How To Register as a Nurse in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is one of the largest and most developed countries in the Middle East, with a growing demand for highly skilled healthcare professionals, particularly in the field of nursing. To work as a nurse in Saudi Arabia, it is necessary to complete a rigorous registration process that involves several steps.

Step 1: Education and Qualification Requirements The first step to becoming a registered nurse in Saudi Arabia is to meet the education and qualification requirements. Candidates must have a valid nursing degree from an accredited institution and must be licensed in their country of origin. Additionally, candidates must pass an international English language proficiency test, such as the IELTS or TOEFL.

Step 2: Saudi Council for Health Specialties (SCHS) Examination Once the education and qualification requirements have been met, candidates must take the SCHS examination. This examination is designed to assess the nursing knowledge and skills of candidates and is mandatory for all nurses seeking registration in Saudi Arabia. The SCHS examination consists of written and clinical components and can be taken in the candidate’s home country or in Saudi Arabia.

Step 3: Application for Registration After passing the SCHS examination, candidates must apply for registration with the Saudi Council for Health Specialties. This involves completing an online application and submitting supporting documentation, including copies of the candidate’s nursing degree, nursing license, and English language proficiency test results.

Step 4: Fingerprint and Criminal Background Check Once the application has been received, candidates must undergo a fingerprint and criminal background check. This is to ensure that the candidate has a clean criminal record and is eligible to work as a nurse in Saudi Arabia.

Step 5: Issuance of Nursing Practice License Once the fingerprint and criminal background check have been completed and approved, the Saudi Council for Health Specialties will issue a nursing practice license. This license allows the nurse to practice nursing in Saudi Arabia and is valid for a period of two years.

In conclusion, becoming a registered nurse in Saudi Arabia requires a combination of education, examination, and application. The process is designed to ensure that only highly qualified and skilled nurses are able to practice in the country and provide high-quality patient care. Candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing in Saudi Arabia are encouraged to begin the registration process as soon as possible to ensure a smooth and successful transition.

How To Get SANC Receipt?

With the New SANC online registration, can I download my SANC receipt online?

Many of you might be concern about your SANC registration and require evidence to proof you have applied for renewal of your annual practice license

The SANC eRegister on the SANC website is enough to serve as evidence of your registration. For instance, if you have not received your receipt yet via mail in your registered address. SANC receipt will only be sent to your registered mail address. Employers can easily verify the status of all nurse practitioners in their employment by simply visiting www.sanc.co.za/eRegister.htm to be connected to the eRegister.

New Zealand Nursing Registration for UK Nurses

Good day and welcome to my blog where I am going to talk about the New Zealand Nursing registration for UK, US, Ireland Nurses who wish to migrate to Australia. Since Australia changed her Nursing registration process, getting registered as a Nurse in Australia is no longer a in walk in the park hence the easiest way is to first register as a Nurse in New Zealand then endorse it to Australia.

New Zealand Nursing Registration Requirements

  1. You must have a Bachelor degree in Nursing , Nurses who have diplomas are not qualified. However, there have been few cases where those with diploma in Nursing and degree in any health related fields are accepted and issued RN licenses. You may want to speak to CGFNS New Zealand and New Zealand Nursing Board before you proceed in case you fall into this category.
  2. You must have at least two years post registration experience in health related settings. The experience can be from Nigeria, Kenya, UK, USA or any country.
  3. Registration and working as a Nurse in UK, USA, Ireland or Singapore. About six month of working in any of the above listed countries should be good.

Step-by-Step Guide to New Zealand Nursing Registration for UK Nurses

Step 1: Create an account with New Zealand CGFNS. Read more about the process of creating CGFNS account How To Create CGFNS Account For New Zealand Nursing Board

Step 2: After all the needed documents have been received and validated by CGFNS, a report will be issued and a copy will be sent to you for review. Make sure you go through the report and be sure all the information therein is accurate, you can then give CGFNS the approval to issue your final report.

Step 3: CGFNS will pass your document directly to New Zealand Nursing Board and you will be contacted by New Zealand Nursing Board to create an account where you will be able to monitor the progress of your application. Once you create your application, you need to pay the application fees of NZ$485.

Step 4: Create an account with Fit2work for Criminal Background check. To create an account go to https://www.fit2work.com.au/PreEmployment/GeneralBasicDetails?id=NCNZ and then complete the form. You will need to complete criminal check for only the country you have lived in for 12 months in the last 7 years and make the payment of around AUD$149.

Step 5: Your criminal background check result will be sent directly to New Zealand Nursing board once it is ready and a copy will be sent to you.

Step 6: Once all your document is complete with the New Zealand Nursing Board, your case manager will contact you and invite you to complete an application for your annual practicing certificate called APC. However, if you have any outstanding requirement or more information is needed, your case manager will ask you to provide such information before your application can be approved for registration.

Step 7: Once you are clear to register for your annual practice certificate, then you can proceed to complete your application form and make the application form payment. Your license will be issued and you can then proceed to endorse it to Australia.

How to Endorse New Zealand Nursing License To Australia License.

List of Nursing Boards Accepting ERES CES Report

The following Boards of Nursing accepts ERES CES report for Nursing registration:

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Oregon State Board of Nursing

Ohio Board of Nursing

Texas Board of Nursing

Washington Board of Nursing

Florida Board of nursing

Illinois Board of Nursing

Northern Mariana Islands Board of Nursing

Nebraska Board of Nursing

Arizona State Board of Nursing

Alabama Board of Nursing

Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians (California)

Colorado State Nursing Board

How To Get Proof of Passing NCLEX For CGFNS

New USRNs in foreign countries usually get confused when asked to get Proof of passing NCLEX CGFNS either by their agencies, employer or CGFNS. In this article I am going to simplified the process of getting your Proof of passing NCLEX CGFNS based on what others are submitting.

When completing your Visascreen application, you might be asked to submit a Proof of passing NCLEX CGFNS. You can also be asked by your immigration lawyer or agencies. The following ways are documents other nurses have used to Proof of passing NCLEX CGFNS for CGFNS registration.

  1. NCLEX Quick Result: NCLEX quick result from Pearson Vue which is available at 48 working hours after you sat for your exam can be used as Proof of passing NCLEX CGFNS. Most agencies such as Ogrady Peyton International, Avant Healthcare Services, Westways among others accept this means as it provides a reliable evidence of defeating the mosnter.
  2. Verification request from your Nursing Board: You can also request for Proof of passing NCLEX CGFNS from your Nursing Board by completing the application and making a payment. This will be sent to CGFNS.
  3. Waiting for CGFNS to retrieve your licensure: CGFNS on their own end can retrieve your registration with the Nursing Board or public online register for nurses. It however takes time before they can do that hence might delay your application.
  4. Ordering verification through Nursys: Nursys is an online database of all the registered Nurses in most part of America. You can easily order a verification from Nursys to CGFNS.

Josef Silny Evaluation Guide for Nursing Certificate Evaluation

This is a Step-by-Step application guide for Nurses covering Josef Silny requirements, fees, Online application among others.

I am writing this post because of the seemingly lack of adequate information for those who are are looking for alternatives to CGFNS.

Josef Silny is cheaper and faster than CGFNS and recently approved to issue Visascreen Certificates which has been traditionally issued by CGFNS according to typesofnursing.com observation.

Josef Silny Course-by-Course Evaluation For Nurses

Step 1: Download the application form at the end of this post.

Step 2: Complete the application form. You can either complete the forms using adobe edit, Foxit reader editor or by printing it and completing it by hand. I will advice when picking a Nursing Board where the report will be sent, you should pick Texas. This is because Texas Nursing Board has unlimited NCLEX attempt, does not require social security and no English requirement is needed. You can change it to any Nursing Board with ease after passing your NCLEX exam

Step 3: After completing the Josef Silny application form, simply send it to the email address on the respective form. You should send the following forms to:

-Biodata form and Consent to release information form: Email both completed and signed forms to info@jsilny.com

-Completed Payment form with a picture of the front and back of your credit card and your international or foreign passport to payment@jsilny.com

-Transcript form: To be sent to your Nursing School who will process it and send it directly to Josef Silny via post.

-License Verification form: To be sent to the Nursing Board in your Home country who will complete it and send it to Josef Silny via Post.

Step 4: Once Josef Silny receives your initial application and completed payment application, it will be processed and the application fees deducted from your account.

Step 5: Within 48 hours after your credit card has been charged, an online account will be created for you and a username and password will be sent to your email. You can then login into your account and monitor the progress of your application.

Step 6: After Josef Silny receives all your documents from your school and Nursing board, it will issue your report within 10-15 days, but recently this has been extending to 20-30days. A copy of your report will be electronically sent to the Nursing Board you indicated on your application form.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  1. How much is Josef Silny Course-by-Course evaluation for Nurses? Application fees cost $380.
  2. Should I request for a copy of my evaluation report? Yes, as you will need the report when your agency wants to file your I-140.
  3. How much does an extra report cost? An extra report for applicant cost $20 if your report has not been issued but once your report is issued, it cost $30.
  4. Is my application fee refundable? No, application fees are not refundable.
  5. How long will Josef Silny keep my application? Applications with Josef Silny are valid for 1year so you should complete the process within a year otherwise your application will be deleted and you will need to begin the process over again.
  6. How long will Josef Silny keep my report? Josef Silny will keep your report for 3 years.
  7. Can I expedite the process? Yes, you can expedite the process by paying extra fees. For 24hour expedite service, cost is $300, cost $200 for 2 days expedite and $100 for 5 days service.
  8. Can I speak to my evaluator? Yes, if your evaluator needs to speak with you, you will be contacted through your email. However, if you need to book an appointment with your evaluator, you can request that and it cost $60 for 30minutes.

If you have any question drop it below and don’t forget to download the application form below. I have only included the relevant pages for you.

Josef Silny Nursing Course-by-Course Evaluation Guide

This is a Step-by-Step application guide for Nurses covering Josef Silny requirements, fees, Online application among others.

I am writing this post because of the seemingly lack of adequate information for those who are are looking for alternatives to CGFNS.

Josef Silny is cheaper and faster than CGFNS and recently approved to issue Visascreen Certificates which has been traditionally issued by CGFNS according to typesofnursing.com observation.

Josef Silny Course-by-Course Evaluation For Nurses

Step 1: Download the application form at the end of this post.

Step 2: Complete the application form. You can either complete the forms using adobe edit, Foxit reader editor or by printing it and completing it by hand. I will advice when picking a Nursing Board where the report will be sent, you should pick Texas. This is because Texas Nursing Board has unlimited NCLEX attempt, does not require social security and no English requirement is needed. You can change it to any Nursing Board with ease after passing your NCLEX exam

Step 3: After completing the Josef Silny application form, simply send it to the email address on the respective form. You should send the following forms to:

-Biodata form and Consent to release information form: Email both completed and signed forms to info@jsilny.com

-Completed Payment form with a picture of the front and back of your credit card and your international or foreign passport to payment@jsilny.com

-Transcript form: To be sent to your Nursing School who will process it and send it directly to Josef Silny via post.

-License Verification form: To be sent to the Nursing Board in your Home country who will complete it and send it to Josef Silny via Post.

Step 4: Once Josef Silny receives your initial application and completed payment application, it will be processed and the application fees deducted from your account.

Step 5: Within 48 hours after your credit card has been charged, an online account will be created for you and a username and password will be sent to your email. You can then login into your account and monitor the progress of your application.

Step 6: After Josef Silny receives all your documents from your school and Nursing board, it will issue your report within 10-15 days, but recently this has been extending to 20-30days. A copy of your report will be electronically sent to the Nursing Board you indicated on your application form.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  1. How much is Josef Silny Course-by-Course evaluation for Nurses? Application fees cost $380.
  2. Should I request for a copy of my evaluation report? Yes, as you will need the report when your agency wants to file your I-140.
  3. How much does an extra report cost? An extra report for applicant cost $20 if your report has not been issued but once your report is issued, it cost $30.
  4. Is my application fee refundable? No, application fees are not refundable.
  5. How long will Josef Silny keep my application? Applications with Josef Silny are valid for 1year so you should complete the process within a year otherwise your application will be deleted and you will need to begin the process over again.
  6. How long will Josef Silny keep my report? Josef Silny will keep your report for 3 years.
  7. Can I expedite the process? Yes, you can expedite the process by paying extra fees. For 24hour expedite service, cost is $300, cost $200 for 2 days expedite and $100 for 5 days service.
  8. Can I speak to my evaluator? Yes, if your evaluator needs to speak with you, you will be contacted through your email. However, if you need to book an appointment with your evaluator, you can request that and it cost $60 for 30minutes.

If you have any question drop it below and don’t forget to download the application form below. I have only included the relevant pages for you.

New NMC IELTS/OET Clubbing Explained

The UK Nursing and Midwifery Council has finally released the new English language guideline for those who want to club. Below is the summary of everything you need to know about UK NMC IELTS/OET requirements:

The IELTS/OET requirement still stand as it is as shown below:

If you however you didn’t pass at once, you can combine if you meet the following conditions:

1. You sit for the second exam within 12 months of sitting for the first exam
2. You meet the minimum English requirements when you combined the two results
3. You get no less than 0.5 (IELTS) or half a grade (OET) below the required score for every domain.

UK NMC English Language Exemption

If you are already in the UK and working with an employer, you can apply for exemption by providing a letter from your employer. To qualify for exemption you must meet the requirements below:

1. You must sit for IELTS/OET and narrowly miss out on a score in one of the four domains by 0.5 in the IELTS (6 for writing and 6.5 in the other domains) or half a grade in the OET (C / 250 or above in writing and C+ / 300 or above in the other domains); or

2. You were trained and assessed in English in a country where English is not a majority spoken language.

3. You must have worked in the UK for at least one year

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How To Get ATT with Texas Board of Nursing

I am creating this thread to address various questions such as How do I retake my NCLEX in Texas, how do I get ATT for NCLEX in Texas for expired application or repeat NCLEX takers, How long does it take to get ATT for NCLEX, among others.

For international Nurses who have completed and submitted an application for NCLEX using the state of Texas, your application is only valid for one year thus you must pass your NCLEX and have yiur license within one year of submitting your application. However if your application expired or you failed NCLEX, you will need to reapply again. Below is the re-application process for anyone whose application expired or who failed NCLEX:

How To Re-apply with Texas Board of Nursing

1. Login into your Texas Board of Nursing Application using this link Texas Board of Nursing Login

2. Click on apply for license in the top left corner of your page

3. Among the list of license types click on NCLEX RETEST Application – International Graduates (Including Puerto Rico)

4. Click on LPN/RN then click on RN

5. Complete the application and make the payment of $75 application fee

6. If your verification with your primmary Nursing Board is more than a year it was sent you will need to send another verification from the Nursing Board in your Home country to Texas Board of Nursing. To do that download this form TBON RN Verification Form, complete the first part and send it to your Nursing Board to complete the rest and send your verification to Texas Nursing Board.

7. Proceed to register with Pearson and pay the $200 registration fee.

8. Wait for between 7 to 14 days to receive your New ATT if all outstanding documents have been received by Texas Nursing Board.

If you have any questions related to this create an account, login and ask below. I will respond to all your questions. You can contact Texas Board of Nursing on +15123057400

How To Apply for NMCN Nigeria Online License Verification for Nurses

This is going to be a comprehensive guide on how to apply for verification with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria to CGFNS, Josef Silny, WES, Dataflow and other organizations requesting verification of your licensure in Nigeria.

Step 1: Click on https://licence.nmcn.gov.ng/Account

Step 2: Login with your username and password (the one you usually use in logging into your license renewal portal)

Step 3: Ensure that your profile information and qualifications read 100%. You also need to have an active license before the renewal button will be clickable.

Step 4: Click on the License verification button

Step 5: Review the the information and then pick the name of the country where you want to send your verification.

Step 6: If you pick CGFNS International for instance, the address field which is necessary is already completed. Phone number or email address of the receiving organizations are not compulsory. The compulsory fields have all been asterisked, non asterisked information are not important. If however you are still being asked to provide the information in the other box, please do as some people have reported they can’t proceed without completing all the information on the portal.

Step 7: Upload the forms to be sent to council, make sure you scan the forms as a single document or merged it together and upload it on the portal. The form must not be more than 1MB and if yours is more than that simply compress it using any of the free online file compressors.

Step 8: Proceed to make the payment using either the online option or through bank transfer. Total fees is ₦ 69,036.25, I personally recommend using the online payment as it is faster and non complicated.

Note: If your board is not listed please click on the my board is not listed button and then complete the form.

Also for cgfns email use info@cgfns.org

If you have any questions related to the verification process, you can contact Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria through their emails:

veri.enquiries@nmcn.gov.ng
ict@nmcn.gov.ng
support@nmcn.gov.ng
support@nmcn.gov.ng
oafilade@nmcn.gov.ng

If you have a question that is general in nature do not hesitate to drop your questions below