[Guardian Angels]

Are you starting a registry and what kind if so? Or Are you researching a Nursing Agency?

[relysh717]

Originally Posted by Guardian Angels

Are you starting a registry and what kind if so? Or Are you researching a Nursing Agency?

We are starting a recruitment agency that specializes on medical staffing - particularly nurses. I do have an agency in the Philippines that we will bring in the US under working visa, and at the same time, we would like to start recruiting nurses locally that we can market to the hospitals. Therefore, I am at a loss and wants answers to the following questions:

1) Do I need a special permit or business license to operate this?
2) Do I need to be accredited to some kind of orgs. such as jcaho, calif board of nursing, etc??

I appreciate your help.

[suzanne4]

I think you need to start in your research from the very beginning. There is no such thing as a "working" visa for a nurse anymore, at least not this year and probably not for the year 2005. Requirements will be the same, as far as Visa Screen certification and English requirements, the complete set. The only way for a nurse to come over to the US to work now is with a green card. Yes, they are getting fast-tracked compared to other jobs, but you are looking at about one year plus at the earliest to get everything done for each nurse.

If you have any other questions you can PM me or send me an e-mail directly to suzanne@RNSpecifics.com

Hope that this helps you.
p.s. Unless you are planning on placing the nurse in one of five states, they must also complete the CGFNS exam. Deadline for all paperwork to be received in PA is one month form now for the July exam. Next exam date is November, and the scores aren't sent out until 8 weeks later. So you must take this into account also.

[suzanne4]

First you need to incorporate your business. You must also take into account the expense of bringing each nurse to the US, such as fees for immigration, immigration lawyers, plane tickets, etc. Are you planning on having them come over to the US earlier to take the NCLEX exam? If so, they need a separate visa for that, and round-trip plane ticket, etc. You will not got paid one penny from hospitals until the nurse is actually able to start work, so all of these funds will be coming from either your pocket, or your company's pocket. If your company is sponsoring the nurse and not the hospital, you will need all different types of paperwork on file with immigration, etc. Setting up a business to recruit from overseas is a highly specialized field, if it is done right and legally. Make sure you have enough funds to cover you through all of this. Simple example, if a company wants to recruit in Thailand they must place a $125,000.00 bond with the Ministry of Labor here and each of their staff needs to have a license also. So you need to look into these things also for the countries that you are dealing with.

Good luck.

[carmenjo]

Hello to all. I am also wanting to start an agency in the DFW, Tx area. I'm currently working through the loan process (working capital) and would greatly appreciate any helpful information giiven.


Thanks

[suzanne4]

Are you incorporated as of yet? Don't forget all of the insurance that goes along with it. For the business as well as you. Have you been in contact with any hospitals in your area? Have you actually ever worked agency?

These questions need to be answered before I can give you any more advice. Feel free to PM me if you would like.

[Ylove113]

Hi, Kallie I am a RN in North Carolina and I am trying to get started on opening a personal care service agency. I am not familiar with writing policies and procedures. Can you help me or tell me where I can get help with writing the policies and procedures to get licensure.

Originally Posted by Kallie

I can relate to your concerns regarding starting an agency. I live in a rural area. I have had my certifications for my personal care agency for two years. My agency is incorporated. I purchased an office space. I have been ready to take patients for two years. I have tried to get assistance through the Small Business Administration, however, you have to be wealthy to qualify for one of their loan programs. "If I was wealthy, I wouldn't need SBA's assistance!" But, in the mean time I continue to work as an RN. I hope to someday locate the capital that I need to use for my business. If anyone has capital, and would like to invest, feel free to contact me. The personal care agency is funded through Medicaid.

[suzanne4]

Ylove113: First thing, before doing anything else, you need to decide if you will take Medicare patients. If you do want to, they have a complete set of regulations that you must file, as well as the documentation needed, etc. Are you planning on being the only provider, or are you planning on hiring other nurses, etc? If so, you need to look into the regulations for your state. Some states have quite specific rules on what can be done and not done. I would worry about all of these things first, before even thinking about writing policies and procedures. That is the final thing that you need to deal with.

Good luck......................

[Ylove113]

Hi Suzanne4, No I am not going to do Medicare patients, just Medicaid. I am going to be the only RN, but will have some Nursing assistants and PCA's and an Office Manager.

Originally Posted by suzanne4

Ylove113: First thing, before doing anything else, you need to decide if you will take Medicare patients. If you do want to, they have a complete set of regulations that you must file, as well as the documentation needed, etc. Are you planning on being the only provider, or are you planning on hiring other nurses, etc? If so, you need to look into the regulations for your state. Some states have quite specific rules on what can be done and not done. I would worry about all of these things first, before even thinking about writing policies and procedures. That is the final thing that you need to deal with.

Good luck......................

[suzanne4]

Even accepting Medicaid patients, there is quite a bit a paperwork that you need to get from your state. Make sure that you will be able to meet all of their requirements. I would start with this first thing, before attempting anything else.

I am always available if you would like to PM me.