A.P.E.L.A History, Present & Future.

A.P.E.L.A or the association for the protection of relocating nurses to the USA came to life twenty-one years ago. It was the brainchild of more than one nurse having relocated to the USA. It was then incorporated under document No. 03000003025 with the Florida State of Corporations in the United States on July 17, 2003

We counseled then migrating international nurses by advocating for ethical recruitment practices. Its mission today, just as intended twenty-one years ago, it is to provide support services to nurses relocating to the USA for employment.

And, looking into the future, APELA will continue offering its support services while monitoring the demand for nurses and evolving trends of such professional nurses’ demand as forecasted to grow into higher levels in the USA.

To read about current and forecast nurses demand in USA hospitals visit the USA Department of Labor. Employment opportunities for nurses are expected to grow at 9 percent, which is faster than all other occupations from 2016 through 2026 and beyond. Vacancy rates in USA hospitals is currently estimated at about 14 percent as reported by the NCSBN.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that more than 275,000 additional nurses are needed from 2020 to 2030, and that employment opportunities for nurses will grow at 9 percent, faster than all other occupations from 2016 through 2026.