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Visa Screen: Which English Exam Should I Choose?

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Visa Screen: Which English Exam Should I Choose?

As of August 1, 2022, there are now more English Exams that are being accepted alongside IELTS and TOEFL iBT for the purposes of Visa Screening. With so many choices, it can be confusing to determine which one to take. In this post, we will help by giving an overview of each English Exam accepted for Visa Screen and presenting some key variables to consider when deciding which English Exam is right for you to take to earn your required English scores.

October 05, 2022

Opinion: Upcoming NCLEX Changes that Can Affect International Nurses

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Opinion: Upcoming NCLEX Changes that Can Affect International Nurses

Even before the pandemic, nurses in acute care settings would agree that they were working in a highly complex healthcare environment. On top of patients or families who constantly review electronic health profiles, interdisciplinary teams, and electronic health records, nurses are overloaded with information. 

September 19, 2022

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Avant Healthcare Professionals

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Avant Healthcare Professionals

Hispanic Heritage Month takes place every year from September 15 through October 15, celebrating the history and cultures of U.S. Hispanic communities. In 1968 Hispanic Heritage Month was initially observed as "Hispanic Heritage Week" under President Lyndon Johnson but was later extended to a month under President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Since then, the month has been celebrated nationwide through festivals, art shows, social media, community gatherings, business events, and more.

September 15, 2022

Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at Georgia Organization of Nurse Leaders (GONL) Annual Conference

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Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at Georgia Organization of Nurse Leaders (GONL) Annual Conference

Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced that it will exhibit at the 2022 Georgia Organization of Nurse Leaders (GONL) conference taking place September 14-16 in Savannah, Georgia.

September 13, 2022

Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at Upcoming New York Organization of Nurse Executives and Leaders Annual Conference

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Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at Upcoming New York Organization of Nurse Executives and Leaders Annual Conference

Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced that it will exhibit at the 2022 New York Organization of Nurse Executives and Leaders (NYONEL) conference in Tarrytown, New York, September 11-13.

September 09, 2022

Why Tenured Nurses are Leaving the Nursing Profession

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Why Tenured Nurses are Leaving the Nursing Profession

Tenured nurses are continuing to leave the profession, especially as COVID-19 has brought an increase in patient cases they have never seen before. Nurses must work beyond their bounds and push their mental and physical health to the brink. 

September 08, 2022

Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders’ Annual Leadership Conference

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Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders’ Annual Leadership Conference

Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced that it will exhibit at the 2022 Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders’ (PONL) Annual Leadership Conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, September 7-8.

September 07, 2022

Dream. Become. Inspire. Meet Njideka, RN

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Dream. Become. Inspire. Meet Njideka, RN

Meet Njideka, an international nurse from Nigeria and a winner of the Daisy Award at her facility.  In 2016, Njideka started her journey to become a USRN and is now living her American Dream with her family in New Mexico. Below, Njideka shares her journey to becoming a USRN, and her advice for other international RNs in the process.

September 06, 2022

5 Most Asked Questions about the OET

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5 Most Asked Questions about the OET

Great news for International Nurses - starting August 1, 2022, the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) will now accept the Occupational English Test for VisaScreen. What is so different about the OET? Here are five important questions answered so you can have a greater understanding of what this means for healthcare professionals.

August 30, 2022

Dream. Become. Inspire. Meet Cigal, RN

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Dream. Become. Inspire. Meet Cigal, RN

Originally from Nigeria, Cigal is a Registered Nurse who moved to the United States in 2019. Cigal shares how her life has improved academically, professionally, and financially after becoming a USRN with Avant Healthcare Professionals. Today, Cigal is living her American Dream in New Hampshire and has converted to direct staff with one of Avant Healthcare Professionals' client facilities. Below, Cigal shares her story and her advice for other international RNs on the journey to becoming a USRN.

August 23, 2022

Direct Hire vs. Staffing Agency: Which is Better for Nurses?

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Direct Hire vs. Staffing Agency: Which is Better for Nurses?

Here at Avant, one of the top questions we get from international nurses is "What is the difference between a direct hire and recruitment agency?" To help you make an informed decision, let's look at some comparisons between a direct-hire and recruitment agency to shed some light on which is a better choice for you.

August 16, 2022

How Does the Nursing Shortage Impact Patient Care?

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How Does the Nursing Shortage Impact Patient Care?

Healthcare Professionals throughout the country have been faced with the overwhelming causes of the ongoing nursing shortage. Although nursing is becoming one of the fastest-growing occupations in the U.S., the nursing shortage and its impact is a significant issue facing healthcare facilities. 

August 11, 2022

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