How Canadian and Mexican Medical Laboratory Technologists Can Work in the USA on a TN Visa
A step by step guide plus a state licensing cheat sheet If you are a Medical Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist from Canada or Mexico and you are thinking about working in the USA; good news. Your occupation is officially listed under the TN visa program. This guide walks you through the process without […]
Why You Should Get Any U.S. Nursing License Before Crossing the Border
You’ve done the hard work. You passed the NCLEX-RN. You’ve landed an amazing job in the U.S. through IntelliStaff Medical. Your suitcase is (almost) packed. But before you grab your passport and head for the border, here’s one last tip that can make your transition into your American nursing career way smoother: Get a U.S. […]
Can You Use Your Ahpra NCLEX-RN for U.S. Nursing Licensure?
Spoiler Alert: Sometimes—But Be Careful If you’re an internationally educated nurse considering where and how to take the NCLEX-RN, you might have come across the option of taking it through Ahpra—the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Since it’s the same exam used in the U.S., it seems like a smart workaround, right? Not so fast. […]
Getting a U.S. Nursing License Without a Social Security Number
States That Make It Possible If you’re a Canadian or Mexican nurse looking to get licensed in the U.S. but don’t have a Social Security Number (SSN), you might think you’re out of luck. Many state nursing boards require an SSN for licensure, but there are some states that allow alternative options, such as an […]
A Quick Guide to Credential Evaluation for Foreign-Educated Nurses
Here’s a quick breakdown of the credential evaluation process for foreign-educated nurses if they want to work in the USA—what it is, why it matters, and how to get started. Why Credential Evaluation Matters To get licensed in the U.S., your nursing education will need to cover these five core areas: Medical Nursing Surgical Nursing […]
Navigating the Paperwork Jungle
A Travel Nurse’s Guide to Credentialing So, you want to be a travel registered nurse. Congrats! Adventure, new places, diverse experiences, and yes, a mountain of paperwork await you. Before you can start your assignment and bask in the glory of being a healthcare hero in a new city, you’ll need to tackle a series […]