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Sunnycliff:
2013, then did one year course in ophthalmic nursing.

Did she go to School of Nursing Nnewi before coming to UNEC? Are her initials V. Ọ.?

Sunnycliff:
Yes from UNN

What year did she graduate? I may have taught her.

[quote author=ogwashiukwu post=56054185][/quote]I just did. What should I be looking for?

OGP's contract is for 4160 hours (2 years) while Avant's contract is for 6240 hours. With OGP, you will have to work for at least 40 hours a week to complete the contract in 2 years. Any hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a week does not count towards the contract hours but you will get the applicable pay. Chances of completing the contract in less than 2 years is almost impossible.
Avant's contract is in two parts. The first part is 4160 hours and the second part is 2080 hours. On completion of the first part, you have to option to convert to a full time staff of the hospital where you are assigned. On conversion, the second part of the contract does not come into being. However, if you do not convert, Avant will assign you to another facility to complete the 2080 hours.
Being a full-time staff of the hospital makes you eligible for benefits like better health insurance coverage for you and your family, better pay, better time-offs, better retirement plans etc.
The best part of the Avant contract is that all hours worked count towards the the contract hours. For example, I completed 2080 hours in less than ten months. By the grace of God, I'll complete 4160 hours in less than 2 years.
Finally, with Avant, you do not pay anything towards your NCLEX-RN review program. Avant also has a unique transition program that prepares you to adapt quickly to life in the US.
[quote author=ogwashiukwu post=56001822]@ pameltariro, It all depends on you as regards to which of the agents you would want to work with. Yes, she paid $200 for her Kaplan NCLEX review classes which has been going on smoothly. OGP contract is for 2 years while Avant is 3 years.

I hope this helps.


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desy24444:
So writing the Cgfns examination is not compulsory but doing credentials evaluation through them is?

Writing the CGFNS exam is not compulsory but you must go through CGFNS for credentials evaluation. Refer to the initial posts by the creator of this thread for information on how CGFNS is involved

Demrich:
i ve read all the pages but u just simplified it! My wife is a nurse, RN, Bnsc....Cgfns nko?

[quote author=mamajaz post=55875618][/quote]She's a nurse but not a twin. Maybe it's her look alike. Thanks for the compliments.

Demrich:
no b only u b Augustine Christopher ooo, hw can 1 identify u? The problem is whats the first step to take...precisely procedure. Is it IELTS ( do expires ) first, notarising of cert, cert evaluation or 1 can just sign up n wait 4 instructions.

This is a summary of the steps :

Application
Pre-screening assessment
Format resume
Complete checklist
Phone/Skype interview
Competency test(not always)
Sign contract
Submit documents
Begin NCLEX review
Apply to a board of nursing (state is usually selected by avant)
Travel to India for NCLEX
Write IELTS
Apply for visascreen certificate
Immigration process(there are different steps in this phase)
Visa medicals
Visa interview
Travel to the US

Demrich:
no b only u b Augustine Christopher ooo, hw can 1 identify u? The problem is whats the first step to take...precisely procedure. Is it IELTS ( do expires ) first, notarising of cert, cert evaluation or 1 can just sign up n wait 4 instructions.

My profile pic. Any other Augustine Christopher is counterfeit

OGP has been in the business of recruiting international nurses to the US for longer than most of the agencies around now (including avant). Their "shakara" too much before. They only interested in recruiting nurses from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica and South Africa. Most Nigerian nurses in the early to mid 2000 migrated through agencies like White Glove Care and Kforce.
With the onset of visa retrogression around 2006, most agencies went out of business or transformed to travel nurse agencies. OGP went into hibernation. WGC and Kforce folded up. Kforce transfered most of their clients to Avant.
Avant started in 2003 and were actively recruiting nurses during the retrogression. They didn't abandon their clients. When the retrogression began to ease off around 2013, there was an influx of international nurses to the US through avant. That is how they became a major player in the business. Others are now trying to catch up.
PassportUSA only started accepting nurses with CGFNS last year. OGP now accepts nurses without CGFNS or NCLEX-RN. I don't know about the English proficiency requirements.
Avant made it easier for nurses without CGFNS, NCLEX-RN, or IELTS to be signed up. Others are just playing catch up to get a share of the market. Every fortnight, an average of 20 nurses and physical therapists come into the US to start the avant transition program before they are deployed to their states of assignment.
Avant has a comprehensive program that prepares one for life in the US and to quickly adapt to the the healthcare system in the US.

barbiee:
what do you mean by "seasoned" and is it true that OGP requires English?

What kind of of tutorial?

barbiee:
Please oo, can we have the avant tutorial here? Thank you

OGP is a seasoned agency. I had a glimpse of their contract recently. I prefer the avant package because the contract is in hours.

waterfas:
OGP is also good with just two year bond

I'm good. You don't the CGFNS certificate to sign up. I suggest you go through their website first and then get back to me with specific questions. Meanwhile, add me on Facebook

Olumike7:
How are you doing brother? Does one need the cgfns certificate to sign up with Avant? I will be happy if you could also put me through on this. I am doing this for my wife. Thanks.

Add me. Augustine Christopher

mamajaz:
sorry bro, I slept off, Folasade Ayokanmi AKINYEMI.

mamajaz:
Thanks bro, Ai don send am.

There's a problem with the private messaging system here. What's your name on Facebook?

No wahala

mamajaz:
please take my hand and guide me, I used to think they might end up extorting one.
Please, make I pm you?

Avant is a blessing

mamajaz:
so Avant is this good.

Yes, I am

Tunjinodaysoff:
and u r a nurse too?

The advice you will get will depend on your qualifications. However, you must be willing to start small and move up. I'm fortunate that my wife is also a nurse. She had to prepare and take the NCLEX-RN exam on her own

Tunjinodaysoff:
Welcome to the thread..please you guys should advise husbands and wives who will get visa because of nurse spouses what they should do when they arrive oooo

Dave, you reach here?

finfol007:
Baba....augustin.....i hail thee....

If only the thread pple know the VIP that just stepped in...

Send me a request. Let's talk

barbiee:
None for now, I registered with cgfns but there was a little problem so i stopped, I am going to register again after my current application expires. I may register with NNAS too.

I admire your humility. How far have you gone with your own process? Which agency are you with?

barbiee:
It's not just me, Everyone here contributed in making it a success

Bamakoe
Send me a friend request on Facebook. My name was mentioned by Barbiee in one of her recent posts

Thanks for creating this thread and for taking your time to give this much info.

barbiee:
I thought as much.

You have a mail. You can add me on Facebook.

santa007:
I also have problems accepting your request. My email: o_basanta@yahoo.com

Na me that

barbiee:
Hi, are you Augustine christopher from the avant promotional video?

The process from application to visa interview lasted 8 months. Before I signed up with Avant, I already had CGFNS certificate, visascreen certificate and IELTS.
I tried to accept your request but couldn't. I don't know what the problem was.

santa007:
Hi,
How long was the whole process, from writing ielts to getting your visa?

Tunjinodaysoff:
Hi...I would like to ask. What category of visa does one get with a recruiter (e.g H1-B?)

EB-3. It's an Immigrant visa

Hello house,
I just stumbled on this thread. It's nice to know that such a thread exists. I'd look in from time to time to see what I can contribute.
I practice in the US and came in via the sponsorship of Avant Healthcare Professionals.

Ok

LagosNIV:
I believe my previous answer was very clear. If you believe you know the answer then there is no need to ask the question.
If I answer your question with specific information, it is because that is what we accept at the Consulate.

Thanks @LagosNIV