Direct Hire vs. Staffing Agency: What Every Nurse Should Know Nursing is one of the most in-demand professions in the United States. There is a chronic shortage of qualified nurses in many healthcare facilities across the country. To address this gap, some hospitals and clinics turn to international nurses who …
OET Exam: A Pathway for International Nurses Immigrating to the USA Many nurses already know about the Occupational English Test (OET) and the benefits it provides when proving your English language skills. If you are not familiar with OET, read on to learn about how the OET test works, and …
Pearson PTE Academic Test for Nurses Coming to the US Pearson Test of English (PTE) is a computer-based language test that provides an unbiased and secure proof of your English skills for university, professional and migration applications. PTE Academic test is taken in a single 2-hour session with results typically …
An Introduction to Health Insurance in the USA Unlike many industrialized countries, the US does not have a universal health care system. As a result, medical costs in the United States are astronomical. For example, giving birth in a hospital will cost, on average, $30,000 USD. Of course, a vast …
Assertiveness in US Culture Many cultures view assertiveness negatively. Often, these are cultures that are more collective than an individual in their nature. Take Japan’s proverb “the nail that sticks out will be hammered down.” US culture, on the other hand, is very individualistic. Here, it is “the squeaky wheel …
Renters Insurance: Protect Your Belongings What Is Renters Insurance? Just as auto insurance protects you financially if your car is involved in an accident, renters insurance is designed to protect you when the worst happens at home — a break-in, a natural disaster, or even a guest hurting themselves while …
Life Insurance: Everything You Need to Know If you have anyone depending on you financially, it’s a good idea to have life insurance. Policy payouts can help cover debts, pay for funeral arrangements, and even replace the income that was supporting your loved ones. Luckily, getting life insurance in the …
Why Dental Insurance is a Must-Have in Today’s World What is Dental Insurance? Dental insurance is designed to help cover the costs of qualified dental procedures. Just like other types of insurance, the specifics of what is covered will depend on your policy, but, in general, policies will provide at …
Credit Cards: A Guide to Using Your Plastic Responsibly Credit is essentially a loan. In this way, home loans, auto loans, and student loans are all types of credit. One of the most common forms of credit used in the US, however, is the credit card. A credit card looks …
Auto Insurance: Everything You Need to Know What is Auto Insurance? Auto insurance is designed to protect what is, most likely, one of the most expensive belongings you have — your car! Whether you lease or own, auto insurance is designed to protect you in the case of an accident …