If you're getting ready for U.S. practice, expect your orientation to be robust, but also expect it to challenge your comfort zones as you learn the ropes of a new system.

As Carl kind of mentioned there, orientation is crucial as you transition here in your journey to the U.S. because there are going to be so many different practice differences, different equipment, different policies, procedures, or culturally there may be some items or interventions that you were not allowed to complete as a nurse in the country you're currently working.

And then when you come here in the U.S., it may be, you know, a basic expectation of your nursing care.

So that's where we really focus our time and efforts in your orientation process, both pre-arrival to the U.S. and once you've begun working here in the U.S. All in all, your orientation should last quite a few weeks.

You know, we want to make sure that you're getting a thorough orientation.

And if you feel like you are not getting that orientation in your current work setting here in the U.S., then that's where we can jump in and help advocate for you.

You know, we think we need a little bit more time or maybe we can do some help and teaching with you to help you feel a little bit more comfortable coming off of orientation.

So what does it take to thrive as a med-surg nurse in the United States? A commitment to learning, confidence to lead care, the humility to collaborate, and the courage to speak up for yourself and your patients.