Growing Your Nursing Career in the U.S.

A successful nursing career in the United States doesn’t stop once you land your first assignment—it evolves. With the right support, education, and experience, you can create a meaningful, long-term career in healthcare.

Here are some of the most important things to know about advancing your career as a nurse in the U.S.

Advanced Nursing Degrees Can Boost Your Career Path

Many nurses consider pursuing a BSN, MSN, or even Nurse Practitioner (NP) degree after arriving in the US, but the options can be overwhelming. What do these degrees mean? How can they help you in the long run?

Health Carousel International’s Work Study program allows qualified nurses to pursue fully funded nursing degrees after their initial assignment:

• Programs include BSN, MSN, NP, and DNP
• Designed for working nurses with flexible, online formats.
• Tuition is paid directly—no reimbursement required.

If you're not sure whether further education is the right path for you, you can explore your options with a career coach before making a decision.

You Can Grow Without Going Back to School

Advanced education isn’t the only way to grow. Many nurses build long-term careers by developing their skills and professional accomplishments through on-the-job experience.

Health Carousel International supports this path with two structured resources:

Personalized Career Coaching

You’ll be matched with a clinical career coach around 90 days into your US assignment. These licensed nurses provide one-on-one support to help you:

• Set personalized career goals.
• Develop a clear plan for clinical and professional growth.
• Build confidence and track progress toward your goals.

Clinical Ladder Program

Our four-tier Clinical Ladder recognizes and rewards nurses for on-the-job growth, including:

• Earning nursing certifications.
• Joining professional associations.
• Serving in leadership roles such as charge nurse or preceptor.
• Participating in community and volunteer activities.

As you advance, you’ll receive resume-building credentials, recognition, Health Carousel swag, and bonuses.

Career Growth Is Just One Part of Our Full Circle of Support

Through structured programs like clinical coaching, the clinical ladder, and fully funded education, we help you accelerate your career in the way that works best for you. These are just a few of the many ways our full circle of support empowers nurses to thrive in the United States. Whether your goals include advanced education, leadership, or clinical excellence, we're here to help you grow every step of the way.