The United States announces new opportunities for nurses from Pakistan as the country is facing a shortage healthcare workers.
This initiative comes after a significant shortage of nurses in the U.S. It has left many medical institutions struggling to operate effectively.
To counter this issue, U.S. has announced to give opportunities to Pakistani health workers to join their teams and compensate the insufficiencies.
Pakistani diplomats are negotiating with the U.S. officials to finalize the strategy to send Pakistani nurses to U.S.
These talks occurred during an online meeting involving officials from the Pakistani Embassy in Washington, U.S. diplomats, representatives from the New York State Assembly, and members of the American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee (APPAC).
During the meeting, Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos explained the process of selection. He said that examination centers in Pakistan would allow nursing students to take their qualifying tests locally. The proposed exam is a computer-based test designed to evaluate the readiness of nursing graduates for professional practice.
Ramos pointed out the increasing need for skilled healthcare workers in the U.S. and expressed interest in how Pakistan could help meet this demand.
Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh noted that Pakistani government would make sure to keep the process simple and accessible by reducing costs. He also encouraged the health care workers to grab the opportunity of getting a broader exposure.
He also mentioned that it will prioritize that recruitment and immigration processes will align with the specific needs of the U.S. healthcare system to ensure a steady supply of qualified nurses.
Members of this meeting agreed that the shortage of nurses in the U.S. presents a significant opportunity for Pakistani professionals. They also decided to hold regular follow-up meetings to ensure the initiative progresses smoothly.
