Why work in the U.S. as a School Nurse
After working incredibly hard for several years, graduating with a distinguished nursing degree,
and working full-time as a nurse, it is time to look beyond your immediate horizon and fly high.
Consider becoming a school nurse in the United States. We, at Alphabet Education, truly believe that
you do not have to break the bank to immigrate to the United States as a school nurse. Given the
incredible Return on Investment (ROI) this is an opportunity worth its weight in gold. You no
longer have to go through nurse recruitment agencies who charge thousands of dollars for their
services with no transparency. We have clearly listed your costs here and welcome the possibility
of a Zoom call.
- Explore Amazing Career Possibilities
We have listed several reasons why you should consider becoming a school nurse in the United
States which comes with many assets that favor you:
- Tremendous professional satisfaction
Gain an upper hand over your peers, friends and colleagues by working in the United States in the
same profession to which you already belong. The role of a school nurse will provide you with
unmatched flexibility and a deep sense of achievement.
- Take your career to the next level – go international!
Since our nursing transition program includes a U.S. master’s degree in nursing, you will not only be
able to fill any gaps in your knowledge but also gain state side practical experience during your
master’s degree by pursuing a nursing practicum. A U.S. master’s degree in nursing is recognized
globally, which means that you can work anywhere in the world as a school nurse without having to
take any licensing examinations.
- Unparalleled career growth – become a District Nurse after a few years – next career step
A school nurse’s position in the United States is not a dead end role. You can work as a district
nurse and a nursing supervisor after having worked at a school. Ask us about this when you
connect with Alphabet Education over a Zoom call.
- Surrounded by school children all the time
Imagine the giggles, laughter and smiles that will surround you every day. To say that working with
children can be fun is a genuine under-statement. For instance, the international cultural exposure
you will gain, since many of the children you will care for will belong to ethnic groups from all over
the world, is an experience you cannot replicate.
- Paid summer holidays, spring break, Christmas vacation plus many other holidays
Unlike hospital nurses, who are obligated to work round the year, report for night shifts, and
sometimes work for 18 hours at a stretch, you will not only work when your school is in session but
also benefit from the vacations you will be granted when your school will be closed.
- Low stress – almost no stress
While there will be a few emergency cases once in a while when you will need to call an ambulance
and personally transport an injured child to a local hospital, these episodes will not happen daily.
Most of the time, you will be performing health checks, vision checks, administering medication to
children, maintaining online health records, and most importantly, talking to children when they
are low or upset. A gentle hug is a sweet little gesture.
- Earn approximately USD $100,000 annually plus pension, bonuses and annual salary
increments
Nurses do not become nurses just because it is a lucrative profession. It is not. You have chosen to
become a nurse as a manifestation of your dedication and commitment to society. That being said,
school nurses in the U.S. are at par with hospital nurses most of the time when it comes to salary,
pension, benefits, health insurance, and annual increments. Ask us about this during your
interaction with Alphabet Education and we will go over the numbers with you.
- Huge job stability – 30% of school nursing positions currently vacant in the United States
according to NBC Nightly News
Given the fact that a significant number of school nurse positions remain unfilled, employment will
never be a challenge, especially given the fact that there are approximately 128,966 schools in the
United States, all of which are statutorily required to employ school nurses. Expect to receive
multiple job offers even before you complete your master’s degree in the United States.
- Guaranteed immigration pathway to the Green Card
There are multiple immigrant and non-immigrant visas for which you will qualify in order to work
in the United States as a school nurse once you complete your master’s degree. One of them will
help you obtain a Green Card which is a pathway to U.S. citizenship. Given the acute nursing
shortage across the board, visas are fast-tracked by the U.S. Government to expedite the placement
of nurses, including school nurses.
- Tremendous respect within the local community especially from parents
A school nurse is always at the receiving end of honor and respect within the community, especially
from parents. You will experience a tremendous sense of satisfaction when parents walk up to you
and introduce themselves during public events.
Concluding Thoughts
You are sure to have many more questions than we have answered here. Please reach out to us at
+91 7678667629 and schedule a Zoom consultation.
