The United States (US) has opened a number of job opportunities for nurses in Pakistan.
The US authorities have provided new opportunities for Pakistani nurses and other healthcare professionals to pursue employment, further education and professional development in the US under a proposed cooperation agreement between Pakistan and the US.
The American Pakistan Education Foundation and the Pakistan Education Foundation are set to sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in nursing education, healthcare workforce development and professional training.
Under the proposed agreement, the two organisations will work to help qualified Pakistani nurses and other healthcare professionals access professional opportunities in the US.
The cooperation is expected to include support for education, professional preparation, training, licensing and meeting other qualification requirements.
The initiative will also seek to develop links with US hospitals, healthcare systems, nursing institutions, educational organisations and professional bodies, potentially creating more opportunities for Pakistani-trained healthcare workers to work internationally.
The Pakistan Education Foundation has already launched a programme to help Pakistani registered nurses prepare for the NCLEX, the licensing examination required for nurses seeking to practise in the US.
According to the organisation, 2,759 candidates registered for its nationwide programme, of whom 300 qualified for training following a screening and selection process.
More than 80 Pakistani nurses have so far obtained their NCLEX licences, while over 220 others are at different stages of the examination process, according to the organisation.
The proposed partnership could also explore scholarships, educational support, professional exchanges and training partnerships. Both organisations are expected to work with universities, nursing schools, hospitals and training institutions to strengthen existing programmes and develop new opportunities.
The initiative is aimed at helping suitably qualified Pakistani nurses and healthcare professionals meet international professional requirements while expanding their access to education, training and employment opportunities in the US.
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