Across the United States, and especially in Kansas, hospitals are facing historic nursing shortages. At the same time, thousands of qualified Filipino nurses are seeking new opportunities abroad. Kansas Nursing Workforce was created to bridge that gap—connecting Kansas communities that need care with Filipino professionals who have the skills, compassion, and cultural values that make them exceptional caregivers.

“Filipino nurses bring not only clinical excellence, but a heart for service that transforms every patient interaction into genuine care.”

Why Kansas Needs International Talent

Kansas healthcare facilities—especially in rural areas—struggle to recruit and retain nurses. Long hours, burnout, and a shrinking local pipeline have left hospitals competing for a limited workforce. International nurses offer a sustainable solution: they arrive eager to build long-term careers and to serve where help is most needed. By establishing fair sponsorship pathways and local partnerships, Kansas can become a national model for ethical and effective workforce development.

Why the Philippines

The Philippines is home to one of the most respected nursing education systems in the world. Filipino nurses are trained in English, follow Western medical standards, and grow up in a culture that values empathy, family, and faith—traits that perfectly align with Kansas’s community-centered healthcare system. Their adaptability and dedication have earned Filipino nurses a reputation as the “heart of global healthcare.”

What Kansas Nursing Workforce Aims to Do

Kansas Nursing Workforce is in its early stages, but the vision is clear: to lay the foundation for future collaboration among Kansas hospitals, educational institutions, and international nursing candidates. Our goal is to create transparent, community-based programs that prepare, welcome, and support nurses as they transition to new lives in Kansas—strengthening both our healthcare system and our shared humanity.

The nursing shortage is not just a Kansas problem—it’s a national crisis that calls for compassion, innovation, and partnership. Filipino nurses have answered that call across the globe, and Kansas has the opportunity to welcome them as part of its future. Together, we can build the bridge between global talent and local healthcare needs.