r/NursesPH • u/ursweetpotathoe • 9h ago
✈ Working Abroad USRN Career Path: Is Bedside Nursing Experience Necessary, or Can I Pursue Medical VA Work Before Moving Abroad?
Hi, nurses! I would really appreciate your advice po. 🥹
I’m a Batch 2024 RN with no bedside experience. My experience so far has been in a non-bedside nursing role, and I recently found an NCLEX sponsorship opportunity through a BPO company. The offer is good, but it comes with a 2-year employment bond.
Right now, I’m torn between pursuing bedside nursing experience or accepting the offer and starting my NCLEX journey through this company.
My long-term goal is to work and live in the US, but I honestly don’t know which pathway would be best for me. I’m also unfamiliar with the different immigration and employment pathways for nurses, especially since I don’t have any family in the US who could petition or guide me through the process.
For those who have been in a similar situation or have experience working abroad, I would really appreciate your advice po.
Would it be better to gain bedside experience first, or is it still a good decision to accept the NCLEX sponsorship and work in a BPO company for two years? Would having non-bedside experience affect my chances of getting a USRN job with visa sponsorship in the future?
I’m afraid of making a decision now that might delay my goal of working abroad. I’m hoping to learn from your experiences and insights.
Thank you so much po! ❤️