Is financial assistance to nurses provided by employers in the USA and Canada?
Financial assistance is generally available based on how badly the hospital or facility needs to fill its nursing staff shortage. The assistance is negotiable and is best discussed when the offer of employment is made. The items open for discussion include expenses for: examination fees, visa, airfare, relocation, contract buy-outs (if termination of an existing employment triggers a penalty), and other immigration processing expenses. The full range of possibilities is not known or published up front so it is best to raise the question if you need assistance.
