[rsmit02]

Hi Suzanne,

I have been approached by a recruitment Agency called Kennedy Healthcare recruiting about assisting me to the usa. I asked all the right questions they said they recruit direct for hospitals, they pay my fees, exams, airfare, immigration. The contact of employment is with the employer direct Bergen Regional Medical Center, in New Jersey. The hospital contract is for 2 years and I will be paid what they called Prevailing wage, they will pay me in accordance with my 6 yearts nursing experience also. There is no crappy hours no money taken off my wages etc.

Part of me is keen in that I am concerned if I go through all the process and get my nclex I may struggle to find work. Also this company said if I find an employer direct I will have to pay my own immigration process and lawyer which can be hugely expensive.

what do you think? Do you think once I am licienced I will struggle to find my own employer to pertition for me, and really how much is it roughly going to cost? I have added up for moving, airfares, nclex, cgfns, paperwork, transcripts etc but never thought about the immigration costs.

I know you were the right person to contact about this.

Ruthx

[loubio]

Hi Suzanne

I am thinking of signing up with a reputable agency in NY, but I really would like to know your opinion on this matter. I do have concerns with regards to the contract. It was stated there that I have to agree to work any shift, including nights, holidays, weekends as requested, is that normal for an agency to do with nurses? Also, for the first year of employment, I will not get a vacation leave. The good thing about this agency is that they will spend for all the legal fees, the exams, trip to international testing site for NCLEX and oneway airfare to the US, and the recruiter told me that they will file my case immediately upon recieving the necessary documents for filing the petition. By the way, I am not so concerned with the salary even if starting pay would only be $26/hr for NY area as I have seen the salaries quoted in this site www.flcdatacenter.com for NY, so the agency is within reasonable limits. I would like to send you a copy of the contract so you can review it..i need your help on this matter. Thanks.

[loubio]

Hi Suzanne..again..hehe

Another question popped re: agencies. How is it possible for agencies to be making $10,000 a year on a nurse? (as what you have quoted on this forum)

I believe, that if a facility would hire a nurse on a temp contract, facility pays the agency approximately $40 per hour (NY area). In addition to that, if facility will hire on a permanent contract, agency will get at least 15-20% of the total yearly salary of the nurse which is paid by the facility ... so here, agency earns a lot from the nurse but for a foreign nurse sponsored by this agency, she doesnt really get affected because whether or not she gets hired directly she will still receive current hourly rate for nurses. I am saying this because, the way I undeerstand it, it would be beneficial to less priveleged foreign nurses to have an agency to shoulder exams and immigration fees. Conversely, doing all the work on your own would mean ...i dont really know how much you have to spend for all exams and immigration fees and airfare..but lets just say about $4000 off your own pocket..and well, getting the same salary with what the agency can offer. So in this light,a less priviledged foreign nurse would be better off with an agency. Your comment on this would be appreciated. I am looking to understand more on this so I can make a wise decision on whether to get an agency or not. Thank you so much and God bless.

[Nataliel_25]

Hello Suzanne!
I'm veru upset of dead line the NY BON gives. After 10 months of my case evaluation CGFNS finally sent to NY BON the approved issue of CVS NY on 5/8/06. And now my file went to the education review office on 5/8/06. That process at this time is taking 12 weeks. Is this supposed to be normal timing and does it mean that after this dead line I'll be sent the ATT?
Thanks in advance for reply.

[lana_full]

Hi Suzane!

Please help me, Im a Reg Nurse in Manila
I want to catch up with the upcoming exams
for CGFNS this NOV 2006, I plan to practice
in New Jersey where my Aunt lives + they
require CGFNS.. What do you think is the
BEST Review Center in the Philippines for
CGFNS? How long would it take for my registration?

Im quite confused what to choose
either KAPLAN, PENTAGON, LABAGNOY
GAPUZ or R.U.N. pls HELP ME! I need
your answers, opinions, to those who have
passed the CGFNS and other good refence
book for CGFNS or CD please i need your
opinion ASAP thanks!


Lana

[nurseguy5]

Hey suzanne,

if someone has received their RN certification overseas (korea)and has received the NCLEX-RN license in NY.--is she qualified to practice anywhere in the U.S? She will come here for permanent residence. She has her masters in nursing also.

thanks,
nurseguy

[cutiebaby]

we have passed the nclex already, tnx to your guidance
visascreen still processing.
here is what they are offering suzanne,( pls do give us opinion on this) United Staffing Solutions, Inc. wishes to sponsor you to be petitioned for work as a Registered Nurse in Southern California, USA. We require CGFNS score/certificate only to start the petition. For permanent residence petition, you must take and pass IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or TSE, TOEFL/TWE for visa screen requirements by ICHP (International Commission on Healthcare Profession). You can take IELTS where you are right now just if they are conducting an exam center there.

If you have passed the CGFNS test and have not taken the TSE, TOEFL, & TWE test yet, we can start to work on your petition without a single fee from you and no placement fee. It will take 5 to 12 months to get approval from the U.S. INS. Just mail or fax your resume with picture, transcript & diploma, PRC license, etc. to us. We are a direct-hire nursing agency based in California, U.S.A. with more than 30 Hospital clients in Southern California and other U.S. states.

Compensation and Monthly Housing Allowance (3 years Contract)

Prior to passing the NCLEX-RN exam USSI may, but is not obligated to, try to find employment for Employee. After passing the NCLEX-RN exam, Employee will undergo training or preceptor ship minimum of two weeks. During this period, the rate of pay for Employee will be sixteen Dollars ($16.00) per hour (less federal, state and local taxes and obligations) because USSI will not billed the hospital for training period. After completing the thirteen (13)-week preceptor ship, Employee뭩 rate of pay will be:

First Year:
Twenty-one dollars ($21.00) per hour for eight (8) Hour shifts and $18.00 per hour for Twelve Hour (12) hour shifts plus four hundred ($400)/ month housing and time and a half on overtime. 밐ousing allowance is tax free? Housing check mailed to you every month and it뭩 yours.

Note: All your expenses in exams (CGFNS, TOEFL, TSE or IELTS first attempt), visa screen, and airfare will be reimbursable.

Second Year:
Employee will be paid twenty-three dollars ($23.00) for eight-hour shifts and Twenty Dollars an hour for twelve (12) hour shifts plus six hundred ($600) per month housing and time and a half on overtime.

Third Year:
Employee will be paid twenty-three dollars ($23.00) for eight-hour shifts and Twenty Dollars an hour for twelve (12) hour shifts plus one thousand ($1000) per month housing and time and a half on overtime.

PLUS full benefits (Health, 401K, Cafeteria plan, Credit Union, etc.)

[lawrence01]

Originally Posted by cutiebaby

we have passed the nclex already, tnx to your guidance
visascreen still processing.
here is what they are offering suzanne,( pls do give us opinion on this) United Staffing Solutions, Inc. wishes to sponsor you to be petitioned for work as a Registered Nurse in Southern California, USA. We require CGFNS score/certificate only to start the petition. For permanent residence petition, you must take and pass IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or TSE, TOEFL/TWE for visa screen requirements by ICHP (International Commission on Healthcare Profession). You can take IELTS where you are right now just if they are conducting an exam center there.

If you have passed the CGFNS test and have not taken the TSE, TOEFL, & TWE test yet, we can start to work on your petition without a single fee from you and no placement fee. It will take 5 to 12 months to get approval from the U.S. INS. Just mail or fax your resume with picture, transcript & diploma, PRC license, etc. to us. We are a direct-hire nursing agency based in California, U.S.A. with more than 30 Hospital clients in Southern California and other U.S. states.

Compensation and Monthly Housing Allowance (3 years Contract)

Prior to passing the NCLEX-RN exam USSI may, but is not obligated to, try to find employment for Employee. After passing the NCLEX-RN exam, Employee will undergo training or preceptor ship minimum of two weeks. During this period, the rate of pay for Employee will be sixteen Dollars ($16.00) per hour (less federal, state and local taxes and obligations) because USSI will not billed the hospital for training period. After completing the thirteen (13)-week preceptor ship, Employee뭩 rate of pay will be:

First Year:
Twenty-one dollars ($21.00) per hour for eight (8) Hour shifts and $18.00 per hour for Twelve Hour (12) hour shifts plus four hundred ($400)/ month housing and time and a half on overtime. 밐ousing allowance is tax free? Housing check mailed to you every month and it뭩 yours.

Note: All your expenses in exams (CGFNS, TOEFL, TSE or IELTS first attempt), visa screen, and airfare will be reimbursable.

Second Year:
Employee will be paid twenty-three dollars ($23.00) for eight-hour shifts and Twenty Dollars an hour for twelve (12) hour shifts plus six hundred ($600) per month housing and time and a half on overtime.

Third Year:
Employee will be paid twenty-three dollars ($23.00) for eight-hour shifts and Twenty Dollars an hour for twelve (12) hour shifts plus one thousand ($1000) per month housing and time and a half on overtime.

PLUS full benefits (Health, 401K, Cafeteria plan, Credit Union, etc.)

Did they explain why is the hourly rate for 12 hr shifts considerably lesser than the 8 hour shifts?

[hopeful007]

Originally Posted by lawrence01

Did they explain why is the hourly rate for 12 hr shifts considerably lesser than the 8 hour shifts?

i agree with lawrence01....why should u be paid less if ur working more hours????

[Ethan_mike]

uh,....where's suzanne4?