Towne’s Inside Story: Nurse Madeline’s Journey from the Philippines to New Jersey

Why She Chose Towne Kids

Madeline signed with Towne Kids in August 2022 because of its competitive employment package and direct hire opportunities in New Jersey.

She also shares one important lesson for nurses who are still comparing employers: always read your employment contract carefully. Ask questions, understand every detail, and never sign until everything is clear. According to Madeline, transparency from the beginning makes the entire journey much smoother.

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Overcoming Visa Retrogression

Like many Filipino nurses pursuing an EB-3 visa, Madeline’s deployment was delayed by visa retrogression. Instead of feeling forgotten during the waiting period, she remained connected through regular communication, online training, and continuous support from the Towne Kids team.

Rather than treating retrogression as lost time, Towne Kids helped her stay prepared for deployment while waiting for her priority date to become current.

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Training Before Working in New Jersey

Before starting work, Madeline completed Towne Kids’ training program, which included pediatric online learning, simulation lab sessions, and orientation for home care nursing in New Jersey.

Since pediatric home care differs from hospital nursing, the training helped her build confidence and prepare for the responsibilities she would face on her first assignment.

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Relocating with Her Family

Madeline’s journey became even more meaningful because she moved to New Jersey with her husband and two children.

Towne Kids assisted her family with important transition steps, including finding housing, enrolling her children in school, and understanding health insurance. Having consistent work hours and stable income also gave her family financial security during their adjustment to life in the United States.

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Advice for Filipino Nurses

Madeline encourages nurses preparing for the NCLEX to stay positive and focus on effective test-taking strategies instead of becoming overwhelmed by the exam.

She also recommends connecting with nurses who have already relocated to New Jersey. Learning from their experiences can provide valuable guidance and make the transition much easier.

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Can You Request a Different Patient Assignment?

One concern many nurses have is whether they can request a different patient assignment.

According to Madeline, if a nurse feels that a patient’s needs do not match their experience or skill set, they can discuss the situation with Towne Kids. The goal is to create the best match for both the nurse and the patient, helping ensure quality care while supporting the nurse’s confidence.

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Support Beyond Deployment

For Madeline, Towne Kids’ support did not end after arriving in New Jersey.

She continues to enjoy a stable schedule, reliable income, and ongoing guidance from the same employer that supported her throughout the immigration process. Looking back, she believes that choosing the right direct hire employer made all the difference.

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Watch Nurse Madeline’s Full Story

To hear Madeline’s full story in her own words, watch Towne’s Inside Story featuring Nurse Madeline on the Towne Kids Nurses USA YouTube channel.

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Start Your Own Journey

Are you a Filipino nurse ready to begin your USRN journey with the support of a direct hire agency that stays with you through every stage? Take the NCLEX, prepare your documents, and apply to Towne Kids today.

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