Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is nursetrust mission?
A. To recruit the finest registered nurses worldwide for healthcare facilities throughout the United States and UK

Q. How is Nursetrust different from other recruitment services?
A. Our service is totally free for qualified nurses.

Q. How do I find nurses halfway around the world?
A. At Nursetrust we are continuously recruiting qualified nurses who aspire to work in the United States . Many of our partners operate training centers that prepare nurses for the certification and language exams required for immigration to the U.S. Therefore, we always have a large supply of nursing candidates seeking . jobs in the U.S.

Q. What are the minimum qualifications of your nursing candidates?
A. All of our candidates have a B.Sc. or Diploma in Nursing, a current nursing license from their home country, 1 year of acute care experience and fluency in English.

Q. What are the requirements in joining nursetrust?
A. At least one-year post-graduate nursing work experience. Your nursing credentials must meet the requirements of the United States Nursing Boards. You must meet the requirements for a Permanent Residency Visa as determined by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service

Q. What is the CGFNS Certificate?
A. The Commission of Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) issue certificates to foreign nurses who have passed a nursing qualifying exam and fulfilled the English language requirements. The CGFNS certificate is required for US immigration, by most US state Nursing Boards, as well as by many US hospitals. We strongly recommend all candidates who want to nurse in the US to take the exam, which only happens 3 times per year. For more information visit www.cgfns.org .

Q. What is NCLEX?
A. Every Nurse in America must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to receive an RN licence. This exam is only given in the US and US territories. To be eligible to take the NCLEX, you must apply to the Board of Nursing of the state in which you are going to practice.

Q. Is my English good enough?
A. You need to take the TOEFL/TSE test for the USA or the IELTS test for the UK or USA unless you received your nursing education in Australia , Canada , Ireland , NZ or UK . We would recommend enrolling on an English language course as soon as possible, if you are unsure. We can also introduce you to English language schools which can help improve your English. You can check you English levels here for a quick, on-line test: Cambridge University English language test

Q. What English Language scores are required for the TOEFL/TSE or IELTS exams?
A. For the UK you need a general IELTS score of 6.5 and no lower then 5.5 in any section. For the US you must get a TOEFL score of 207 and TSE of 50. Alternatively, for the US , you must have an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with 7.0 speaking.

Q. How long will it take to get to the USA ?
A. It varies, but we will get you there as fast as possible. Typically, if you have done the CGFNS, then it should take less than 12 months.

Q. What are the rates of pay in the US ?
A. You will be earning approximately $20-$45 per hour. This will depend on where you are and the exact job you do. Additionally, there are many benefits, including shift differential, overtime pay, educational assistance and more.

Q. Why do I need the VisaScreen Certificate?
A. In order to be eligible for a Green Card you must obtain a Visascreen certificate issued by CGFNS. This is proof that you have met the federal requirements for entry and employment to the United States . We can help you get this.

Q. How do I register for NCLEX-RN?
A. Once you've met all eligibility requirements to be a professional nurse, you must apply to take NCLEX-RN through your state board of nursing. Shortly after your application is approved, you'll receive an "Authorization to Test'' from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Data Center, which will instruct you to make an appointment to take the exam at a Sylvan Technology Center of your choosing.

Q.Where can I take the exam?
A. More than 200 Sylvan Centers are located throughout the United States , with at least 1 in each state or territory. Each center has up to 10 computer terminals available for candidates. A proctor will help you get started and will monitor security during the test.

Q. When can I take the exam?
A. The computerized NCLEX-RN, which lasts a maximum of 5 hours, is offered 15 hours every day, Monday through Saturday (Sundays by special arrangement). Make sure you're thoroughly prepared by the time you call to schedule an exam date. You'll take the test no later than 30 days from the day you call to schedule. If you wish to schedule a retest after previously failing the exam, your test date will be within 45 days of your call. You may reschedule your appointment, without charge, by telephoning the test center at least 3 days before your test date.