Nursing in America

AMN Healthcare International

Inspirational conversations with inspirational nurses from all over the world who have made a new life in the United States - they reveal how they did it, and provide insider info you won’t find anywhere else. Here you’ll find all the knowledge and inspiration to live out your own American dream! You’ll also hear from experts, giving expert advice about making the transition yourself. If you’re thinking about making the step to living and working as a nurse in the USA, then why not enlist the help of one of the top medical staffing agencies? Head over to amnhealthcare.com/international to find out more.

  1. 09/30/2025

    Visa Bulletin Decoded: What Nurses Need to Know

    In this episode of Nursing in America, host Danielle Freedman teams up with immigration attorneys Michael Hammond and Chris Musillo to break down the latest updates from the October visa bulletin. Together, they tackle the big questions: Why are visa dates barely moving? What does retrogression mean for nurses? And how can Mexican RNs fast-track their way into the U.S.? From managing expectations to understanding the visa bulletin’s quirks, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice for navigating the complex world of immigration. Plus, they explore the legislative efforts that could finally address America’s critical nursing shortage. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Nursing in America00:17 What’s New in the October Visa Bulletin?01:41 Breaking Down Visa Movement (or Lack Thereof)07:33 Filing Dates: What You Need to Know10:17 Managing Expectations: Don’t Lose Sleep Over the Bulletin13:20 The Deli Line Analogy: Visa Processing Simplified14:19 Visa Bulletin 101: A Crash Course18:33 Retrogression Explained: Why It Happens and What It Means19:38 Mexican RNs: Your Pathway to the U.S.21:34 I-140 Processing Times: What to Expect26:00 Legislative Updates: Tackling Immigration Backlogs31:38 EB2 vs. EB3: What’s the Difference?33:29 Prevailing Wage Determination: Why It Matters36:22 Retrogression Trends: Then vs. Now Powered by AMN Healthcare Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Inspirational conversations with inspirational nurses from all over the world who have made a new life in the United States - they reveal how they did it, and provide insider info you won’t find anywhere else. Here you’ll find all the knowledge and inspiration to live out your own American dream! You’ll also hear from experts, giving expert advice about making the transition yourself. If you’re thinking about making the step to living and working as a nurse in the USA, then why not enlist the help of one of the top medical staffing agencies? Head over to amnhealthcare.com/international to find out more.