FAQ
Getting
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What
is Madison Healthcare migration program
about?
Madison Healthcare provides complete
migration program to all qualified,
English speaking, internationally
trained nursing professionals, wishing
to explore their career prospects
in the United States. Madison Healthcare
assists each candidate in the process
of credentialing, prerequisite exams
preparation, licensing, immigration,
and final assimilation with a new
culture and carefully selected working
environment.
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| What
are the requirements? Do I qualify? |
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You
must have been trained and graduated
from a recognized program
from your country. Your training
should have included at least
a minimum of 3-4 years of theoretical
instruction and clinical practice in the
areas of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatrics,
Maternity/Obstetrics-Gynecology, Community
Health and Psychiatry Nursing. |
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You must have been
licensed to practice your profession
in your home country. This license
must be current, with no restrictions. |
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You must have at
least 2 years of current working experience
in a clinical/hospital setting,
preferably in the acute care areas. |
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You should be able to speak, read and write English to a professional level. |
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Good patient care skills. |
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Willing to undergo
all necessary prerequisite examinations. |
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Must be eligible
for US visa. |
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How
do I apply?
Click
here for ways to apply.
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Prerequisite examinations
What
is the necessary documentation in
order to work in the USA as a nurse?
Madison Healthcare will help you complete
all the paperwork and obtain all the
documents you'll need to work as a
Registered Nurse in the United States,
which include a U.S. RN license and an appropriate visa to work.
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How
do I qualify for Registered Nurse
licensure?
An application form must be filed with
the respective Board of Nursing
in a state in which you desire to
practice your profession. Each Board
of Nursing may have different requirements.
Madison Healthcare will assist you
throughout the process.
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| What
is the NCLEX-RN? |
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NCLEX-RN
examination is developed and administered
by The National Council of State
Boards of Nursing Incorporated
in conjunction with the Pearson
Professional Testing. |
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NCLEX-RN tests
(a candidate) for a minimum nursing
competence according to a national
standard. |
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It’s a national
exam. Application procedure and
licensing requirements are determined
by each State Board of Nursing
and may differ from state to state. |
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NCLEX-RN examination
is conducted in Computer Adaptive
Test (CAT) format: The examination
is computerized. It is called
“adaptive” because
the computer estimates the candidate’s
ability after each question. The
next question is chosen based
on the candidate’s estimated
ability thus far in the test.
The test is therefore “adapted”
for each candidate, thus the process
is “customized”. |
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The test format
will be a multiple-choice questions/answer format. In addition, according to the latest blueprint, some of the questions will be of alternate type. This may include: multiple correct answers, fill-up the blanks, click on the graphics, responding to a chart, etc. types of questions. |
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Number of questions:
75 – 265 including about
15 “tryout questions”
which are not scored. These tryout
questions, which are not identified
to the test taker as such, are
being field tested for use on
future exam. They are not calculated
in the overall score. |
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Types of
questions:
The
examination covers the following
Nursing Process:
• Assessment
• Analysis
• Planning
• Implementation
and Evaluation/Outcome Criteria.
The client needs tested
include:
• Safe,
Effective Care Environment
• Physiological
Integrity
• Psychosocial
Integrity
• Health
Promotion and Maintenance. |
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Timing:
Maximum time allowed for the exam
is 5 hours. There is no time limit
for each question. A 10-minute
mandatory break will be given
after 2 hours of testing and an
optional 10-minute break after
3 ½ hours of testing. |
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The test will stop
when the computer has made the
pass/fail determination or the
maximum number of questions has
been exhausted or 5 hours has
passed after the exam start. |
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The examination
results will be communicated directly
by the testing agency to the respective
State Board of Nursing, which
will then inform the candidate
about the examination outcome.
If a passing score was achieved,
a certification of licensure
will be issued. |
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What
is the passing score for the NCLEX-RN
exam?
There is no minimum passing score
for the NCLEX-RN exam. There is only
pass or fail result based on the computer´s
continuous evaluation of your answer
choices.
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Where
is the NCLEX-RN exam administered?
As of now, the NCLEX-RN exam is administered
throughout the United States and its
territories.
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Does
Madison Healthcare provide any study
aids to prepare for any of the requisite examinations?
Yes, Madison Healthcare provides nurse
applicants with its in-house, customized,
training program.
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| What
is the VISA SCREEN certificate? |
| US
immigration requires that for
healthcare professionals, including
RNs, complete a screening program
in order to qualify for an occupational
visa. This process is called Visa
Screen. This is administered by
ICHP (International Commission
on Healthcare Professionals).
This Visa Screen ensures
the integrity of the occupational
visa sought by the nurse. The
Visa Screen Certification process
comprises of three parts: |
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Passing scores on:
Option #1: TOEFL: 540 (or 207 computerized) TWE: 4.0 TSE: 50
Option #2: TOEIC: 725 TWE: 4.0 TSE: 50
Option #3: IELTS (Academic Module ONLY): 6.5 IELTS Spoken Band: 7.0
Please note that certain English speaking countries are exempt from the above requirements. Please check with us to receive the most current & accurate information.
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Passing either
the NCLEX-RN exam or obtaining
the CGFNS Certificate. |
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Credential evaluation. |
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Obtaining
the appropriate visa to travel and
work in the USA
Under
what visa category will I travel to
and work in the United States?
The most suitable visa for internationally
trained nursing graduates is Employment
Based Third Preference Immigrant Visa
(EB-3), commonly known as "Green Card."
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How will Madison Healthcare assist
me with the visa process?
Madison Healthcare and its client
facility will sponsor you, your spouse
and children under 21 for a Permanent
Residency Visa (green card) after
you pass the NCLEX-RN or obtain the
CGFNS Certificate.
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Is there a contractual
agreement as part of the process of migrating to the USA?
Yes. Given the complexity of the process and the amount of time
involved, it is a standard practice for both the parties
(you and the sponsor/Madison Healthcare) to enter into an
agreement of what the expectations are from both sides.
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How
long is my commitment to the new employer
in the USA?
You will be required to complete a
a minimum of two to three year contract at the
client facility site.
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Destination:
The United States
Do I get a choice of employment location?
Madison Healthcare will provide you with several placement
options after assessing your location preference, clinical
skills and experience. Based on the needs of our client
facilities, we will make a match between your skills &
expectations and the facility’s personnel needs. Of
course, the final choice is yours to make!
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What
will my salary be?
Your salary will depend entirely on your qualifications,
certifications (specialty), and acquired experience.
Additionally factors, such as geographical locations,
shift assignments and premiums will also determine your
overall hourly salary + benefits. You will be provided a
prevailing wage that is in effect. This ensures a fair
treatment of all the employees.
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What
are the benefits of pursuing a nursing career in the USA?
A nursing career in the U.S.A. will offer you with endless
opportunities to master your patient care and critical
thinking skills, help you expand your status of educational
achievements, explore a new country and culture, improve your
family lifestyle, while earning exceptional salary and benefits.
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What
benefits will I receive?
Please click here
for benefits details.
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What
happens when I complete my initial employment
term?
After completing your contractually obligated term of
two to three years, you have an option of continuing
with the same facility or moving to another location
of your choice. Whatever be your decision, Madison
Healthcare is there to support you.
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