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Information for Mexican Nurses

 
Welcome to European Medical Staffing

Are you interested to learn more about career opportunities in the United States healthcare system ?

Since 2005, we have helped international nurses understand all the requirements to obtain a nursing license in Texas and to launch a successful career in a reputable hospitals in the US.  We have even made arrangement with a language school in Mexico to help you improve  your English skills if necessary.

 
Current opportunities for Mexican nurses in the United States
 
Hospital in New Mexico is currently looking to hire Mexican nurses who meet the following requirements:
  • BSN degree (Licenciatura en Enfermeria)
  • New Mexico Nursing license or license in a different US state
  • Visa Screen Certificate
  • Speak fluent English
If you are interested in this opportunity please contact us at opportunities@euromedstaff.com
 
 
Why work in the United States ?
 
Besides the obvious incentive of higher salaries, working in the United States can be a big boost to your nursing career.  Unlike in Mexico and most other countries around the world, nurses in the United States have a much higher level of decision making authority over patient care.  Nurses in the United States are not simply assistants of physicians but play a much more vital role in the healthcare system. 
 
If you are looking for a career opportunity that let's you put your talent and abilities to full use while advancing your knowledge and skills as a nurse a career in the United States may be a very rewarding step for you.
 
Why work with European Medical Staffing ?
 
European Medical Staffing has developed a system of international nurse recruitment that has proven very successful in Europe.  We are now offering our expertise to nursing professionals in Mexico.  We will give you honest and straight forward information about the entire process to work in the US so you can make an informed decision if a career in the United States is the right step for you.
 
So you can start a successful long-term career in the US it is very important that you work for a reputable hospital which has a program in place to properly train and integrate Mexican nurses into the US hospital system as well as opportunities for continuous education.  Otherwise, you will never enjoy the full potential a nursing career in the United States has to offer.
 
European Medical Staffing will only place you in reputable US hospitals who recognize that integrating international nurses into their hospital system is as important for them as it is for you.  You will be employed by the hospital and enjoy all benefits such as health insurance the hospital offers to all its employees.
 
TN Visa
 
Registered nurses from Mexico can work in the United States with a NAFTA professional (TN-2) visa.  Your Mexican education has to be equivalent to the education of a Registered Nurse (RN) in the United States to qualify for the TN-2 visa. 
 
Educational Requirements
 
Generally speaking, most nurses who were educated in Mexico who have obtained a degree of Licenciatura en Enfermeria (Bachelor of Nursing) will qualify as a first level Registered Nurse (RN) in the United States.  Nurses who have obtained a Tecnico Profesional degree in nursing may or may not qualify as a first level Registered Nurse (RN) in the United States.
 
Once your education has been evaluated and it is equivalent to a Registered nurse in the United States you can apply for a nursing license in Texas.  You also have to pass an English test to apply for the license.
 
Here is a summary of all requirements you have to meet to work in the US:
  • Licenciatura en Enfermeria (Bachelor of Nursing)
  • Speak fluent English
  • Pass the NCLEX®-RN exam
  • Obtain a US state nursing license and a VisaScreen™ certificate
  • Ability to pay all cost to obtain a US nursing license and the VisaScreen certificate (approximately US$1,600)

If you are interested in more information please register on our website.  You will then send you a username and password so you can access very detailed information about the necessary steps to work as a nurse in the United States.

The good news is that many US hospitals are interested specifically in recruiting bi-lingual (English/Spanish) nurses.  If you work with European Medical Staffing Ltd. we will place you directly at a reputable US hospital and you will be employed by the hospital.  We do not charge any fees for our help and services to you.  We only charge a fee to participating hospitals.

NCLEX-RN® Exam Preparation

The NCLEX-RN® is the national exam which has to be taken by all nurses who want to work in the United States, including nurses educated in the United States. 

Based on the experience of many international nurses we have worked with we can recommend various options to help you prepare for the NCLEX-RN test.

How to obtain a nursing license in Texas

Once you have decided that you want to work as a nurse in the United States we will help you to obtain the necessary documents to work in the US.  Following is a brief overview of the process to obtain the required credentials to be able to work as a nurse in the US.

We recommend that you initially obtain a nursing license in the state of Texas.  If you have a nursing license in Texas you can obtain a nursing license by endorsement in several other states.

The first step is to evaluate your foreign nursing degree to determine if it is equivalent to a degree obtained in the United States.  In most states (including the State of Texas), this will be done by organization such as CGFNS International or ERES.  This process will take 6 to 8 weeks.

The results of this evaluation will be sent to the Texas Board of Nursing.  Based on these results, the board will decide if your degree is equivalent to the US nursing degree.

 

If it is, you can apply for a Texas state nursing license and take the NCLEX®-RN exam.  This is a comprehensive exam to test your knowledge of nursing.  The same test has to be taken by all US nurses.  The NCLEX®-RN exam is offered in Mexico City as well as many cities in the United States including San Antonio, Texas.   Before you apply for the state nursing license you also need to pass an TOEFL English test.

 

Once you pass the NCLEX®-RN exam and a criminal background check, you will be issued a state nursing license.  This process should take 5 to 6 weeks.

The last part of the credentialing process is to obtain what is called a VisaScreen™ certificate.  This will take 7 to 9 weeks.

Once you have obtained the VisaScreen™ certificate we will assist you in finding employment in reputable hospitals in Texas, other US states or possibly even other countries.

How much does it cost ?

Here is a summary of the cost of the different steps to obtain a nursing license in Texas:

Document prparation

2 – 4 weeks

 

CGFNS/ERES Evaluation Service

6 – 8 weeks

US$385 + cost of translation if needed

TOEFL English Test

 

US$160

Application with Texas BON

2 weeks

US$139

Preparation for NCLEX®-RN Exam

4 to 24 weeks

US$200 + US$150

Obtain Texas nursing license

4 – 6 weeks

 

VisaScreen™ document preparation and processing

7 – 9 weeks

US$540

By working with us you do not have to sign a contract until you know which hospital you will work for.  All nurses placed by European Medical Staffing will be directly employed by reputable hospitals without salary deductions and full hiring bonuses.  You will only sign an employment contract with the hospital, not European Medical Staffing.

Register with us to obtain more information

If you are interested to receive more information about the process to obtain the necessary credentials to work in the United States, salaries for nurses in the United States and many other useful information for Mexican nurses please register on our website.  You will send you a username and password to log in to our website.  All information are provided free of charge.

Submit your resume

If you have already obtained a US nursing license please click here to learn more about an option which allows you to submit your resume online and let potential employers review your credentials.  This service is free of charge to qualified applicants.  If you are interested to participate in this program you need to meet the following requirements:

  • Speak fluent English
  • Have passed the NCLEX®-RN exam
  • Obtained a US state nursing license

Contact Information in Mexico

Thomas Simon
tsimon@euromedstaff.com

Legal disclaimer: None of the information provided by European Medical Staffing is intended to be or used as legal advice.

 

 
 
 
   

 

 
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