The COVID-19 Vaccine and Immigration What You Need to Know
As of October 1, the CDC is requiring that all nurses that are going to an embassy interview have the COVID-19 vaccine. All foreign nationals must submit proof of the COVID-19 vaccination prior to their embassy interview. In addition, President Biden put out an executive order that requires all employers with over 100 employees to mandate the vaccine […]
Shearwater Health Adds Two New Members to Leadership Team
To support continued strong demand from the healthcare markets we serve to expand the size and impact of clinical teams, we are thrilled to announce two new additions to the Shearwater Health leadership team, Kari Delahunty, President of Pharma and Life Sciences, and Todd Silmon, President of Payer Services. Both Silmon and Delahunty bring extensive healthcare leadership […]
How Shearwater Places Foreign Nurses in U.S. Hospitals
If you’re a foreign nurse considering working in a U.S. hospital, there are many steps to complete in the immigration process with the help of an employer sponsor. You can read more about the eb-3 immigration process here, but what about actually getting placed in a hospital? This is how Shearwater places foreign nurses in U.S. […]
Shearwater Health Selected as Member to the HITRUST Asia Advisory Council and Renews HITRUST CSF® Certification
Nashville, TN and Manila, Philippines Shearwater Health announced that it has been named to the HITRUST Asia Advisory Council (the Council). The Council is comprised of Asia-Pacific-based companies and HITRUST® to represent a wide variety of organizations supporting global information protection efforts. The members will serve a two-year term on the Council and leverage their diverse expertise […]
How We Help Nurses Meet EB3 Visa Requirements
It’s never been more crucial to understand EB3 visa requirements. Across the U.S., doctors and nurses are overwhelmed with patients suffering from COVID-19, and experts estimate 1 in 8 nursing positions will go unstaffed this year. While that prediction brings anxiety, it also brings opportunity. In order to fight COVID-19, the U.S. healthcare system needs creative solutions to solve their […]
8 U.S. Nursing Myths Explained
Shearwater Nurse Leaders, Melissa Lacy and Jenny Altman, recently sat down over a cup of coffee to discuss U.S. nursing myths. We wanted to capture this insightful conversation on video for nurses around the world to learn from their experience. Watch the full interview here: In our conversations with international nurses, we’ve found that expectations […]
Are Your Clinicians Practicing at the Peak of Their License?
We have an epidemic. While a nursing shortage grows more pressing, healthcare organizations have clinicians completing tasks that can be described as administrative or near-clinical. It’s time for clinicians to practice at the peak of their license and education. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health advises that healthcare teams “…need […]
Shearwater Health Appoints New CEO to Address Nursing Shortage, Adds Strategic Investor
The global nursing shortage continues to pressure healthcare organizations in need of clinical talent. In the United States, the Department of Labor has warned of the nursing shortage for years. On a global level, the nursing shortage has become so important that the World Health Organization (WHO) has named 2020 the year of the nurse and midwife in […]
How to Prepare for the IELTS
What is the IELTS? The IELTS test measures your ability to use the English language in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System and is the most popular test for showcasing proficiency in the English language for higher education and international careers. Possessing good communication skills —listening, reading, writing, and speaking […]
15 Easy and Phone Communication Guidelines to Make an Excellent Impression and Get What You Need
Effective professional communication across different cultural environments empowers people to build real relationships and make a lasting impact. In our business, developing effective relationships is further complicated by the fact that we work with people all over the world. It’s one thing to nurture a relationship in your workplace. Entirely different to do it 9,000 miles away, […]