Need hospital sponsorship for new graduate in california

I am about to graduate in december 09 and want to work in California. There is a E-3 visa available but i need a hospital to sponsor me.

has anyone got any information that could help with this process thanks

That would be very difficult right now. Since the collapse of the economy, nursing jobs are scarce. The "nursing shortage" refers only to experienced nurses, and California doesn't have a shortage at all. Even as a new grad from California, it is very difficult to find a job. Many hospitals have a hiring freeze and the few openings for new grads have hundreds or thousands of applicants. Nation-wide isn't much better. As a foreigner, your chances of being hired are slim to none. My recommendation is to stay in Australia for a couple of years and wait for the situation to improve. The economy is finally turning around and experienced nurses are finally being hired again. New grads will have a good chance again in a couple of years - and by then you won't be a new grad anymore!

MattP in Wahroonga, Australia said: I am about to graduate in december 09 and want to work in California. There is a E-3 visa available but i need a hospital to sponsor me.

has anyone got any information that could help with this process thanks

hi im a australian in florida looking to become usa-rn. i finished rn uni australia one year ago. cost of getting your aussie uni results converted = over 1,000 then there is the trip to sydney for a work visa etc. rn in florida (i am not working) make 24/25 hr with total 20 days pto per year. californina is highest paying rn state in usa; good luck getting into CA... :)