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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

Healthcare Professionals

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

Healthcare Professionals Success Stories

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

Healthcare Professionals

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

Articles In the News

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

Healthcare Professionals Success Stories

Dream. Become. Inspire. Meet Queen, RN

Meet Queen, an international nurse from Kenya, who was part of a team that won the 2022 Daisy Team Award at her facility in Arkansas. In 2020, Queen achieved her childhood dream of becoming a USRN with the help of Avant Healthcare Professionals. Queen's passion has helped her realize her dreams and overcome the challenges she has faced. Below, Queen shares her story and the advice she has for other international RNs in the journey to becoming a USRN.

August 02, 2022

In the News Articles

How COVID-19 Affected the Quality of New Nursing Graduates

As COVID-19 continues to leave hospitals with an overflow of patients, new nursing graduates are feeling the effects of the pandemic as they start their careers. With nursing shortages across the globe, many patients have been impacted by the quality of care given. One of the most immediate impacts on nursing education was switching to remote education and suspending in-person clinical experiences to protect students from the virus.

July 21, 2022

Healthcare Professionals

5 Reasons Nurses Choose Avant Healthcare Professionals

Avant Healthcare Professionals is not the only means to make your American Dream happen. Direct hire options and multiple recruitment agencies are available. So why do nurses choose Avant Healthcare Professionals? An easy answer to that is the A-Z assistance we provide to nurses. As you research your options, here are five reasons why nurses choose Avant. 

July 19, 2022

Top Concerns of Nurse Executives

Many concerns are plaguing the healthcare systems and nurse executives across the country. Healthcare systems have found themselves in overwhelming situations regarding staff recruitment and retention. Below we will examine some of the top problems confronting nurse leaders nationwide.

July 13, 2022

In the News Healthcare Professionals Press Releases

Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at 43rd Annual PNAA National Convention

Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced that it will be exhibiting at the 43^rd Annual PNAA National Convention taking place at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York, July 6 – 10, 2022.

July 05, 2022

Healthcare Professionals Success Stories

Dream. Become. Inspire. Meet Kareen, RN

Meet Kareen, an international nurse from Jamaica who moved to the U.S. for professional growth and a better future for her family. Today, Kareen and her family are living their American Dream in Missouri. Below, Kareen shares her journey to becoming a USRN and advice for aspiring USRNs.

July 05, 2022

Articles Nurse Staffing

How to Reduce Dependency on Travel Nurses

With the increasing usage of travel nurses due to COVID-19, many hospitals realize that travel nursing is a short-term and unsustainable solution for healthcare staffing. COVID-19 provided a record high shortage of nurses in the last few years and has left hospitals struggling to improve their staffing levels.

July 01, 2022