Abirami Arumugam

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    Abirami Arumugam is a Senior Registered Nurse with over 26 years of clinical experience in India's Hospital system. She serves as the Chief Editor and Lead Medical Reviewer at Global Nurse Guide, where she combines her frontline nursing expertise with a passion for helping internationally educated nurses navigate global career opportunities. Every article published on Global Nurse Guide is reviewed by Abirami for clinical accuracy and practical relevance.

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NCLEX-RN Canada 2026: Unlimited Attempts & Passing Score
Canada

NCLEX-RN in Canada 2026: Attempts, Rules & How to Apply

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USA

Beyond Bedside: How to Become an Aesthetic Nurse in 2026 (State Rules & GFE Warning)

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Australia

Moving to Australia: The 189 vs. 190 Visa Guide for Nurses (2025/2026 Update)

Updated May 14, 2026 • Reading Time: ~16 Minutes If you are a nurse choosing between Australia’s Subclass 189 and Subclass 190 visas in 2026, here is the... Read more.
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The New 2026 NMC OSCE: 6 New Stations Explained (DVT, Pre-Op & More)

From 23 February 2026, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) introduced new stations across the OSCE to align the Test of Competence with current NHS clinical... Read more.
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Highest Paying Nursing Jobs 2026: The 6-Figure List (Ranked)

Let’s be honest: You didn’t get into nursing just for the money, but passion doesn’t pay the mortgage. If you are tired of pizza parties being substituted... Read more.
how to become an aesthetic nurse 2026
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Beyond Botox: How to Become an Aesthetic Nurse in 2026 (The Regenerative Shift)

1. The Reality Check: Sales, Art, and Anatomy Welcome to 2026. If you are leaving the bedside thinking aesthetic nursing is just “easy money” and “freezing... Read more.
Canada PR for Nurses 2026: Healthcare Category Pathway
Canada

Canada PR 2026: Why the Healthcare Category is Your ‘Golden Ticket’ (476 CRS Score)

If you are a nurse in the Philippines, India, Nigeria, or the UK with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score in the 470s, Canada is still very much open to you... Read more.
US map showing 40 active Nurse Licensure Compact states in green, pending states Massachusetts and US Virgin Islands in yellow, and non-compact holdout states in grey, 2026
USA

NLC Map 2026: The 43 States Where You Can Work with One License (PA & CT Update)

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nclex pass rates drop in 2025: why the 'next gen' honeymoon phase is over
USA

NCLEX Pass Rates Drop in 2025: Why the ‘Next Gen’ Honeymoon Phase is Over

NCLEX-RN pass rates dropped in 2025 for the first time since the Next Generation NCLEX launched in April 2023. The overall pass rate fell to 69.1%, down from 73.3%... Read more.