# Immigrant Nurses Flee U.S. Shortages | New Orleans News

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Podcast: [New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541)
Published: 2026-07-31T23:32:14+00:00
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The U.S. is in a nursing crisis, with shortages worsening—especially in states like Louisiana—as demand for care surges. Immigrant nurses, who make up 1 in 6 healthcare workers nationwide—including many DACA recipients on the front lines—are being pushed out by restrictive immigration policies. Stories like Vilma Palacios’s, detained despite her nursing credentials and forced to leave, reveal a painful trend: while the U.S. tightens borders, Canada actively recruits U.S.-trained nurses, offering smoother pathways and welcoming them into their system. With programs designed for skilled workers and similar licensing standards, Canada provides a stark contrast to America’s current approach—which some argue ignores a vital solution: keeping U.S.-educated talent within our own healthcare system. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/74ea113cfb8c8070

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