunities in nursing.
Travel nursing career
Travel nursing career offers options for nurses to meet different people and travel to different locations. Travel nursing not only provides experience and career advancement but also higher salaries. Typically travel nursing agencies offer travel costs besides providing food and accommodation. In addition, they give medical and 401(k) facilities. Travel nurses can find career opportunities in hotels, cruise liners and ambulatory hospitals. They are used in situations where there is staff shortage problems or during specific periods of the year. Travel nursing career prospects depend much on the experience and adjustability factors.
Nursing career prospects
With over 100,000 vacant positions and an ever-growing need for healthcare workers, the career prospects in the nursing sector are on the increase. Once you finish your nursing school and become a registered nurse (RN) after hours of practical experience and specialized knowledge, you are eligible for employment. Possessing a RN status is more likely to ensure a future filled with rewarding experiences, unmatched opportunities and competitive salary and excellent benefits.
According to the American Nurses Association, "The average staff nurse working in all settings earns $35,212. (Hospital staff nurses reported $36,618.) Administrators earn $45,071. Instructors earn $36,896. Supervisors earn $38,979. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist earns $41,226; Nurse Practitioners on average earn $71,000, Nurse Anesthetists: $113,000." (Based on US Department of Labor's Statistics on Registered Nurses)
On an average an entry-level staff nurse may be paid $30,000 to $45,000 per year plus additional pay for evening, night and weekend shifts. There are also attractive benefit packages for nurses at all levels. These include health insurance, holiday pay, vacation, college tuition reimbursement, childcare, flexible scheduling and pension plans. However, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and nurses with advanced degrees earn considerably higher salaries. Some are eligible to receive direct payment from insurance companies for their services.
Nursing Career Guide
Entry level Education/ Degrees: In order to become a registered nurse (RN), you need to graduate from a nursing program. This enables you to take the state licensure examination. There are more than 1500 nursing programs in the U.S. and there are three types of nursing programs that prepare you to assume different roles once you graduate.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS/BSN): This four-year program offered at all colleges and universities offers considerable opportunities for career growth. Apart from independent nursing roles, BSN graduates are prepared for all health care settings including leadership and management. BSN is essential for acquiring master's degree in nursing. BSN is preferred and often required for military nursing, management, public health nursing, overseas/development nursing, forensic nursing and school nursing.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN): ADN is a two-to-three year program offered at junior and community colleges. This course trains and prepares you to handle direct patient care in various settings. However you can also find some hospital nursing schools, colleges and universities offering ADN program.
Hospital Diploma: This two-to-three year diploma program is based in hospital settings. Many diploma schools are affiliated with junior colleges, where you may also take basic science and English requirements, thereby earning an Associate's Degree along with a diploma in nursing.
Licensure
After completing a nursing program, you are required to pass the National Council Licensure Examination to become a Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). This test is taken after graduating from a state-approved nursing school. These examinations are offered through State Board of Nursing.
Advanced Degrees in Nursing
Other options are available for Nurses with diplomas and ADN degrees who wish to complete a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in nursing. Meanwhile master's degree program prepares nurses for more independent roles such as nurse practitioner, nurse mid-wife, nurse anesthetist or nurse psychotherapist to name a few.
Nursing Positions
After completing your nursing program you can take up a variety of nursing positions based on your level of education and experience.
Case Manager: Nurse Case Manager helps in the process of organizing and coordinating resources and services in response to individual health care needs.
Certified Nurse Mid-wife: This specialty nurse supports childbearing women during preconception, prenatal, labor and delivery and postpartum periods as well as provides family-planning counseling and gynecological care.
Staff Nurse: The entry-level staff nurse makes nursing judgments based on scientific knowledge and relies on procedures and standardized care plans.
The other nursing positions include Clinical nurse specialist, Manger/Administrator, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Educator and Nurse Practitioner.
Nursing Specialties
The master's program in nursing helps you specialize in one single area and enables you to don independent nursing roles.
Radiology nursing: Radiology nurses provide care and support to patients undergoing diagnosis in radiation imaging environments including ultrasonography, magnetic resonance and radiation oncology.
Rehabilitation Nursing: Nurses in this field provide physical and emotional support to patients and the families of patients with illnesses or disabilities that affect their ability to function normally. They aid in the patient's altered lifestyles.
AIDS Care Nursing: These nurses respond to the physical, psychological, spiritual and social concerns of patients with AIDS. They care for the chronically ill and those dying with numerous clinical manifestations.
Forensic Nursing: Nurses in this sector work with law enforcement officials to aid in the investigation of crimes such as sexual assault, accidental death, abuse and assault. They also treat the victims of these crimes.
Meanwhile nursing specialties also include Ambulatory care nursing, Genetic nursing, Gastroenterology / Endoscopy nursing, Intravenous therapy nursing, Long-term care nursing, sub acute care nursing, transplant nursing, school nursing, psychiatric nursing, orthopedic nursing, ophthalmic nursing, trauma nursing - the list is long! You can find many nursing organizations online, providing a detailed vision of each nursing specialty, American Academy of Nursing, American Nurses Association and National Student Nurses Association being among the prominent ones.
Reference Source:www.targetwoman.com
To most international Medical & healthcare professional or potential professional, Nursing Career is their dream career. SkyBlue Cross prepare this guide specially for those who want to have their nursing career in USA.
Today, nursing is the biggest health care profession in the U.S. with almost 2.6 million registered nurses (RN). Career opportunities are myriad and you can work in a variety of practice settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, community and public health agencies, independent practice, ambulatory care centers, U.S. Public Health Service, military services (Army, Navy and Air Force), Veteran's Administration Medical centers and in any setting where health care services are needed. Nursing practice areas also include childcare, including newborn infants and caring for the elderly and services for pregnant women. The operation room, critical care and emergency departments are areas where trained and specialized nurses are needed. Other specialty areas of nursing are injury nursing, cancer nursing and caring for heart attack and heart surgery.
A career in nursing offers considerable amount of flexibility. As a nurse you can either work in one setting or take short-term assignments as travel nurse. Travel nurses fill temporary assignments for nursing staff all over the globe. However nurses with advanced education become nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, educators, researchers and managers. The two new areas in nursing career are tele-health nursing and overall patient care. Practicing tele-health involves expert knowledge that has to be disseminated over the telephone, computer or any other electronic media for counseling, teaching and monitoring patients via telephone, computer or other electronic means. This widens the possibilities and career opportunities in nursing.
Travel nursing career
Travel nursing career offers options for nurses to meet different people and travel to different locations. Travel nursing not only provides experience and career advancement but also higher salaries. Typically travel nursing agencies offer travel costs besides providing food and accommodation. In addition, they give medical and 401(k) facilities. Travel nurses can find career opportunities in hotels, cruise liners and ambulatory hospitals. They are used in situations where there is staff shortage problems or during specific periods of the year. Travel nursing career prospects depend much on the experience and adjustability factors.
Nursing career prospects
With over 100,000 vacant positions and an ever-growing need for healthcare workers, the career prospects in the nursing sector are on the increase. Once you finish your nursing school and become a registered nurse (RN) after hours of practical experience and specialized knowledge, you are eligible for employment. Possessing a RN status is more likely to ensure a future filled with rewarding experiences, unmatched opportunities and competitive salary and excellent benefits.
According to the American Nurses Association, "The average staff nurse working in all settings earns $35,212. (Hospital staff nurses reported $36,618.) Administrators earn $45,071. Instructors earn $36,896. Supervisors earn $38,979. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist earns $41,226; Nurse Practitioners on average earn $71,000, Nurse Anesthetists: $113,000." (Based on US Department of Labor's Statistics on Registered Nurses)
On an average an entry-level staff nurse may be paid $30,000 to $45,000 per year plus additional pay for evening, night and weekend shifts. There are also attractive benefit packages for nurses at all levels. These include health insurance, holiday pay, vacation, college tuition reimbursement, childcare, flexible scheduling and pension plans. However, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and nurses with advanced degrees earn considerably higher salaries. Some are eligible to receive direct payment from insurance companies for their services.
Nursing Career Guide
Entry level Education/ Degrees: In order to become a registered nurse (RN), you need to graduate from a nursing program. This enables you to take the state licensure examination. There are more than 1500 nursing programs in the U.S. and there are three types of nursing programs that prepare you to assume different roles once you graduate.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS/BSN): This four-year program offered at all colleges and universities offers considerable opportunities for career growth. Apart from independent nursing roles, BSN graduates are prepared for all health care settings including leadership and management. BSN is essential for acquiring master's degree in nursing. BSN is preferred and often required for military nursing, management, public health nursing, overseas/development nursing, forensic nursing and school nursing.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN): ADN is a two-to-three year program offered at junior and community colleges. This course trains and prepares you to handle direct patient care in various settings. However you can also find some hospital nursing schools, colleges and universities offering ADN program.
Hospital Diploma: This two-to-three year diploma program is based in hospital settings. Many diploma schools are affiliated with junior colleges, where you may also take basic science and English requirements, thereby earning an Associate's Degree along with a diploma in nursing.
Licensure
After completing a nursing program, you are required to pass the National Council Licensure Examination to become a Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). This test is taken after graduating from a state-approved nursing school. These examinations are offered through State Board of Nursing.
Advanced Degrees in Nursing
Other options are available for Nurses with diplomas and ADN degrees who wish to complete a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in nursing. Meanwhile master's degree program prepares nurses for more independent roles such as nurse practitioner, nurse mid-wife, nurse anesthetist or nurse psychotherapist to name a few.
Nursing Positions
After completing your nursing program you can take up a variety of nursing positions based on your level of education and experience.
Case Manager: Nurse Case Manager helps in the process of organizing and coordinating resources and services in response to individual health care needs.
Certified Nurse Mid-wife: This specialty nurse supports childbearing women during preconception, prenatal, labor and delivery and postpartum periods as well as provides family-planning counseling and gynecological care.
Staff Nurse: The entry-level staff nurse makes nursing judgments based on scientific knowledge and relies on procedures and standardized care plans.
The other nursing positions include Clinical nurse specialist, Manger/Administrator, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Educator and Nurse Practitioner.
Nursing Specialties
The master's program in nursing helps you specialize in one single area and enables you to don independent nursing roles.
Radiology nursing: Radiology nurses provide care and support to patients undergoing diagnosis in radiation imaging environments including ultrasonography, magnetic resonance and radiation oncology.
Rehabilitation Nursing: Nurses in this field provide physical and emotional support to patients and the families of patients with illnesses or disabilities that affect their ability to function normally. They aid in the patient's altered lifestyles.
AIDS Care Nursing: These nurses respond to the physical, psychological, spiritual and social concerns of patients with AIDS. They care for the chronically ill and those dying with numerous clinical manifestations.
Forensic Nursing: Nurses in this sector work with law enforcement officials to aid in the investigation of crimes such as sexual assault, accidental death, abuse and assault. They also treat the victims of these crimes.
Meanwhile nursing specialties also include Ambulatory care nursing, Genetic nursing, Gastroenterology / Endoscopy nursing, Intravenous therapy nursing, Long-term care nursing, sub acute care nursing, transplant nursing, school nursing, psychiatric nursing, orthopedic nursing, ophthalmic nursing, trauma nursing - the list is long! You can find many nursing organizations online, providing a detailed vision of each nursing specialty, American Academy of Nursing, American Nurses Association and National Student Nurses Association being among the prominent ones.
Reference Source:www.targetwoman.com
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Healthcare Career Start Up Guide specially for International Potential Nurse
By: http://www.skybluecross.org/
Many international potential nurse wonder how to start a healthcare or medical Career in USA or Canada, How to break into a HealthCare Career. Anyway, the medical field has remained one of the most recession-resistant industries throughout the recession, and is the only industry that has continued to add jobs throughout the recession.
Therefore, many jobseekers want to find a job in the healthcare industry during a recession, as other industries shed hundreds of thousands of jobs monthly. Many would-be healthcare professionals don’t have time, money, or even the desire to go to med school or nursing school to be a doctor or nurse. And that’s ok, because there are hundreds of jobs, especially in entry level clinical roles, or in non-clinical support roles, that may be a nearly perfect fit for your existing skill set. How do you transfer into a lucrative and secure position in the growing field of healthcare?
The biggest challenge is breaking into the industry – getting your foot in the door, without any medical job experience or advanced education in a medical related area. Many companies often want to recruit people who already have healthcare experience, especially for more senior roles.
Here are a few tips that will help you navigate your career into the healthcare field:
• Research: Staying on top of industry news and trends, including companies, key players, and buzz, is very important when trying to break into the medical industry for the first time. There are hundreds of excellent healthcare industry news sources, many of which are specialized in a certain field within the medical industry. This will help you not only to find out who is hiring, but also you’ll be able to speak intelligently about the industry in an interview or when networking with medical professionals.
• Network: You will want to connect with as many people in the healthcare industry as possible. Whenever you are trying to make a major career transition, it’s not WHAT you know, it’s WHO you know. Combining face-to-face networking and online networking is essential. Volunteer, join healthcare professional associations, anything that gets you in front of other people. Online, you can target your social media profiles and job search efforts toward the healthcare industry.
• Assess Your Skills - Especially Transferable Ones: Determine what transferable skills you can bring with you from your current industry, into the healthcare field. For example, healthcare also needs skilled workers in information technology (IT) roles, accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, or administration and secretarial jobs. Those are just a few of the most common examples, but think about what skill set you have that could translate into a role that could support the healthcare field. Working as a medical receptionist, or filing clerk are a couple of other examples of popular entry-level medical jobs. Once you get your foot in the door of a medical office, you can prove your interest and work ethic, and get great on-the-job training in other roles.
• Consider Taking a Step Back: Whenever someone transfers from one industry to another, often it requires taking a step down, depending how far along you are in your non-medical career. It’s like transferring from one college to another, or switching majors in college – not all credits transfer at an equivalent rate. The same goes for changing careers – you may have five years of experience in a non-medical career, but you have zero in the healthcare industry, so you may have to take a step down in pay, or career level. Once you get established in your new medical career, you may be able to catch back up.
• Find a Mentor: Identifying a great mentor can help tremendously in advancing your career. The best way to find a mentor is to start working in a medical office or hospital, even in a very entry level job, and demonstrate your willingness to learn and grow into higher level positions. A mentor should be someone experienced in the healthcare industry, who is well-connected and can boost all of your efforts in networking, job search, navigating the political aspects of the healthcare and educational system, and more.
Suggested Reading
• Top 5 Reasons to Work in Healthcare
• Before Pursuing a Health Career...
• Where Are All the Medical Jobs?
More:
• Professional Health Career Resources and Reference Materials
• Medical Industry Jobs
• 8 Top Career Tips to Make the Most of Your Health Career
More Suggested Articles:
• LinkedIn for Healthcare Professional Networking
• How to Get a Job in Healthcare IT
• Where to Find Medical Jobs
See More About:
• medical job search
• professional networking
• medical professional associations
• professional resources
•
Related Articles
• 6 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Health Career
• Medical Job Search - How to Get a Medical Job - Career Planning for Medical...
• Where Are All the Medical Jobs - How to Find a Medical Job
• Medical Industry Jobs
• Medical Employers - Where to Find Medical Jobs and Medical Employers
Reference Source: www.About.com
Many international potential nurse wonder how to start a healthcare or medical Career in USA or Canada, How to break into a HealthCare Career. Anyway, the medical field has remained one of the most recession-resistant industries throughout the recession, and is the only industry that has continued to add jobs throughout the recession.
Therefore, many jobseekers want to find a job in the healthcare industry during a recession, as other industries shed hundreds of thousands of jobs monthly. Many would-be healthcare professionals don’t have time, money, or even the desire to go to med school or nursing school to be a doctor or nurse. And that’s ok, because there are hundreds of jobs, especially in entry level clinical roles, or in non-clinical support roles, that may be a nearly perfect fit for your existing skill set. How do you transfer into a lucrative and secure position in the growing field of healthcare?
The biggest challenge is breaking into the industry – getting your foot in the door, without any medical job experience or advanced education in a medical related area. Many companies often want to recruit people who already have healthcare experience, especially for more senior roles.
Here are a few tips that will help you navigate your career into the healthcare field:
• Research: Staying on top of industry news and trends, including companies, key players, and buzz, is very important when trying to break into the medical industry for the first time. There are hundreds of excellent healthcare industry news sources, many of which are specialized in a certain field within the medical industry. This will help you not only to find out who is hiring, but also you’ll be able to speak intelligently about the industry in an interview or when networking with medical professionals.
• Network: You will want to connect with as many people in the healthcare industry as possible. Whenever you are trying to make a major career transition, it’s not WHAT you know, it’s WHO you know. Combining face-to-face networking and online networking is essential. Volunteer, join healthcare professional associations, anything that gets you in front of other people. Online, you can target your social media profiles and job search efforts toward the healthcare industry.
• Assess Your Skills - Especially Transferable Ones: Determine what transferable skills you can bring with you from your current industry, into the healthcare field. For example, healthcare also needs skilled workers in information technology (IT) roles, accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, or administration and secretarial jobs. Those are just a few of the most common examples, but think about what skill set you have that could translate into a role that could support the healthcare field. Working as a medical receptionist, or filing clerk are a couple of other examples of popular entry-level medical jobs. Once you get your foot in the door of a medical office, you can prove your interest and work ethic, and get great on-the-job training in other roles.
• Consider Taking a Step Back: Whenever someone transfers from one industry to another, often it requires taking a step down, depending how far along you are in your non-medical career. It’s like transferring from one college to another, or switching majors in college – not all credits transfer at an equivalent rate. The same goes for changing careers – you may have five years of experience in a non-medical career, but you have zero in the healthcare industry, so you may have to take a step down in pay, or career level. Once you get established in your new medical career, you may be able to catch back up.
• Find a Mentor: Identifying a great mentor can help tremendously in advancing your career. The best way to find a mentor is to start working in a medical office or hospital, even in a very entry level job, and demonstrate your willingness to learn and grow into higher level positions. A mentor should be someone experienced in the healthcare industry, who is well-connected and can boost all of your efforts in networking, job search, navigating the political aspects of the healthcare and educational system, and more.
Suggested Reading
• Top 5 Reasons to Work in Healthcare
• Before Pursuing a Health Career...
• Where Are All the Medical Jobs?
More:
• Professional Health Career Resources and Reference Materials
• Medical Industry Jobs
• 8 Top Career Tips to Make the Most of Your Health Career
More Suggested Articles:
• LinkedIn for Healthcare Professional Networking
• How to Get a Job in Healthcare IT
• Where to Find Medical Jobs
See More About:
• medical job search
• professional networking
• medical professional associations
• professional resources
•
Related Articles
• 6 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Health Career
• Medical Job Search - How to Get a Medical Job - Career Planning for Medical...
• Where Are All the Medical Jobs - How to Find a Medical Job
• Medical Industry Jobs
• Medical Employers - Where to Find Medical Jobs and Medical Employers
Reference Source: www.About.com
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
International Nursing Student must know
By: http://www.skybluecross.org/
There are many International nursing students got terrible lost caused by Nursing School Scam; How to avoid this kind of lost? actually, it is very simple just by checking with Nursing Accreditation
Accreditation is a form of independent, professional certification that focuses on schools and programs in a particular field. Accreditation of nursing schools and programs therefore assures you and your parents that the school adheres to high quality standards. Which means the programs are delivered by qualified faculty and are constantly updated to follow the changes and meet the needs of the industry and working world. Attending an accredited school or program is often thought to make you more competitive on the job market.
Accreditation in the US takes place at different levels. First you have governmental and other agencies that govern and recognize the accrediting bodies. The US Department of Education, the Council for Higher Education Association (CHEA) and the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA) grant power to associations that oversee accreditation at the regional, institutional or program level.
Regional and Institutional: The US Department of Education recognizes 6 distinct higher educational regions, each of which is overseen by a different accrediting body. This is the type of accreditation most commonly referred to and is for a university or college as a whole, not for individual programs. Accreditation by these regional agencies isn't automatic: this is voluntary accreditation, and some of these agencies may also restrict the types of schools they will accredit, such as only degree-granting institutions. Depending on the kind of university or college it is (e.g., private, technical, etc.) it may also be accredited by institute-type specific agencies.
Specialized: Specialized accreditation is a type of national accreditation that focuses on specific areas of study and individual programs. This is sometimes called professional accreditation, because it means specific programs meet the national standards for that field of study. There are hundreds of specialized accrediting bodies in the US.
Accrediting Agencies
The goal of accreditation is to ensure that higher education institutions meet acceptable levels of quality. Accrediting agencies are private educational associations of regional or national scope that develop criteria and conduct peer evaluations to assess whether or not those criteria are met. Institutions or programs that meet an agency's criteria are thereby "accredited."
This is a listing of the regional, national, and specialized accreditation agencies recognized by the US
Why Accreditation?
The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality. Accrediting agencies have no legal control over institutions or programs; they promote certain standards and approve or renew membership of institutions that apply and meet the accreditation standards or criteria. Certain licensing programs may require that you've been through a course of study with specialized accreditation, because it ensures that you have been taught by faculty qualified to teach in that field. The US Secretary of Education and CHEA each maintain and publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies, and most institutions attain eligibility for Federal funds by holding accredited or pre-accredited status with one of the recognized accrediting agencies.
When assessing quality, you can also look at whether a school or program has any memberships in, or endorsements by, discipline-specific professional associations which reflect certain standards of quality, but this is not the same as official accreditation. Below, are most used Accrediting Agencies:
Accrediting Agencies
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Established: 1996
Location: Washington, DC
Web: www.aacn.nche.edu/accreditation/index.htm
Scope: Accredits bachelor's and master's degree programs in the US and its territories.
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Established: 1997
Location: New York, New York
Web: www.nlnac.org
Scope: Accredits postsecondary nursing schools and programs leading to certificate, diploma and professional degrees (associate's, bachelor's, master's).
Some program-specific accrediting agencies
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE-ADA): Accredits associate's, bachelor's and master's degree dietetic and dietetic technician programs.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
As a leader in health education accreditation for over 40 years, ABHES has been nationally recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a private, non-profit, independent accrediting agency since 1968. It has been at the forefront of advancing the quality of health education programs throughout the country.
ABHES enhances the quality of education and training and promotes institutional and programmatic accountability through systematic and consistent program evaluation. Its key is to assure the quality of the programs it accredits, and assist in the improvement of the programs. This quality-determination is accomplished by rigorous and systematic evaluation based on valid standards.
The goals of ABHES focus on three key areas: recognition, resources, and service; all of which it believes are essential and paramount to achieving its mission.
Carol Moneymaker, Executive Director
7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314N
Falls Church, VA 22043
Phone: (703) 917-9503
Fax: (703) 917-4109
E-mail: CMoneymaker@abhes.org
Reference:www.aacn.nche.edu
There are many International nursing students got terrible lost caused by Nursing School Scam; How to avoid this kind of lost? actually, it is very simple just by checking with Nursing Accreditation
Accreditation is a form of independent, professional certification that focuses on schools and programs in a particular field. Accreditation of nursing schools and programs therefore assures you and your parents that the school adheres to high quality standards. Which means the programs are delivered by qualified faculty and are constantly updated to follow the changes and meet the needs of the industry and working world. Attending an accredited school or program is often thought to make you more competitive on the job market.
Accreditation in the US takes place at different levels. First you have governmental and other agencies that govern and recognize the accrediting bodies. The US Department of Education, the Council for Higher Education Association (CHEA) and the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA) grant power to associations that oversee accreditation at the regional, institutional or program level.
Regional and Institutional: The US Department of Education recognizes 6 distinct higher educational regions, each of which is overseen by a different accrediting body. This is the type of accreditation most commonly referred to and is for a university or college as a whole, not for individual programs. Accreditation by these regional agencies isn't automatic: this is voluntary accreditation, and some of these agencies may also restrict the types of schools they will accredit, such as only degree-granting institutions. Depending on the kind of university or college it is (e.g., private, technical, etc.) it may also be accredited by institute-type specific agencies.
Specialized: Specialized accreditation is a type of national accreditation that focuses on specific areas of study and individual programs. This is sometimes called professional accreditation, because it means specific programs meet the national standards for that field of study. There are hundreds of specialized accrediting bodies in the US.
Accrediting Agencies
The goal of accreditation is to ensure that higher education institutions meet acceptable levels of quality. Accrediting agencies are private educational associations of regional or national scope that develop criteria and conduct peer evaluations to assess whether or not those criteria are met. Institutions or programs that meet an agency's criteria are thereby "accredited."
This is a listing of the regional, national, and specialized accreditation agencies recognized by the US
Why Accreditation?
The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality. Accrediting agencies have no legal control over institutions or programs; they promote certain standards and approve or renew membership of institutions that apply and meet the accreditation standards or criteria. Certain licensing programs may require that you've been through a course of study with specialized accreditation, because it ensures that you have been taught by faculty qualified to teach in that field. The US Secretary of Education and CHEA each maintain and publish a list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies, and most institutions attain eligibility for Federal funds by holding accredited or pre-accredited status with one of the recognized accrediting agencies.
When assessing quality, you can also look at whether a school or program has any memberships in, or endorsements by, discipline-specific professional associations which reflect certain standards of quality, but this is not the same as official accreditation. Below, are most used Accrediting Agencies:
Accrediting Agencies
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Established: 1996
Location: Washington, DC
Web: www.aacn.nche.edu/accreditation/index.htm
Scope: Accredits bachelor's and master's degree programs in the US and its territories.
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Established: 1997
Location: New York, New York
Web: www.nlnac.org
Scope: Accredits postsecondary nursing schools and programs leading to certificate, diploma and professional degrees (associate's, bachelor's, master's).
Some program-specific accrediting agencies
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE-ADA): Accredits associate's, bachelor's and master's degree dietetic and dietetic technician programs.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
As a leader in health education accreditation for over 40 years, ABHES has been nationally recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a private, non-profit, independent accrediting agency since 1968. It has been at the forefront of advancing the quality of health education programs throughout the country.
ABHES enhances the quality of education and training and promotes institutional and programmatic accountability through systematic and consistent program evaluation. Its key is to assure the quality of the programs it accredits, and assist in the improvement of the programs. This quality-determination is accomplished by rigorous and systematic evaluation based on valid standards.
The goals of ABHES focus on three key areas: recognition, resources, and service; all of which it believes are essential and paramount to achieving its mission.
Carol Moneymaker, Executive Director
7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314N
Falls Church, VA 22043
Phone: (703) 917-9503
Fax: (703) 917-4109
E-mail: CMoneymaker@abhes.org
Reference:www.aacn.nche.edu
Monday, October 18, 2010
Financial Aid Reference Information for International nursing Student
By: http://www.skybluecross.org/
Most International nursing Student’s 1st biggest problem need to solve, maybe Financial Problem; What we are going to talk about is Nursing School Financial Aid Application
Financial Aid refers to funding for educational expenses provided through grants, loans, scholarships, and work study programs. These expenses also include tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, etc. Financial aid is available for students who seek education at a college, university, or private school. Financial Aid, not to be confused with student loans, is classified into two different categories based on different criteria through which it is rewarded. There is merit-based financial aid, and need-based financial aid. Visit our webpage about Free Stimulus Money for College for new and updated information! Also check out our Top Military Schools List
Financial Aid Options
Merit-Based Financial Aid Merit-based scholarships include both scholarships awarded by outside organizations, or by the individual college or university itself. Typically awarded for outstanding academic achievements, merit scholarships can also be awarded for personal characteristics such as a special talent or leadership potential. Merit-based scholarships can also be obtained because of group affiliation (such as Boys Club, YMCA, etc.) Many times, merit scholarships are awarded without regard for the financial need of the applicant. There are many colleges that automatically consider merit scholarships for every admitted student. However at other schools, a separate application process is required.
Need-Based Financial
AidNeed-based financial aid is figured and awarded on the basis of the financial need of the student. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) plays the largest role in the need-based aid process by determining federal, state, and institutional need-based aid eligibility. At private institutions however, a supplementary application may be necessary for institutional need-based aid.
More information about The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form specific form that can be filled out on an annually basis by current and anticipating university students. This includes both undergraduate and graduate students. This form can also be filled out by the parents of the student. This form is used to determine the student’s eligibility for federal student financial aid. This aid including Pell grants, PLUS loans, Stafford loans, and work-study programs. Most states and schools use the information from the FAFSA to award non-financial aid.
The FAFSA consists of several questions regarding the student’s finances, as well as the finances of his or her parents. These questions are developed into a formula that determines the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Determining the EFC is based on the family size, income, number in college, and assets. Assets play a key role in determining the EFC, except for retirement and 401K. This is where the parents also play a large role unless the student is under the age of eighteen. That then relieves the parents of financial responsibility.
Nearly every student is eligible for some form of financial aid, including low-interest Federal Stafford and/or parent plus loans. This eligibility is regardless of income or circumstances, provided that a student:
• Is a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national or an eligible non-citizen
• Has a high school diploma or GED
• Has a valid social security number
• Does not owe refunds on any federal student grants
• Is registered with the U.S. Selective Service (if you are a male aged 18-25)
• Is not in default of any student loans
• Completes a FAFSA promising to use any federal aid for educational purposes
• Has not been found guilty of the sale or possession of illegal drugs during a period in which federal aid was being received
The FAFSA Checklist:
• Drivers License, Social Security Card, or Alien Registration Card
• Income tax returns, W-2 forms, and 1040 of the previous year (if married, include spouse documents)
• Parent’s info if dependent
• Records of untaxed income (Welfare, Social Security income, Veteran’s benefits, child support, worker’s compensation, etc.)
• Current bank statements, records of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other investments
• Mortgage information
You are independent if:
• Married
• Grad or Professional Student
• Orphan, ward of court or was until age 18
• 24 years or older by Dec. 31 of award year
• Veteran of the Armed Forces of the U.S.
• Have legal dependents other than spouse
• Student whom a financial aid administrator makes a documented determination because of unusual circumstances
Resources
• http://www.ed.gov/finaid.html
• http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
• http://studentaid.ed.gov/
• http://www.directoryofschools.com
Most International nursing Student’s 1st biggest problem need to solve, maybe Financial Problem; What we are going to talk about is Nursing School Financial Aid Application
Financial Aid refers to funding for educational expenses provided through grants, loans, scholarships, and work study programs. These expenses also include tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, etc. Financial aid is available for students who seek education at a college, university, or private school. Financial Aid, not to be confused with student loans, is classified into two different categories based on different criteria through which it is rewarded. There is merit-based financial aid, and need-based financial aid. Visit our webpage about Free Stimulus Money for College for new and updated information! Also check out our Top Military Schools List
Financial Aid Options
Merit-Based Financial Aid Merit-based scholarships include both scholarships awarded by outside organizations, or by the individual college or university itself. Typically awarded for outstanding academic achievements, merit scholarships can also be awarded for personal characteristics such as a special talent or leadership potential. Merit-based scholarships can also be obtained because of group affiliation (such as Boys Club, YMCA, etc.) Many times, merit scholarships are awarded without regard for the financial need of the applicant. There are many colleges that automatically consider merit scholarships for every admitted student. However at other schools, a separate application process is required.
Need-Based Financial
AidNeed-based financial aid is figured and awarded on the basis of the financial need of the student. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) plays the largest role in the need-based aid process by determining federal, state, and institutional need-based aid eligibility. At private institutions however, a supplementary application may be necessary for institutional need-based aid.
More information about The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form specific form that can be filled out on an annually basis by current and anticipating university students. This includes both undergraduate and graduate students. This form can also be filled out by the parents of the student. This form is used to determine the student’s eligibility for federal student financial aid. This aid including Pell grants, PLUS loans, Stafford loans, and work-study programs. Most states and schools use the information from the FAFSA to award non-financial aid.
The FAFSA consists of several questions regarding the student’s finances, as well as the finances of his or her parents. These questions are developed into a formula that determines the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Determining the EFC is based on the family size, income, number in college, and assets. Assets play a key role in determining the EFC, except for retirement and 401K. This is where the parents also play a large role unless the student is under the age of eighteen. That then relieves the parents of financial responsibility.
Nearly every student is eligible for some form of financial aid, including low-interest Federal Stafford and/or parent plus loans. This eligibility is regardless of income or circumstances, provided that a student:
• Is a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national or an eligible non-citizen
• Has a high school diploma or GED
• Has a valid social security number
• Does not owe refunds on any federal student grants
• Is registered with the U.S. Selective Service (if you are a male aged 18-25)
• Is not in default of any student loans
• Completes a FAFSA promising to use any federal aid for educational purposes
• Has not been found guilty of the sale or possession of illegal drugs during a period in which federal aid was being received
The FAFSA Checklist:
• Drivers License, Social Security Card, or Alien Registration Card
• Income tax returns, W-2 forms, and 1040 of the previous year (if married, include spouse documents)
• Parent’s info if dependent
• Records of untaxed income (Welfare, Social Security income, Veteran’s benefits, child support, worker’s compensation, etc.)
• Current bank statements, records of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other investments
• Mortgage information
You are independent if:
• Married
• Grad or Professional Student
• Orphan, ward of court or was until age 18
• 24 years or older by Dec. 31 of award year
• Veteran of the Armed Forces of the U.S.
• Have legal dependents other than spouse
• Student whom a financial aid administrator makes a documented determination because of unusual circumstances
Resources
• http://www.ed.gov/finaid.html
• http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
• http://studentaid.ed.gov/
• http://www.directoryofschools.com
Sunday, October 17, 2010
International nurse Nursing Resume Guidelines
By: http://www.skybluecross.org/
After you have completed your Nursing education with Nursing Schools, now you would like to find a job. First Step is to prepare yourself a Resume to let your potential employer know more about you and decide to have an interview with you
Resume Guidelines
The resume is a visually enticing work of art. It must be a simple clean structure. Very easy for the reader to follow and understand. It must also be balanced, symmetrical, and un-crowded. There needs to be as much white space between sections of writing as possible. These sections of writing should be no longer than six lines, and shorter if possible. These Guidelines will help show you how to create a resume that will get you the job you desire.
Writing Your Resume
The resume is a tool with one specific purpose, to win the interview you intend to have. A resume is an advertisement of yourself and your accomplishments, nothing more, nothing less.
A great resume doesn't just tell the employer what you have done throughout your working life, but makes the same assertion that all good ads do. If you invest in this product, you will get these very specific and direct benefits. It will present you in the best light. And it will need to convince the employer that you have what it takes to be successful in this new position or career.
It will need to be so pleasing to the eye that the reader is enticed to pick it up and read it. It should automatically stimulate interest in meeting you and learning more about you. Your resume needs to inspire the prospective employer to pick up the phone or email you and ask you to come in for an interview
Nursing Resume Example
Sample Nursing Resume
This sample nursing resume will give you a quickstart on building an effective and optimized resume for your job application. Visitors can feel free to customize and edit our sample nursing resume as per their requirement for job application. We hope that our sample nursing resume will go a long way in portraying your abilities and skillsets efficiently.
Richard Anderson,
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.
OBJECTIVE :
Seeking a challenging position in a busy hospital where my extensive medical professional and practical experience will be fully utilized.
CAREER PROFILE :
• Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
• Remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention.
• Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to complex problems.
• Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations.
• Develop rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians.
• Relate well to people from a variety of cultures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :
All Saints Hospital, Quincy, MA
1998 – Present
Staff Nurse
• Implement patient care for up to 12 patients per section.
• Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
• Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
• Interact with departments regarding patient care.
• Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
• Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses.
• Evaluate staffing requirements including floor assignments.
• Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
St. Andrews Hospital, Cambridge, MA
1994 – 1998
Staff Nurse
• Assigned to provide patient care for 10 patients in area 2.
• Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients.
• Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies.
• Assisted in the orientation of new staff members.
• Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status.
• Monitored and maintained patient charts.
• Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs.
Brookline Retirement Home, Brookline, MA
1992 - 1994
Nursing Aid
• Assisted nursing staff in the care of all patients including bathing, changing and feeding.
• Administered insulin shots and local anaesthetic.
• Provided quality patient care.
• Managed confidential patient files.
EDUCATION :
Boston University, Boston, MA
1990 – 1994
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Boston College, Boston, MA
1998 – 1990
MSc in Health Care Management
PERSONAL DETAILS :
In my free time I volunteer at the local community centre where I spend time with the older group. I help them to enjoy activities such as painting, crochet, weaving and knitting. We also provide entertainment in the form of bingo, charades, and other games.
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After you have completed your Nursing education with Nursing Schools, now you would like to find a job. First Step is to prepare yourself a Resume to let your potential employer know more about you and decide to have an interview with you
Resume Guidelines
The resume is a visually enticing work of art. It must be a simple clean structure. Very easy for the reader to follow and understand. It must also be balanced, symmetrical, and un-crowded. There needs to be as much white space between sections of writing as possible. These sections of writing should be no longer than six lines, and shorter if possible. These Guidelines will help show you how to create a resume that will get you the job you desire.
Writing Your Resume
The resume is a tool with one specific purpose, to win the interview you intend to have. A resume is an advertisement of yourself and your accomplishments, nothing more, nothing less.
A great resume doesn't just tell the employer what you have done throughout your working life, but makes the same assertion that all good ads do. If you invest in this product, you will get these very specific and direct benefits. It will present you in the best light. And it will need to convince the employer that you have what it takes to be successful in this new position or career.
It will need to be so pleasing to the eye that the reader is enticed to pick it up and read it. It should automatically stimulate interest in meeting you and learning more about you. Your resume needs to inspire the prospective employer to pick up the phone or email you and ask you to come in for an interview
Nursing Resume Example
Sample Nursing Resume
This sample nursing resume will give you a quickstart on building an effective and optimized resume for your job application. Visitors can feel free to customize and edit our sample nursing resume as per their requirement for job application. We hope that our sample nursing resume will go a long way in portraying your abilities and skillsets efficiently.
Richard Anderson,
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.
OBJECTIVE :
Seeking a challenging position in a busy hospital where my extensive medical professional and practical experience will be fully utilized.
CAREER PROFILE :
• Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
• Remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention.
• Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to complex problems.
• Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations.
• Develop rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians.
• Relate well to people from a variety of cultures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :
All Saints Hospital, Quincy, MA
1998 – Present
Staff Nurse
• Implement patient care for up to 12 patients per section.
• Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
• Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
• Interact with departments regarding patient care.
• Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
• Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses.
• Evaluate staffing requirements including floor assignments.
• Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
St. Andrews Hospital, Cambridge, MA
1994 – 1998
Staff Nurse
• Assigned to provide patient care for 10 patients in area 2.
• Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients.
• Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies.
• Assisted in the orientation of new staff members.
• Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status.
• Monitored and maintained patient charts.
• Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs.
Brookline Retirement Home, Brookline, MA
1992 - 1994
Nursing Aid
• Assisted nursing staff in the care of all patients including bathing, changing and feeding.
• Administered insulin shots and local anaesthetic.
• Provided quality patient care.
• Managed confidential patient files.
EDUCATION :
Boston University, Boston, MA
1990 – 1994
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Boston College, Boston, MA
1998 – 1990
MSc in Health Care Management
PERSONAL DETAILS :
In my free time I volunteer at the local community centre where I spend time with the older group. I help them to enjoy activities such as painting, crochet, weaving and knitting. We also provide entertainment in the form of bingo, charades, and other games.
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Resume Guidelines
The resume is a visually enticing work of art. It must be a simple clean structure. Very easy for the reader to follow and understand. It must also be balanced, symmetrical, and un-crowded. There needs to be as much white space between sections of writing as possible. These sections of writing should be no longer than six lines, and shorter if possible. These Guidelines will help show you how to create a resume that will get you the job you desire.
Writing Your Resume
The resume is a tool with one specific purpose, to win the interview you intend to have. A resume is an advertisement of yourself and your accomplishments, nothing more, nothing less.
A great resume doesn't just tell the employer what you have done throughout your working life, but makes the same assertion that all good ads do. If you invest in this product, you will get these very specific and direct benefits. It will present you in the best light. And it will need to convince the employer that you have what it takes to be successful in this new position or career.
It will need to be so pleasing to the eye that the reader is enticed to pick it up and read it. It should automatically stimulate interest in meeting you and learning more about you. Your resume needs to inspire the prospective employer to pick up the phone or email you and ask you to come in for an interview
Nursing Resume Example
Sample Nursing Resume
This sample nursing resume will give you a quickstart on building an effective and optimized resume for your job application. Visitors can feel free to customize and edit our sample nursing resume as per their requirement for job application. We hope that our sample nursing resume will go a long way in portraying your abilities and skillsets efficiently.
Richard Anderson,
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.
OBJECTIVE :
Seeking a challenging position in a busy hospital where my extensive medical professional and practical experience will be fully utilized.
CAREER PROFILE :
• Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
• Remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention.
• Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to complex problems.
• Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations.
• Develop rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians.
• Relate well to people from a variety of cultures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :
All Saints Hospital, Quincy, MA
1998 – Present
Staff Nurse
• Implement patient care for up to 12 patients per section.
• Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
• Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
• Interact with departments regarding patient care.
• Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
• Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses.
• Evaluate staffing requirements including floor assignments.
• Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
St. Andrews Hospital, Cambridge, MA
1994 – 1998
Staff Nurse
• Assigned to provide patient care for 10 patients in area 2.
• Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients.
• Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies.
• Assisted in the orientation of new staff members.
• Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status.
• Monitored and maintained patient charts.
• Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs.
Brookline Retirement Home, Brookline, MA
1992 - 1994
Nursing Aid
• Assisted nursing staff in the care of all patients including bathing, changing and feeding.
• Administered insulin shots and local anaesthetic.
• Provided quality patient care.
• Managed confidential patient files.
EDUCATION :
Boston University, Boston, MA
1990 – 1994
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Boston College, Boston, MA
1998 – 1990
MSc in Health Care Management
PERSONAL DETAILS :
In my free time I volunteer at the local community centre where I spend time with the older group. I help them to enjoy activities such as painting, crochet, weaving and knitting. We also provide entertainment in the form of bingo, charades, and other games.
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After you have completed your Nursing education with Nursing Schools, now you would like to find a job. First Step is to prepare yourself a Resume to let your potential employer know more about you and decide to have an interview with you
Resume Guidelines
The resume is a visually enticing work of art. It must be a simple clean structure. Very easy for the reader to follow and understand. It must also be balanced, symmetrical, and un-crowded. There needs to be as much white space between sections of writing as possible. These sections of writing should be no longer than six lines, and shorter if possible. These Guidelines will help show you how to create a resume that will get you the job you desire.
Writing Your Resume
The resume is a tool with one specific purpose, to win the interview you intend to have. A resume is an advertisement of yourself and your accomplishments, nothing more, nothing less.
A great resume doesn't just tell the employer what you have done throughout your working life, but makes the same assertion that all good ads do. If you invest in this product, you will get these very specific and direct benefits. It will present you in the best light. And it will need to convince the employer that you have what it takes to be successful in this new position or career.
It will need to be so pleasing to the eye that the reader is enticed to pick it up and read it. It should automatically stimulate interest in meeting you and learning more about you. Your resume needs to inspire the prospective employer to pick up the phone or email you and ask you to come in for an interview
Nursing Resume Example
Sample Nursing Resume
This sample nursing resume will give you a quickstart on building an effective and optimized resume for your job application. Visitors can feel free to customize and edit our sample nursing resume as per their requirement for job application. We hope that our sample nursing resume will go a long way in portraying your abilities and skillsets efficiently.
Richard Anderson,
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.
OBJECTIVE :
Seeking a challenging position in a busy hospital where my extensive medical professional and practical experience will be fully utilized.
CAREER PROFILE :
• Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
• Remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention.
• Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to complex problems.
• Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations.
• Develop rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians.
• Relate well to people from a variety of cultures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :
All Saints Hospital, Quincy, MA
1998 – Present
Staff Nurse
• Implement patient care for up to 12 patients per section.
• Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
• Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
• Interact with departments regarding patient care.
• Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
• Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses.
• Evaluate staffing requirements including floor assignments.
• Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
St. Andrews Hospital, Cambridge, MA
1994 – 1998
Staff Nurse
• Assigned to provide patient care for 10 patients in area 2.
• Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients.
• Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies.
• Assisted in the orientation of new staff members.
• Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status.
• Monitored and maintained patient charts.
• Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs.
Brookline Retirement Home, Brookline, MA
1992 - 1994
Nursing Aid
• Assisted nursing staff in the care of all patients including bathing, changing and feeding.
• Administered insulin shots and local anaesthetic.
• Provided quality patient care.
• Managed confidential patient files.
EDUCATION :
Boston University, Boston, MA
1990 – 1994
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Boston College, Boston, MA
1998 – 1990
MSc in Health Care Management
PERSONAL DETAILS :
In my free time I volunteer at the local community centre where I spend time with the older group. I help them to enjoy activities such as painting, crochet, weaving and knitting. We also provide entertainment in the form of bingo, charades, and other games.
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After you have completed your Nursing education with Nursing Schools, now you would like to find a job. First Step is to prepare yourself a Resume to let your potential employer know more about you and decide to have an interview with you
Resume Guidelines
The resume is a visually enticing work of art. It must be a simple clean structure. Very easy for the reader to follow and understand. It must also be balanced, symmetrical, and un-crowded. There needs to be as much white space between sections of writing as possible. These sections of writing should be no longer than six lines, and shorter if possible. These Guidelines will help show you how to create a resume that will get you the job you desire.
Writing Your Resume
The resume is a tool with one specific purpose, to win the interview you intend to have. A resume is an advertisement of yourself and your accomplishments, nothing more, nothing less.
A great resume doesn't just tell the employer what you have done throughout your working life, but makes the same assertion that all good ads do. If you invest in this product, you will get these very specific and direct benefits. It will present you in the best light. And it will need to convince the employer that you have what it takes to be successful in this new position or career.
It will need to be so pleasing to the eye that the reader is enticed to pick it up and read it. It should automatically stimulate interest in meeting you and learning more about you. Your resume needs to inspire the prospective employer to pick up the phone or email you and ask you to come in for an interview
Nursing Resume Example
Sample Nursing Resume
This sample nursing resume will give you a quickstart on building an effective and optimized resume for your job application. Visitors can feel free to customize and edit our sample nursing resume as per their requirement for job application. We hope that our sample nursing resume will go a long way in portraying your abilities and skillsets efficiently.
Richard Anderson,
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.
OBJECTIVE :
Seeking a challenging position in a busy hospital where my extensive medical professional and practical experience will be fully utilized.
CAREER PROFILE :
• Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
• Remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention.
• Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to complex problems.
• Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations.
• Develop rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians.
• Relate well to people from a variety of cultures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :
All Saints Hospital, Quincy, MA
1998 – Present
Staff Nurse
• Implement patient care for up to 12 patients per section.
• Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
• Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
• Interact with departments regarding patient care.
• Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
• Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses.
• Evaluate staffing requirements including floor assignments.
• Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
St. Andrews Hospital, Cambridge, MA
1994 – 1998
Staff Nurse
• Assigned to provide patient care for 10 patients in area 2.
• Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients.
• Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies.
• Assisted in the orientation of new staff members.
• Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status.
• Monitored and maintained patient charts.
• Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs.
Brookline Retirement Home, Brookline, MA
1992 - 1994
Nursing Aid
• Assisted nursing staff in the care of all patients including bathing, changing and feeding.
• Administered insulin shots and local anaesthetic.
• Provided quality patient care.
• Managed confidential patient files.
EDUCATION :
Boston University, Boston, MA
1990 – 1994
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Boston College, Boston, MA
1998 – 1990
MSc in Health Care Management
PERSONAL DETAILS :
In my free time I volunteer at the local community centre where I spend time with the older group. I help them to enjoy activities such as painting, crochet, weaving and knitting. We also provide entertainment in the form of bingo, charades, and other games.
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After you have completed your Nursing education with Nursing Schools, now you would like to find a job. First Step is to prepare yourself a Resume to let your potential employer know more about you and decide to have an interview with you
Resume Guidelines
The resume is a visually enticing work of art. It must be a simple clean structure. Very easy for the reader to follow and understand. It must also be balanced, symmetrical, and un-crowded. There needs to be as much white space between sections of writing as possible. These sections of writing should be no longer than six lines, and shorter if possible. These Guidelines will help show you how to create a resume that will get you the job you desire.
Writing Your Resume
The resume is a tool with one specific purpose, to win the interview you intend to have. A resume is an advertisement of yourself and your accomplishments, nothing more, nothing less.
A great resume doesn't just tell the employer what you have done throughout your working life, but makes the same assertion that all good ads do. If you invest in this product, you will get these very specific and direct benefits. It will present you in the best light. And it will need to convince the employer that you have what it takes to be successful in this new position or career.
It will need to be so pleasing to the eye that the reader is enticed to pick it up and read it. It should automatically stimulate interest in meeting you and learning more about you. Your resume needs to inspire the prospective employer to pick up the phone or email you and ask you to come in for an interview
Nursing Resume Example
Sample Nursing Resume
This sample nursing resume will give you a quickstart on building an effective and optimized resume for your job application. Visitors can feel free to customize and edit our sample nursing resume as per their requirement for job application. We hope that our sample nursing resume will go a long way in portraying your abilities and skillsets efficiently.
Richard Anderson,
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.
OBJECTIVE :
Seeking a challenging position in a busy hospital where my extensive medical professional and practical experience will be fully utilized.
CAREER PROFILE :
• Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
• Remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention.
• Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to complex problems.
• Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations.
• Develop rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians.
• Relate well to people from a variety of cultures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :
All Saints Hospital, Quincy, MA
1998 – Present
Staff Nurse
• Implement patient care for up to 12 patients per section.
• Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
• Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes.
• Interact with departments regarding patient care.
• Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
• Provide assistance to Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses.
• Evaluate staffing requirements including floor assignments.
• Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
St. Andrews Hospital, Cambridge, MA
1994 – 1998
Staff Nurse
• Assigned to provide patient care for 10 patients in area 2.
• Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients.
• Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies.
• Assisted in the orientation of new staff members.
• Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status.
• Monitored and maintained patient charts.
• Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs.
Brookline Retirement Home, Brookline, MA
1992 - 1994
Nursing Aid
• Assisted nursing staff in the care of all patients including bathing, changing and feeding.
• Administered insulin shots and local anaesthetic.
• Provided quality patient care.
• Managed confidential patient files.
EDUCATION :
Boston University, Boston, MA
1990 – 1994
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Boston College, Boston, MA
1998 – 1990
MSc in Health Care Management
PERSONAL DETAILS :
In my free time I volunteer at the local community centre where I spend time with the older group. I help them to enjoy activities such as painting, crochet, weaving and knitting. We also provide entertainment in the form of bingo, charades, and other games.
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International Nurse HealthCare Salary Guide II
By http://www.skybluecross.org/
Each segment of the health care industry provides a different mix of wage and salary health-related jobs.
Hospitals - Hospitals employ workers with all levels of education and training, thereby providing a wider variety of services than is offered by other segments of the health care industry. About 3 in 10 hospital workers is a registered nurse. Hospitals also employ many physicians and surgeons, therapists, and social workers. About 1 in 5 hospital jobs are in a service occupation, such as nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides, or building cleaning workers. Hospitals also employ large numbers of office and administrative support workers.
Nursing and residential care facilities - About 2 out of 3 nursing and residential care facility jobs are in service occupations, primarily nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides. Professional and administrative support occupations make up a much smaller percentage of employment in this segment, compared to other parts of the health care industry. Federal law requires nursing facilities to have licensed personnel on hand 24 hours a day and to maintain an appropriate level of care.
Offices of physicians - Many of the jobs in offices of physicians are in professional and related occupations, primarily physicians, surgeons, and registered nurses. About two-fifths of all jobs, however, are in office and administrative support occupations, such as receptionists and information clerks.
Offices of dentists - Roughly one-third of all jobs in this segment are in service occupations, mostly dental assistants. The typical staffing pattern in dentists’ offices consists of one dentist with a support staff of dental hygienists and dental assistants. Larger practices are more likely to employ office managers and administrative support workers.
Home health care services - About 3 in 5 jobs in this segment are in service occupations, mostly home health aides and personal and home care aides. Nursing and therapist jobs also account for substantial shares of employment in this segment.
Offices of other health practitioners - About 2 in 5 jobs in this industry segment are professional and related occupations, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, dispensing opticians, and chiropractors. Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations and office and administrative support occupations also accounted for a significant portion of all jobs—34 percent and 32 percent, respectively.
Outpatient care centers - This segment of the health care industry employs a high percentage of professional and related workers, including counselors, social workers, and registered nurses.
Other ambulatory health care services - Because this industry segment includes ambulance services, it employs about 2 out of every 5 emergency medical technicians and paramedics and ambulance drivers and attendants.
Medical and diagnostic laboratories - Professional and related workers, primarily clinical laboratory and radiologic technologists and technicians, make up 44 percent of all jobs in this industry segment. Service workers employed in this segment include medical assistants, medical equipment preparers, and medical transcriptionists.
The Health Care Work Environment
Average weekly hours of nonsupervisory workers in private health care varied among the different segments of the industry. Workers in offices of dentists averaged only 27.1 hours per week in 2006, while those in psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals averaged 35.7 hours, compared with 33.9 hours for all private industry.
Many workers in the health care industry are on part-time schedules. Part-time workers made up about 19 percent of the health care workforce as a whole in 2006, but accounted for 38 percent of workers in offices of dentists and 31 percent of those in offices of other health practitioners. Many health care establishments operate around the clock and need staff at all hours. Shift work is common in some occupations, such as registered nurses. Numerous health care workers hold more than one job.
In 2006, the incidence of occupational injury and illness in hospitals was 8.1 cases per 100 full-time workers, compared with an average of 4.4 for private industry overall. Nursing care facilities had a higher rate of 9.8. Health care workers involved in direct patient care must take precautions to prevent back strain from lifting patients and equipment; to minimize exposure to radiation and caustic chemicals; and to guard against infectious diseases, such as AIDS, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Home care personnel who make house calls are exposed to the possibility of being injured in highway accidents, all types of overexertion when assisting patients, and falls inside and outside homes.
Training & Qualifications
Most workers have jobs that require less than 4 years of college education, but health diagnosing and treating practitioners are among the most educated workers.
A variety of programs after high school provide specialized training for jobs in health care. Students preparing for health careers can enter programs leading to a certificate or a degree at the associate, baccalaureate, or graduate level. Two-year programs resulting in certificates or associate degrees are the minimum standard credential for occupations such as dental hygienist or radiologic technologist. Most therapists and social workers have at least a bachelor’s degree. Health diagnosing and treating practitioners—such as physicians and surgeons, optometrists, and podiatrists—are among the most educated workers, with many years of education and training beyond college.
The health care industry also provides many job opportunities for people without specialized training beyond high school. In fact, more than half of workers in nursing and residential care facilities have a high school diploma or less, as do a fifth of workers in hospitals.
Some health care establishments provide on-the-job or classroom training, as well as continuing education. For example, in all certified nursing facilities, nursing aides must complete a State-approved training and competency evaluation program and participate in at least 12 hours of in-service education annually. Hospitals are more likely than other facilities to have the resources and incentive to provide training programs and advancement opportunities to their employees. In other segments of health care, the variety of positions and advancement opportunities are more limited. Larger establishments usually offer a broader range of opportunities.
Some hospitals provide training or tuition assistance in return for a promise to work at their facility for a particular length of time after graduation. Many nursing facilities have similar programs. Some hospitals have cross-training programs that train their workers—through formal college programs, continuing education, or in-house training—to perform functions outside their specialties.
Persons considering careers in health care should have a strong desire to help others, genuine concern for the welfare of patients and clients, and an ability to deal with people of diverse backgrounds in stressful situations.
Health specialists with clinical expertise can advance to department head positions or even higher level management jobs. Medical and health services managers can advance to more responsible positions, all the way up to chief executive officer.
Important Points
•As the largest industry in 2006, health care provided 14 million jobs—13.6 million jobs for wage and salary workers and about 438,000 jobs for the self-employed.
•7 of the 20 fastest growing occupations are health care related.
•Health care will generate 3 million new wage and salary jobs between 2006 and 2016, more than any other industry.
•Most workers have jobs that require less than 4 years of college education, but health diagnosing and treating practitioners are among the most educated workers.
Estimated Earnings
Average earnings of nonsupervisory workers in most health care segments are higher than the average for all private industry, with hospital workers earning considerably more than the average and those employed in nursing and residential care facilities and home health care services earning less. Average earnings often are higher in hospitals because the percentage of jobs requiring higher levels of education and training is greater than in other segments. Those segments of the industry with lower earnings employ large numbers of part-time service workers.
As in most industries, professionals and managers working in health care typically earn more than other workers in the industry. Earnings in individual health care occupations vary as widely as the duties, level of education and training, and amount of responsibility required by the occupation. Some establishments offer tuition reimbursement, paid training, child day care services, and flexible work hours. Health care establishments that must be staffed around the clock to care for patients and handle emergencies often pay premiums for overtime and weekend work, holidays, late shifts, and time spent on call. Bonuses and profit-sharing payments also may add to earnings.
Earnings vary not only by type of establishment and occupation, but also by size; salaries tend to be higher in larger hospitals and group practices. Geographic location also can affect earnings.
Health care workers generally receive standard benefits, such as health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and pension plans. However, benefits can vary greatly by occupation and by employer.
Although some hospitals have unions, the health care industry is not heavily unionized. In 2006, only 10 percent of workers in the industry were members of unions or covered by union contracts, compared with about 13 percent for all industries.
Employment Information
As the largest industry in 2006, health care provided 14 million jobs—13.6 million jobs for wage and salary workers and about 438,000 jobs for self-employed and unpaid family workers. Of the 13.6 million wage and salary jobs, 40 percent were in hospitals; another 21 percent were in nursing and residential care facilities; and 16 percent were in offices of physicians. The majority of jobs for self-employed and unpaid family workers in health care were in offices of physicians, dentists, and other health practitioners—about 295,000 out of the 438,000 total self-employed.
Health care jobs are found throughout the country, but they are concentrated in the largest States—in particular, California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Workers in health care tend to be older than workers in other industries. Health care workers also are more likely to remain employed in the same occupation, in part because of the high level of education and training required for many health occupations.
Job Outlook
Health care will generate 3 million new wage and salary jobs between 2006 and 2016, more than any other industry. Seven of the twenty fastest growing occupations are health care related. Job opportunities should be good in all employment settings.
Wage and salary employment in the health care industry is projected to increase 22 percent through 2016, compared with 11 percent for all industries combined. Employment growth is expected to account for about 3 million new wage and salary jobs—20 percent of all wage and salary jobs added to the economy over the 2006-16 period. Projected rates of employment growth for the various segments of the industry range from 13 percent in hospitals, the largest and slowest growing industry segment, to 55 percent in the much smaller home health care services.
Employment in health care will continue to grow for several reasons. The number of people in older age groups, with much greater than average health care needs, will grow faster than the total population between 2006 and 2016; as a result, the demand for health care will increase. Employment in home health care and nursing and residential care should increase rapidly as life expectancies rise, and as aging children are less able to care for their parents and rely more on long-term care facilities. Advances in medical technology will continue to improve the survival rate of severely ill and injured patients, who will then need extensive therapy and care. New technologies will make it possible to identify and treat conditions that were previously not treatable. Medical group practices and integrated health systems will become larger and more complex, increasing the need for office and administrative support workers. Industry growth also will occur as a result of the shift from inpatient to less expensive outpatient and home health care because of improvements in diagnostic tests and surgical procedures, along with patients’ desires to be treated at home.
Many of the occupations projected to grow the fastest in the economy are concentrated in the health care industry. For example, over the 2006-16 period, total employment of home health aides—including the self-employed—is projected to increase by 49 percent, medical assistants by 35 percent, physical therapist assistants by 32 percent, and physician assistants by 27 percent.
Rapid growth is expected for workers in occupations concentrated outside the inpatient hospital sector, such as pharmacy technicians and personal and home care aides. Because of cost pressures, many health care facilities will adjust their staffing patterns to reduce labor costs. Where patient care demands and regulations allow, health care facilities will substitute lower paid providers and will cross-train their workforces. Many facilities have cut the number of middle managers, while simultaneously creating new managerial positions as the facilities diversify. Traditional inpatient hospital positions are no longer the only option for many future health care workers; persons seeking a career in the field must be willing to work in various employment settings. Hospitals will be the slowest growing segment within the health care industry because of efforts to control hospital costs and the increasing use of outpatient clinics and other alternative care sites.
Demand for dental care will rise due to population growth, greater retention of natural teeth by middle-aged and older persons, greater awareness of the importance of dental care, and an increased ability to pay for services. Dentists will use support personnel such as dental hygienists and assistants to help meet their increased workloads.
In some management, business, and financial operations occupations, rapid growth will be tempered by restructuring to reduce administrative costs and streamline operations. Office automation and other technological changes will slow employment growth in office and administrative support occupations; but because the employment base is large, replacement needs will continue to create substantial numbers of job openings. Slower growing service occupations also will provide job openings due to replacement needs.
Prospects
Job opportunities should be good in all employment settings because of high job turnover, particularly from the large number of expected retirements and tougher immigration rules that are slowing the numbers of foreign health care workers entering the United States.
Occupations with the most replacement openings are usually large, with high turnover stemming from low pay and status, poor benefits, low training requirements, and a high proportion of young and part-time workers. Nursing aides, orderlies and attendants, and home health aides are among the occupations adding the most new jobs between 2006 and 2016, about 647,000 combined. By contrast, occupations with relatively few replacement openings—such as physicians and surgeons—are characterized by high pay and status, lengthy training requirements, and a high proportion of full-time workers.
Another occupation that is expected to have many openings is registered nurses. The median age of registered nurses is increasing, and not enough younger workers are replacing them. As a result, employers in some parts of the country are reporting difficulties in attracting and retaining nurses. Imbalances between the supply of and the demand for qualified workers should spur efforts to attract and retain qualified registered nurses. For example, employers may restructure workloads and job responsibilities, improve compensation and working conditions, and subsidize training or continuing education.
Health care workers at all levels of education and training will continue to be in demand. In many cases, it may be easier for jobseekers with health-specific training to obtain jobs and advance in their careers. Specialized clinical training is a requirement for many jobs in health care and is an asset even for many administrative jobs that do not specifically require it.
Office automation and other technological changes will slow employment growth in office and administrative support occupations; but because the employment base is large, replacement needs will continue to create substantial numbers of job openings. Slower growing service occupations also will provide job openings due to replacement needs.
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Each segment of the health care industry provides a different mix of wage and salary health-related jobs.
Hospitals - Hospitals employ workers with all levels of education and training, thereby providing a wider variety of services than is offered by other segments of the health care industry. About 3 in 10 hospital workers is a registered nurse. Hospitals also employ many physicians and surgeons, therapists, and social workers. About 1 in 5 hospital jobs are in a service occupation, such as nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides, or building cleaning workers. Hospitals also employ large numbers of office and administrative support workers.
Nursing and residential care facilities - About 2 out of 3 nursing and residential care facility jobs are in service occupations, primarily nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides. Professional and administrative support occupations make up a much smaller percentage of employment in this segment, compared to other parts of the health care industry. Federal law requires nursing facilities to have licensed personnel on hand 24 hours a day and to maintain an appropriate level of care.
Offices of physicians - Many of the jobs in offices of physicians are in professional and related occupations, primarily physicians, surgeons, and registered nurses. About two-fifths of all jobs, however, are in office and administrative support occupations, such as receptionists and information clerks.
Offices of dentists - Roughly one-third of all jobs in this segment are in service occupations, mostly dental assistants. The typical staffing pattern in dentists’ offices consists of one dentist with a support staff of dental hygienists and dental assistants. Larger practices are more likely to employ office managers and administrative support workers.
Home health care services - About 3 in 5 jobs in this segment are in service occupations, mostly home health aides and personal and home care aides. Nursing and therapist jobs also account for substantial shares of employment in this segment.
Offices of other health practitioners - About 2 in 5 jobs in this industry segment are professional and related occupations, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, dispensing opticians, and chiropractors. Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations and office and administrative support occupations also accounted for a significant portion of all jobs—34 percent and 32 percent, respectively.
Outpatient care centers - This segment of the health care industry employs a high percentage of professional and related workers, including counselors, social workers, and registered nurses.
Other ambulatory health care services - Because this industry segment includes ambulance services, it employs about 2 out of every 5 emergency medical technicians and paramedics and ambulance drivers and attendants.
Medical and diagnostic laboratories - Professional and related workers, primarily clinical laboratory and radiologic technologists and technicians, make up 44 percent of all jobs in this industry segment. Service workers employed in this segment include medical assistants, medical equipment preparers, and medical transcriptionists.
The Health Care Work Environment
Average weekly hours of nonsupervisory workers in private health care varied among the different segments of the industry. Workers in offices of dentists averaged only 27.1 hours per week in 2006, while those in psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals averaged 35.7 hours, compared with 33.9 hours for all private industry.
Many workers in the health care industry are on part-time schedules. Part-time workers made up about 19 percent of the health care workforce as a whole in 2006, but accounted for 38 percent of workers in offices of dentists and 31 percent of those in offices of other health practitioners. Many health care establishments operate around the clock and need staff at all hours. Shift work is common in some occupations, such as registered nurses. Numerous health care workers hold more than one job.
In 2006, the incidence of occupational injury and illness in hospitals was 8.1 cases per 100 full-time workers, compared with an average of 4.4 for private industry overall. Nursing care facilities had a higher rate of 9.8. Health care workers involved in direct patient care must take precautions to prevent back strain from lifting patients and equipment; to minimize exposure to radiation and caustic chemicals; and to guard against infectious diseases, such as AIDS, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Home care personnel who make house calls are exposed to the possibility of being injured in highway accidents, all types of overexertion when assisting patients, and falls inside and outside homes.
Training & Qualifications
Most workers have jobs that require less than 4 years of college education, but health diagnosing and treating practitioners are among the most educated workers.
A variety of programs after high school provide specialized training for jobs in health care. Students preparing for health careers can enter programs leading to a certificate or a degree at the associate, baccalaureate, or graduate level. Two-year programs resulting in certificates or associate degrees are the minimum standard credential for occupations such as dental hygienist or radiologic technologist. Most therapists and social workers have at least a bachelor’s degree. Health diagnosing and treating practitioners—such as physicians and surgeons, optometrists, and podiatrists—are among the most educated workers, with many years of education and training beyond college.
The health care industry also provides many job opportunities for people without specialized training beyond high school. In fact, more than half of workers in nursing and residential care facilities have a high school diploma or less, as do a fifth of workers in hospitals.
Some health care establishments provide on-the-job or classroom training, as well as continuing education. For example, in all certified nursing facilities, nursing aides must complete a State-approved training and competency evaluation program and participate in at least 12 hours of in-service education annually. Hospitals are more likely than other facilities to have the resources and incentive to provide training programs and advancement opportunities to their employees. In other segments of health care, the variety of positions and advancement opportunities are more limited. Larger establishments usually offer a broader range of opportunities.
Some hospitals provide training or tuition assistance in return for a promise to work at their facility for a particular length of time after graduation. Many nursing facilities have similar programs. Some hospitals have cross-training programs that train their workers—through formal college programs, continuing education, or in-house training—to perform functions outside their specialties.
Persons considering careers in health care should have a strong desire to help others, genuine concern for the welfare of patients and clients, and an ability to deal with people of diverse backgrounds in stressful situations.
Health specialists with clinical expertise can advance to department head positions or even higher level management jobs. Medical and health services managers can advance to more responsible positions, all the way up to chief executive officer.
Important Points
•As the largest industry in 2006, health care provided 14 million jobs—13.6 million jobs for wage and salary workers and about 438,000 jobs for the self-employed.
•7 of the 20 fastest growing occupations are health care related.
•Health care will generate 3 million new wage and salary jobs between 2006 and 2016, more than any other industry.
•Most workers have jobs that require less than 4 years of college education, but health diagnosing and treating practitioners are among the most educated workers.
Estimated Earnings
Average earnings of nonsupervisory workers in most health care segments are higher than the average for all private industry, with hospital workers earning considerably more than the average and those employed in nursing and residential care facilities and home health care services earning less. Average earnings often are higher in hospitals because the percentage of jobs requiring higher levels of education and training is greater than in other segments. Those segments of the industry with lower earnings employ large numbers of part-time service workers.
As in most industries, professionals and managers working in health care typically earn more than other workers in the industry. Earnings in individual health care occupations vary as widely as the duties, level of education and training, and amount of responsibility required by the occupation. Some establishments offer tuition reimbursement, paid training, child day care services, and flexible work hours. Health care establishments that must be staffed around the clock to care for patients and handle emergencies often pay premiums for overtime and weekend work, holidays, late shifts, and time spent on call. Bonuses and profit-sharing payments also may add to earnings.
Earnings vary not only by type of establishment and occupation, but also by size; salaries tend to be higher in larger hospitals and group practices. Geographic location also can affect earnings.
Health care workers generally receive standard benefits, such as health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and pension plans. However, benefits can vary greatly by occupation and by employer.
Although some hospitals have unions, the health care industry is not heavily unionized. In 2006, only 10 percent of workers in the industry were members of unions or covered by union contracts, compared with about 13 percent for all industries.
Employment Information
As the largest industry in 2006, health care provided 14 million jobs—13.6 million jobs for wage and salary workers and about 438,000 jobs for self-employed and unpaid family workers. Of the 13.6 million wage and salary jobs, 40 percent were in hospitals; another 21 percent were in nursing and residential care facilities; and 16 percent were in offices of physicians. The majority of jobs for self-employed and unpaid family workers in health care were in offices of physicians, dentists, and other health practitioners—about 295,000 out of the 438,000 total self-employed.
Health care jobs are found throughout the country, but they are concentrated in the largest States—in particular, California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
Workers in health care tend to be older than workers in other industries. Health care workers also are more likely to remain employed in the same occupation, in part because of the high level of education and training required for many health occupations.
Job Outlook
Health care will generate 3 million new wage and salary jobs between 2006 and 2016, more than any other industry. Seven of the twenty fastest growing occupations are health care related. Job opportunities should be good in all employment settings.
Wage and salary employment in the health care industry is projected to increase 22 percent through 2016, compared with 11 percent for all industries combined. Employment growth is expected to account for about 3 million new wage and salary jobs—20 percent of all wage and salary jobs added to the economy over the 2006-16 period. Projected rates of employment growth for the various segments of the industry range from 13 percent in hospitals, the largest and slowest growing industry segment, to 55 percent in the much smaller home health care services.
Employment in health care will continue to grow for several reasons. The number of people in older age groups, with much greater than average health care needs, will grow faster than the total population between 2006 and 2016; as a result, the demand for health care will increase. Employment in home health care and nursing and residential care should increase rapidly as life expectancies rise, and as aging children are less able to care for their parents and rely more on long-term care facilities. Advances in medical technology will continue to improve the survival rate of severely ill and injured patients, who will then need extensive therapy and care. New technologies will make it possible to identify and treat conditions that were previously not treatable. Medical group practices and integrated health systems will become larger and more complex, increasing the need for office and administrative support workers. Industry growth also will occur as a result of the shift from inpatient to less expensive outpatient and home health care because of improvements in diagnostic tests and surgical procedures, along with patients’ desires to be treated at home.
Many of the occupations projected to grow the fastest in the economy are concentrated in the health care industry. For example, over the 2006-16 period, total employment of home health aides—including the self-employed—is projected to increase by 49 percent, medical assistants by 35 percent, physical therapist assistants by 32 percent, and physician assistants by 27 percent.
Rapid growth is expected for workers in occupations concentrated outside the inpatient hospital sector, such as pharmacy technicians and personal and home care aides. Because of cost pressures, many health care facilities will adjust their staffing patterns to reduce labor costs. Where patient care demands and regulations allow, health care facilities will substitute lower paid providers and will cross-train their workforces. Many facilities have cut the number of middle managers, while simultaneously creating new managerial positions as the facilities diversify. Traditional inpatient hospital positions are no longer the only option for many future health care workers; persons seeking a career in the field must be willing to work in various employment settings. Hospitals will be the slowest growing segment within the health care industry because of efforts to control hospital costs and the increasing use of outpatient clinics and other alternative care sites.
Demand for dental care will rise due to population growth, greater retention of natural teeth by middle-aged and older persons, greater awareness of the importance of dental care, and an increased ability to pay for services. Dentists will use support personnel such as dental hygienists and assistants to help meet their increased workloads.
In some management, business, and financial operations occupations, rapid growth will be tempered by restructuring to reduce administrative costs and streamline operations. Office automation and other technological changes will slow employment growth in office and administrative support occupations; but because the employment base is large, replacement needs will continue to create substantial numbers of job openings. Slower growing service occupations also will provide job openings due to replacement needs.
Prospects
Job opportunities should be good in all employment settings because of high job turnover, particularly from the large number of expected retirements and tougher immigration rules that are slowing the numbers of foreign health care workers entering the United States.
Occupations with the most replacement openings are usually large, with high turnover stemming from low pay and status, poor benefits, low training requirements, and a high proportion of young and part-time workers. Nursing aides, orderlies and attendants, and home health aides are among the occupations adding the most new jobs between 2006 and 2016, about 647,000 combined. By contrast, occupations with relatively few replacement openings—such as physicians and surgeons—are characterized by high pay and status, lengthy training requirements, and a high proportion of full-time workers.
Another occupation that is expected to have many openings is registered nurses. The median age of registered nurses is increasing, and not enough younger workers are replacing them. As a result, employers in some parts of the country are reporting difficulties in attracting and retaining nurses. Imbalances between the supply of and the demand for qualified workers should spur efforts to attract and retain qualified registered nurses. For example, employers may restructure workloads and job responsibilities, improve compensation and working conditions, and subsidize training or continuing education.
Health care workers at all levels of education and training will continue to be in demand. In many cases, it may be easier for jobseekers with health-specific training to obtain jobs and advance in their careers. Specialized clinical training is a requirement for many jobs in health care and is an asset even for many administrative jobs that do not specifically require it.
Office automation and other technological changes will slow employment growth in office and administrative support occupations; but because the employment base is large, replacement needs will continue to create substantial numbers of job openings. Slower growing service occupations also will provide job openings due to replacement needs.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
International nurse HealthCare Salary Guide I
By: http://www.skybluecross.org/
Most International Nurse need spend a lot of money & time before they can start their career in USA &Canada. So, Nursing related Salary information is very important to them; SkyBlue Cross prepare this Salary Guide, hopefully will be great helpful to International nurse.
Health Care Overview
Combining medical technology and the human touch, the health care industry administers care around the clock, responding to the needs of millions of people—from newborns to the critically ill. View Health Care Schools. If the health care industry is not for you, please return to the Online Salary Guides home to research other careers.
About 580,000 establishments make up the health care industry; they vary greatly in terms of size, staffing patterns, and organizational structures. Nearly 77 percent of health care establishments are offices of physicians, dentists, or other health practitioners. Although hospitals constitute only 1 percent of all health care establishments, they employ 35 percent of all workers.
The health care industry includes establishments ranging from small-town private practices of physicians who employ only one medical assistant to busy inner-city hospitals that provide thousands of diverse jobs. In 2006, almost half of non-hospital health care establishments employed fewer than five workers. By contrast, 7 out of 10 hospital employees were in establishments with more than 1,000 workers.
The health care industry consists of the following nine segments:
Hospitals - Hospitals provide complete medical care, ranging from diagnostic services, to surgery, to continuous nursing care. Some hospitals specialize in treatment of the mentally ill, cancer patients, or children. Hospital-based care may be on an inpatient (overnight) or outpatient basis. The mix of workers needed varies, depending on the size, geographic location, goals, philosophy, funding, organization, and management style of the institution. As hospitals work to improve efficiency, care continues to shift from an inpatient to outpatient basis whenever possible. Many hospitals have expanded into long-term and home health care services, providing a wide range of care for the communities they serve.
Nursing and residential care facilities - Nursing care facilities provide inpatient nursing, rehabilitation, and health-related personal care to those who need continuous nursing care, but do not require hospital services. Nursing aides provide the vast majority of direct care. Other facilities, such as convalescent homes, help patients who need less assistance. Residential care facilities provide around-the-clock social and personal care to children, the elderly, and others who have limited ability to care for themselves. Workers care for residents of assisted-living facilities, alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers, group homes, and halfway houses. Nursing and medical care, however, are not the main functions of establishments providing residential care, as they are in nursing care facilities.
Offices of physicians - About 37 percent of all health care establishments fall into this industry segment. Physicians and surgeons practice privately or in groups of practitioners who have the same or different specialties. Many physicians and surgeons prefer to join group practices because they afford backup coverage, reduce overhead expenses, and facilitate consultation with peers. Physicians and surgeons are increasingly working as salaried employees of group medical practices, clinics, or integrated health systems.
Offices of dentists - About 1 out of every 5 health care establishments is a dentist’s office. Most employ only a few workers, who provide preventative, cosmetic, or emergency care. Some offices specialize in a single field of dentistry such as orthodontics or periodontics.
Home health care services - Skilled nursing or medical care is sometimes provided in the home, under a physician’s supervision. Home health care services are provided mainly to the elderly. The development of in-home medical technologies, substantial cost savings, and patients’ preference for care in the home have helped change this once-small segment of the industry into one of the fastest growing parts of the economy.
Offices of other health practitioners - This segment of the industry includes the offices of chiropractors, optometrists, podiatrists, occupational and physical therapists, psychologists, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, dietitians, and other health practitioners. Demand for the services of this segment is related to the ability of patients to pay, either directly or through health insurance. Hospitals and nursing facilities may contract out for these services. This segment also includes the offices of practitioners of alternative medicine, such as acupuncturists, homeopaths, hypnotherapists, and naturopaths.
Outpatient care centers - The diverse establishments in this group include kidney dialysis centers, outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers, health maintenance organization medical centers, and freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers.
Other ambulatory health care services - This relatively small industry segment includes ambulance and helicopter transport services, blood and organ banks, and other ambulatory health care services, such as pacemaker monitoring services and smoking cessation programs.
Medical and diagnostic laboratories - Medical and diagnostic laboratories provide analytic or diagnostic services to the medical profession or directly to patients following a physician’s prescription. Workers may analyze blood, take x rays and computerized tomography scans, or perform other clinical tests. Medical and diagnostic laboratories provide the fewest number of jobs in the health care industry.
Recent developments
In the rapidly changing health care industry, technological advances have made many new procedures and methods of diagnosis and treatment possible. Clinical developments, such as infection control, less invasive surgical techniques, advances in reproductive technology, and gene therapy for cancer treatment, continue to increase the longevity and improve the quality of life of many Americans. Advances in medical technology also have improved the survival rates of trauma victims and the severely ill, who need extensive care from therapists and social workers as well as other support personnel.
In addition, advances in information technology continue to improve patient care and worker efficiency with devices such as hand-held computers that record notes on each patient. Information on vital signs and orders for tests are transferred electronically to a main database; this process eliminates the need for paper and reduces recordkeeping errors.
Cost containment also is shaping the health care industry, as shown by the growing emphasis on providing services on an outpatient, ambulatory basis; limiting unnecessary or low-priority services; and stressing preventive care, which reduces the potential cost of undiagnosed, untreated medical conditions. Enrollment in managed care programs—predominantly preferred provider organizations, health maintenance organizations, and hybrid plans such as point-of-service programs—continues to grow. These prepaid plans provide comprehensive coverage to members and control health insurance costs by emphasizing preventive care. Cost effectiveness also is improved with the increased use of integrated delivery systems, which combine two or more segments of the industry to increase efficiency through the streamlining of functions, primarily financial and managerial. These changes will continue to reshape not only the nature of the health care workforce, but also the manner in which health care is provided.
The Different Health Care Positions
Health care firms employ large numbers of workers in professional and service occupations. Together, these two occupational groups account for 3 out of 4 jobs in the industry. The next largest share of jobs, 18 percent, is in office and administrative support. Management, business, and financial operations occupations account for only 4 percent of employment. Other occupations in health care made up only 2 percent of the total.
Professional occupations, such as physicians and surgeons, dentists, physical therapists, registered nurses, and social workers usually require at least a bachelor’s degree in a specialized field or higher education in a specific health field, although registered nurses also enter through associate degree or diploma programs. Professional workers often have high levels of responsibility and complex duties. In addition to providing services, these workers may supervise other workers or conduct research.
Other health professionals and technicians work in many fast growing occupations, such as medical records and health information technicians and dental hygienists. These workers may operate technical equipment and assist health diagnosing and treating practitioners. Graduates of 1- or 2-year training programs often fill such positions; the jobs usually require specific formal training beyond high school, but less than 4 years of college.
Service occupations attract many workers with little or no specialized education or training. For instance, some of these workers are nursing aides, home health aides, building cleaning workers, dental assistants, medical assistants, and personal and home care aides. Nursing or home health aides provide health-related services for ill, injured, disabled, elderly, or infirm individuals either in institutions or in their homes. By providing routine personal care services, personal and home care aides help elderly, disabled, and ill persons live in their own homes instead of in an institution. Although some of these workers are employed by public or private agencies, many are self-employed. With experience and, in some cases, further education and training, service workers may advance to higher level positions or transfer to new occupations.
Most workers in health care jobs provide clinical services, but many also are employed in occupations with other functions. Numerous workers in management and administrative support jobs keep organizations running smoothly. Although many medical and health services managers have a background in a clinical specialty or training in health care administration, some enter these jobs with a general business education.
Each segment of the health care industry provides a different mix of wage and salary health-related jobs. [ Continue..]
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Most International Nurse need spend a lot of money & time before they can start their career in USA &Canada. So, Nursing related Salary information is very important to them; SkyBlue Cross prepare this Salary Guide, hopefully will be great helpful to International nurse.
Health Care Overview
Combining medical technology and the human touch, the health care industry administers care around the clock, responding to the needs of millions of people—from newborns to the critically ill. View Health Care Schools. If the health care industry is not for you, please return to the Online Salary Guides home to research other careers.
About 580,000 establishments make up the health care industry; they vary greatly in terms of size, staffing patterns, and organizational structures. Nearly 77 percent of health care establishments are offices of physicians, dentists, or other health practitioners. Although hospitals constitute only 1 percent of all health care establishments, they employ 35 percent of all workers.
The health care industry includes establishments ranging from small-town private practices of physicians who employ only one medical assistant to busy inner-city hospitals that provide thousands of diverse jobs. In 2006, almost half of non-hospital health care establishments employed fewer than five workers. By contrast, 7 out of 10 hospital employees were in establishments with more than 1,000 workers.
The health care industry consists of the following nine segments:
Hospitals - Hospitals provide complete medical care, ranging from diagnostic services, to surgery, to continuous nursing care. Some hospitals specialize in treatment of the mentally ill, cancer patients, or children. Hospital-based care may be on an inpatient (overnight) or outpatient basis. The mix of workers needed varies, depending on the size, geographic location, goals, philosophy, funding, organization, and management style of the institution. As hospitals work to improve efficiency, care continues to shift from an inpatient to outpatient basis whenever possible. Many hospitals have expanded into long-term and home health care services, providing a wide range of care for the communities they serve.
Nursing and residential care facilities - Nursing care facilities provide inpatient nursing, rehabilitation, and health-related personal care to those who need continuous nursing care, but do not require hospital services. Nursing aides provide the vast majority of direct care. Other facilities, such as convalescent homes, help patients who need less assistance. Residential care facilities provide around-the-clock social and personal care to children, the elderly, and others who have limited ability to care for themselves. Workers care for residents of assisted-living facilities, alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers, group homes, and halfway houses. Nursing and medical care, however, are not the main functions of establishments providing residential care, as they are in nursing care facilities.
Offices of physicians - About 37 percent of all health care establishments fall into this industry segment. Physicians and surgeons practice privately or in groups of practitioners who have the same or different specialties. Many physicians and surgeons prefer to join group practices because they afford backup coverage, reduce overhead expenses, and facilitate consultation with peers. Physicians and surgeons are increasingly working as salaried employees of group medical practices, clinics, or integrated health systems.
Offices of dentists - About 1 out of every 5 health care establishments is a dentist’s office. Most employ only a few workers, who provide preventative, cosmetic, or emergency care. Some offices specialize in a single field of dentistry such as orthodontics or periodontics.
Home health care services - Skilled nursing or medical care is sometimes provided in the home, under a physician’s supervision. Home health care services are provided mainly to the elderly. The development of in-home medical technologies, substantial cost savings, and patients’ preference for care in the home have helped change this once-small segment of the industry into one of the fastest growing parts of the economy.
Offices of other health practitioners - This segment of the industry includes the offices of chiropractors, optometrists, podiatrists, occupational and physical therapists, psychologists, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, dietitians, and other health practitioners. Demand for the services of this segment is related to the ability of patients to pay, either directly or through health insurance. Hospitals and nursing facilities may contract out for these services. This segment also includes the offices of practitioners of alternative medicine, such as acupuncturists, homeopaths, hypnotherapists, and naturopaths.
Outpatient care centers - The diverse establishments in this group include kidney dialysis centers, outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers, health maintenance organization medical centers, and freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers.
Other ambulatory health care services - This relatively small industry segment includes ambulance and helicopter transport services, blood and organ banks, and other ambulatory health care services, such as pacemaker monitoring services and smoking cessation programs.
Medical and diagnostic laboratories - Medical and diagnostic laboratories provide analytic or diagnostic services to the medical profession or directly to patients following a physician’s prescription. Workers may analyze blood, take x rays and computerized tomography scans, or perform other clinical tests. Medical and diagnostic laboratories provide the fewest number of jobs in the health care industry.
Recent developments
In the rapidly changing health care industry, technological advances have made many new procedures and methods of diagnosis and treatment possible. Clinical developments, such as infection control, less invasive surgical techniques, advances in reproductive technology, and gene therapy for cancer treatment, continue to increase the longevity and improve the quality of life of many Americans. Advances in medical technology also have improved the survival rates of trauma victims and the severely ill, who need extensive care from therapists and social workers as well as other support personnel.
In addition, advances in information technology continue to improve patient care and worker efficiency with devices such as hand-held computers that record notes on each patient. Information on vital signs and orders for tests are transferred electronically to a main database; this process eliminates the need for paper and reduces recordkeeping errors.
Cost containment also is shaping the health care industry, as shown by the growing emphasis on providing services on an outpatient, ambulatory basis; limiting unnecessary or low-priority services; and stressing preventive care, which reduces the potential cost of undiagnosed, untreated medical conditions. Enrollment in managed care programs—predominantly preferred provider organizations, health maintenance organizations, and hybrid plans such as point-of-service programs—continues to grow. These prepaid plans provide comprehensive coverage to members and control health insurance costs by emphasizing preventive care. Cost effectiveness also is improved with the increased use of integrated delivery systems, which combine two or more segments of the industry to increase efficiency through the streamlining of functions, primarily financial and managerial. These changes will continue to reshape not only the nature of the health care workforce, but also the manner in which health care is provided.
The Different Health Care Positions
Health care firms employ large numbers of workers in professional and service occupations. Together, these two occupational groups account for 3 out of 4 jobs in the industry. The next largest share of jobs, 18 percent, is in office and administrative support. Management, business, and financial operations occupations account for only 4 percent of employment. Other occupations in health care made up only 2 percent of the total.
Professional occupations, such as physicians and surgeons, dentists, physical therapists, registered nurses, and social workers usually require at least a bachelor’s degree in a specialized field or higher education in a specific health field, although registered nurses also enter through associate degree or diploma programs. Professional workers often have high levels of responsibility and complex duties. In addition to providing services, these workers may supervise other workers or conduct research.
Other health professionals and technicians work in many fast growing occupations, such as medical records and health information technicians and dental hygienists. These workers may operate technical equipment and assist health diagnosing and treating practitioners. Graduates of 1- or 2-year training programs often fill such positions; the jobs usually require specific formal training beyond high school, but less than 4 years of college.
Service occupations attract many workers with little or no specialized education or training. For instance, some of these workers are nursing aides, home health aides, building cleaning workers, dental assistants, medical assistants, and personal and home care aides. Nursing or home health aides provide health-related services for ill, injured, disabled, elderly, or infirm individuals either in institutions or in their homes. By providing routine personal care services, personal and home care aides help elderly, disabled, and ill persons live in their own homes instead of in an institution. Although some of these workers are employed by public or private agencies, many are self-employed. With experience and, in some cases, further education and training, service workers may advance to higher level positions or transfer to new occupations.
Most workers in health care jobs provide clinical services, but many also are employed in occupations with other functions. Numerous workers in management and administrative support jobs keep organizations running smoothly. Although many medical and health services managers have a background in a clinical specialty or training in health care administration, some enter these jobs with a general business education.
Each segment of the health care industry provides a different mix of wage and salary health-related jobs. [ Continue..]
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