Navigating Visa Retrogression Today
Visa retrogression occurs when the demand for visas exceeds the limits set by the U.S. government. It has a profound effect on the nursing profession which falls into the large EB-3 subcategory alongside workers in many other fields, as well as applicant’s family members. EB-3 includes all occupations that require at least an associate’s degree […]
Bridging the Nursing Shortage: Shearwater Health’s Impact and Solutions
The global nursing shortage crisis is a formidable challenge. Discover innovative approaches to bridging the nursing shortage.
Shearwater Health Leverages Expertise to Aid Premier Retail Clinic in Improving Documentation, Coding, and Reducing Denials
As the U.S. entered life amid a pandemic there was a great concern amongst healthcare leaders as to how we could appropriately and effectively see and treat patients without increasing risk of exposure to the prevalent COVID-19 virus. Fortunately for U.S. healthcare consumers, telehealth had been a growing practice prior to the onset of the […]
Nurse Triage Best Practices
Nurse Triage: Improving Patient Care and Reducing Claim Cost As the demand for nurses increases, it can become increasingly difficult to find nurses for nurse triage programs, which typically require extensive clinical experience, often in emergency room and/or critical care. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are close to 200,000 openings for registered […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
