Post: #1

Hi. So this is a question that's been on my mind for almost half a year now.
I'm a college student and I'm due to graduate in summer 2019. I study healthcare, nursing to be exact. So that means that I'll become a male RN.
I come from a Central European country and it's been my dream ever since I was a kid to live and work in the States and get out of dodge. I might have rose colored glasses but I believe that the US is still the best country to make money in.
So basically, my goal is to graduate from college and apply for a nursing job in the States and also apply for a work visa.
Here's the deal. I know for a fact that registered nurses and specifically male RNs are not only highly sought after but also paid significantly more than their female counterparts in my country. The latter part is like duh but understand that nursing is female-dominated field. Moreover, I've read several articles detailing that there will be a demand for nurses due to the aging population.

I believe that apart from applying for a work visa, I'll also have to take an exam(s) and register with local authorities.

My question goes like this. How difficult do you guys think it would be to secure a nursing job in the States? I'm asking you because guys on the RVF are realtalkers unlike the losers on Reddit.
Moreover, and I'm kind of afraid of this but with the rampant feminism and gynocentrism in the US, what is the chance of me getting burned or worse in the workfield?

I really appreciate your feeback and opinion.
Cheers!

Post: #2

AlphaRN might be a better user to describe the nursing situation but I'll drop my .02 cents as a former "administrator".

You could get through one of the recruiting agencies that brings in nurses on a visa. Pay might be shitty though. Some bigger hospitals do recruit international nurses. Where do you want to live? Bigger hospitals are in the cities but some places in the sticks might be more willing to hire you on. After a year or two you could become a traveling nurse and go to different cities to work...and have free accommodation during your stay. Home Health is more flexible as you can pick your own schedule but the pay is not good.

Also, some states pay RNs shitty rates. Maryland and Chicago were paying around 25-27/hr while Texas was paying in the 30s. One of my friends is an ER RN and makes 42 an hour....and 63 with overtime. The thing about hospitals is that they pick you schedule and you really can't do much about it, so you'll be working holidays and all that crap. Some of those schedules tho....work 3 days and get 4 off. You can make yugeeeee bucks being a nurse, one of my male nurses made 230K but he was living in the patient's home so he was getting paid 24 hours.

Also, being in the US male nurses are a bit mistrusted by the public because a "guy" is watching over women and they can be alone. Kinda like the rape hysteria but patients don't say it makes them comfortable outright. They just "request a female nurse". Good thing they can't be too picky when shit hits the fan or the patient is 130+ pounds meaning almost no female can pick the PT up. Male nurses must do "extra good work" to make up for this, and as a result most great nurses are male nurses. Good thing about hospitals is that you run the show and can kick the family out, in home health the family can kick you out because...we'll, you are in their home.

Post: #3

1. I have no idea what it would take to come from a European country to the US as an RN. I know many from India and the Philippines do it and it is not over complicated. Every state has its own Board of Nursing with different requirements. Some are easier than others. There is no national license to work in all states although there are 20 some states that have compact that honor each others license.

2. "that means that I'll become a male RN." Stupid fucking term. Does that mean you couldn't afford to become a female RN?



3. In general, males are not paid more than females in US in nursing. They work more hours and incentive shifts so they gross more annually but not on an hourly basis.

4. I don't really believe the hype of the nursing shortage. I'm sure there is some but in general if a facility is really short staffed it is because of shitty working conditions or underpaying. There are nurses that would work but not for their BS.

5. A job shouldn't be too hard to get with some experience. As a new grad it will be significantly harder from overseas to the US as there are local nursing schools everywhere putting out a graduating class a time or two a year.

If it were me, I would work in your country for 1 year in a higher demand area i.e ED or ICU and get solid experience. During that time research where in the US you would like to be. Figure out how to get a license there and start applying for jobs. Then fly over and find some short term housing. Every major metro area has staffing agencies. Walk in today and apply. Do the drug test and paperwork. Start in a day or two and get paid daily if you want. No waiting weeks on a check. Expect $40-65 an hour for these gigs.

6. "with the rampant feminism and gynocentrism in the US, what is the chance of me getting burned or worse in the workfield?" Little to none. Don't be a complete idiot. Nursing is not like office work. Plenty of stuff that happens daily at a nursing station would be considered sexual harassment by HR but is not given a second thought by nursing and medical staff. If you're halfway decent looking and have a little game, expect to get tons of innuendo thrown your way from nurses between 21 and 80 years old.

Post: #4

(07-02-2017 06:37 PM)scubadude Wrote:  If it were me, I would work in your country for 1 year in a higher demand area i.e ED or ICU and get solid experience. During that time research where in the US you would like to be. Figure out how to get a license there and start applying for jobs. Then fly over and find some short term housing. Every major metro area has staffing agencies. Walk in today and apply. Do the drug test and paperwork. Start in a day or two and get paid daily if you want. No waiting weeks on a check. Expect $40-65 an hour for these gigs.

6. "with the rampant feminism and gynocentrism in the US, what is the chance of me getting burned or worse in the workfield?" Little to none. Don't be a complete idiot. Nursing is not like office work. Plenty of stuff that happens daily at a nursing station would be considered sexual harassment by HR but is not given a second thought by nursing and medical staff. If you're halfway decent looking and have a little game, expect to get tons of innuendo thrown your way from nurses between 21 and 80 years old.

This and this.

I'm an RN in Oz and too have considered a move to Canada or the States (or even the Middle East; tax free money and they pay what I would get paid in my home country) but I'm continuing to consolidate experience in my home country first - and am about to branch into ED training myself. That, and Australia - and the state of W.A. - have the highest paid rates for nurses anywhere in the world anyway comparatively speaking. So I would suggest gaining experience first in your home country and again, critical care areas such as ED and ICU are probably your most versatile in terms of future career possibilities. Eg. Working remotely, working on a cruise ship, being able to travel etc. The more skill and experience you have, the more sought after you are - like any field.

Anyway I'm pretty sure the NCLEX Nursing exam is compulsory to work in Canada and/or the U.S. even before you consider anything - and that exam is no joke either, you would have to put in some reasonable prep. YouTube and search the allnurses.com forums for how to prepare - plenty of information out there. But again, this test wouldn't be too hard after you consolidate your training and know what you're doing more.

Yeah, and as an aside - you'll have no problems bagging many a THOT assuming a reasonable level of game - but be wary of who and what you're getting involved in. As a rule, you're better to not 'screw with the crew' because of the complications that can arise (from experience) - but if she's a nurse or a doctor in another area or you meet through a colleague and remains drama free - more power to you.

Good luck.