6 Steps to Become a Nurse in the U.S. with Avant Healthcare Professionals
June 01, 2021
Did you know that there are approximately 3 million nursing jobs in the United States, and the employment of registered nurses continues to grow faster than the average for all other occupations? If you have ever envisioned yourself coming to the United States to work as a Registered Nurse, this is your sign! Now is the best time to work in the U.S as an R.N. to grow your career. So how do you accomplish this goal?
You might have many questions on how to become a USRN and do not know where to begin. Avant Healthcare Professionals is a premier recruiting and staffing specialist for internationally educated healthcare professionals dedicated to changing lives. Here we break down HOW you can become a USRN in six easy steps!
Step 1: Apply
The first and easiest step to begin your process to become a Registered Nurse in the United States is to APPLY! After you have done your research and decided our agency is the best for you, you can visit our website and complete the online application form. The application is a comprehensive questionnaire that starts a conversation with us and begins your journey to living your American Dream.
Step 2: Interview and Accept Offer
Once you submit your application, our recruitment team reviews the information you have provided us and will reach out to you to guide you through the process. If you meet the program requirements, an interview will follow. Regardless of the outcome of your application, you will hear from us! During your interview, the BEST thing you can do is to be yourself! We want to make sure that our program is the right fit for your needs, and we want to place you where you will be successful. After a series of interviews and a clinical assessment, you will receive an offer if you are selected for the program. At that point, all you have to do is accept!
Step 3: Document Collection
After accepting your offer and signing your contract, Avant Healthcare Professionals will begin collecting documents from you. These documents are needed for the U.S. licensure and immigration process to get you to the United States quickly and as simple for you as possible.
Step 4: U.S. Licensure and NCLEX-RN Review
While TOEFL or IELTS is not required to apply to the program, it is a requirement for the licensure and immigration process. Your recruiter will have advised when the best time to take this exam would be. If you haven’t passed the NCLEX-RN exam, you will then be enrolled in the NCLEX-RN review program, which is personalized to your needs and includes one-on-one coaching from experienced R.N. instructors. Avant Healthcare Professionals has up to a 90% first-time pass rate, so there is no need to do it on your own! Once you’ve completed the review, Avant Healthcare Professionals will pay for you to take the exam and fly you to the nearest testing center.
Step 5: Green Card Processing
After passing the NCLEX-RN exam, your Green Card will be filed! You could arrive in the U.S in as little as 8-12 months from filing. Monitoring the movement of the visa bulletin is essential in your process. Avant Healthcare Professionals will help you prepare for your exit interview with the U.S. embassy and guide you through anything else needed for your transition. Once you arrive in the U.S., your physical Green card will be issued to you!
Step 6: Arrive in the U.S.A and Live Your American Dream!
Finally: arrive in the U.S! When you arrive, you will go through our clinical and cultural transitions program. These programs are the foundation of everything we do and our nurse’s most valuable resource. Our cultural transitions program is designed to assist internationally trained nurses in assimilating to their new life here in the U.S. We offer plenty of guidance, including driving a car, acquiring housing, and much more! During the Clinical transitions program, our R.N.s are trained and guided by our Clinical Instructors through live training, state-of-the-art simulation labs, role-play scenarios, etc. Our Clinical instructors have worked as R.N.s in the U.S. and have designed this program to help you transition as smoothly as possible into your new nursing position.
After you graduate from our transitions program, you are then ready to move to your new city and assignment! One of our travel specialists will join you to help you get settled into your new home. But the support doesn’t end there. Avant Healthcare Professionals continue to follow and support you throughout the length of your assignment. We are here to guide you through H.R., Clinical, Transitions, ongoing education support, and much more. At this point, you are now ready to begin living your American Dream!
So, what are you waiting for? Apply today! NOW is the BEST time to become a USRN and begin your American Dream! Avant Healthcare Professionals will guide you every step of the way.
