The Wise RN

Word Count: 493 | Estimated Time: ~ 4 minutes Hey, Nurse! Nurse's week is almost here, and I was thinking about you! Are you a new nurse in America or a nurse trying to make a decision if you should come to the US? Maybe this short FAQ will shed some light on becoming an internationally trained nurse in America. Nursing FAQ - Internationally Trained Nurse edition 1. Will people welcome me as a foreigner? Being a foreign nurse should not be perceived as a setback. In my personal experience as a foreign nurse, I've worked with nurses who were from different parts of the world, but they were not made fun of or treated differently because of it. As a foreigner, I've never experienced negative treatment in the workplace based on my difference. In a large majority of cases people welcomed foreign nurses and often asked questions about obvious differences. Keep in mind, if you are hired as a foreign nurse, you are already being welcomed! 2. Am I going to keep up with the way nurs...

Word Count: 614 | Estimated Time: ~ 5 minutes        Top 10 Essential items for a Successful Shift Nursing in the United States may differ significantly from how it’s practiced in other countries of the world. Here are some essential tips and recommendations for new nurses in the U.S.: 1. The Right Shoes 👟 If you have specific foot concerns, it’s best to visit a store and try on shoes in person. This way, you can immediately gauge comfort and fit, though you may miss out on discounts. On the other hand, shopping online often provides more affordable options and a wider selection to suit your needs for both male and female nurses.  Here are 3 popular brands among nurses: ON , CLOVE , and HOKA . 2. Butter-soft Scrubs an d Matching Jackets 🎽 Your scrubs should be comfortable and stretchy enough to allow free movement during your shifts. Thankfully, many brands now offer scrubs with a butter-soft texture that feels amazing to wear. FIGS is popular among ...

Word Count: 481 | Estimated Time: ~3 minutes Being a nurse is a courageous choice. We're talking about people who ultimately accept the profound responsibility of safeguarding other people’s health and lives. Courageous, yes—but also nerve-wracking for many reasons. Now, add the experience of being an internationally educated nurse freshly arrived in the U.S., and you have potentially created the perfect combination for work-induced stress, anxiety, and even depression.    Why is it important for nurses to overcome stress? 🤔   Nurses under constant stress cannot deliver outstanding patient care. This can lead to them being unfairly perceived as lacking competence. Internationally educated nurses (IEN) have to navigate and overcome these kinds of challenges in their new healthcare settings. Let's look at three types of fears IENs often face. Types of fears nurses face at work - The fear of rejection  Have you ever been rejected or pushed to the side because you ...

Word Count: 430| Estimated Time: 3 minutes Let's be honest, for many people, waiting sucks 😅 . Our instant gratification culture has successfully taught us to instinctively reject every form of delay. Because of this, waiting is generally not a pleasant experience. But what if waiting were an opportunity? An opportunity to stop missing out on what's happening right now. With our eyes solely focused on the end goal and impatience pressing on us, it gets harder to overcome the obsession with what we're waiting for. Maybe you are waiting for a work visa to finally be issued, or perhaps it's an immigration case that's taking forever or a long-awaited response following your job application. No matter what we are waiting for, the way we wait matters.   Why it matters? 🤔 A season of waiting is an excellent opportunity to invest in yourself. Leveraging your time is key to waiting effectively because you could ultimately increase your value on the job market. In other wo...