Step 1.
Visit Serenity Global Staffing website www.serenityglobalstaffing.com and fill the application; signifying interest for a nursing job in the US and intention to relocate.

Step 2
Candidate will submit his or her CV and interview will be scheduled

Step 3
All applications will be reviewed and interview will be organized to give all applicants the opportunity to defend themselves professionally, their interest, show their commitment and ability to follow all laid down regulatory procedures and steps required to ensure success in work visa application.

Step 4
To enable candidates proceed with the application for license by Michigan State Board of Nursing, all candidates are required to apply to CGFNS for Certification Program.
The Certification Program CP includes:
The CGFNS Qualifying Exam® for first-level, general nurses
A credentials evaluation of secondary and nursing education and registration.
Demonstration of passing one of the accepted English language proficiency exams (TOEFL)
The fees for the above is about $500 payable directly to CGFNS.

Step 5
Candidates proceed with the application for license by Michigan State Board of Nursing pay fees of $208 for the license (payable directly to the board).

Step 6
After candidates application to Michigan State Board of Nursing for license has been approved and credentials verified by CGFNS, they are required to apply for NCLEX examination. The fee for NCLEX examination is $200(payable directly to the agency).

Step 7
The next step is Visa Credentials Assessment which is conducted by CGFNS. Applicants who successfully complete VisaScreen receive an official ICHP Certificate for the VisaScreen: Visa Credentials Assessment Service, which satisfies the United States Federal screening requirements. ICHP (International Commission on Healthcare Professions) is a division of CGFNS International.

Step 8
If the VisaScreen is successful, candidates can proceed with officially applying for Visa at the US Embassy.With the ICHP Certificate issued after the Visa Assessment Assessment (VisaScreen),candidates have some form of comfort that there application for Work visa will be successful.

Step 9
Planning and arrangement of logistics for successful candidates in Nigeria, to ensure their successful trip to the US(booking of flight tickets within Nigeria, hotel accommodation, transport to the airport, dealing with immigration issues etc).This expense will be borne by candidates.

Step 10
Planning and arrangement of logistics for successful candidates as they arrive the US. This includes flight ticket to the US, accommodation, transport, and refresher training to enable candidates fit into US Healthcare system based on US standards, and job placements with partner Healthcare providers (already secured job offers). Kindly note that Serenity Global Staffing will fully bear the above expenses stated on item 10.

For more information about the role of CGFNS,NCLEX,Michigan State Board of Nursing and other important details,kindly review the content below:

A. CGFNS role
For foreign educated nurses, the first step to practicing as a nurse in the United States is to apply for a license with a state board of nursing. To do this, all documents related to education and work experience need to be verified, authenticated and evaluated by a credentials evaluation organization. CGFNS has over 40 years of experience in the field and has helped thousands of health care professionals migrate around the world.

B. NCLEX
The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is a test to determine if a candidate can begin his or her practice as an entry-level nurse in the United States.

C. Are there other requirements aside NCLEX for you to as a nurse in US?
Yes. Each state board has its own requirements to determine educational comparability of those educated outside of the United States. Before taking the NCLEX, other requirements are necessary for foreign educated nurses.So applicants need to apply with Michigan state board

D. How do I learn about the necessary requirement for Michigan State Board?
CGFNS provides all services necessary for foreign educated nurses to take all the steps to legally work as a nurse in the United States

E. What are the services provided by CGFNS
CGFNS offers a variety of services for foreign educated health care workers who want to migrate to the US. They authenticate and verify documents from schools, licensing authorities and employers. They evaluate education, work experience and clinical hours and compare it to standards in the United States. Certification Program (CP), Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) Professional Report Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) Academic Report and VisaScreen®: Visa Credentials Assessment (VS)

F. What is Certification Program?.
The Certification Program CP includes:
The CGFNS Qualifying Exam® for first-level, general nurses A credentials evaluation of secondary and nursing education and registration. Demonstration of passing one of the accepted English language proficiency exams(TOEFL)

G. What is the next step after the Certification Program?.
When successfully completed, applicants receive the CGFNS Certification Program Certificate. They can request CGFNS to send an official verification to the Michigan state board. The document will serve official requirement to take the NCLEX® exam. The CGFNS Certification Program Certificate is valid for life.

H. What is the Credential Evaluation Service Professional Report?.
It is a Report that meets the specific requirements of individual state boards of nursing (Michigan State Board of nursing). It provides a detailed analysis of the credentials earned at multiple levels of nursing education received outside the United States according to requirements specific to a state. It includes a statement of comparability of an applicant’s education when measured against U.S. standards.

I. What is the Visa Credentials Assessment?.
It is a comprehensive screening program for health care professionals who are not U.S. citizens and are seeking an occupational visa to work in the United States. The VisaScreen®: Visa Credentials Assessment Service requires specific health care professionals to complete a screening program before they can receive either a permanent or temporary occupational visa, including Trade NAFTA status.
An assessment of an applicant’s education to ensure that it is comparable to that of a U.S. graduate in the same profession
A verification that all professional health care licenses that an applicant ever held are valid and without restrictions.
An English language proficiency examination
For registered nurses only, a verification that the nurse has passed either the CGFNS Qualifying Exam®, NCLEX-RN® or for select years and Providences its predecessor, the State Board Test Pool Examination (SBTPE).

J. What is the next stage after the Visa Credentials Assessment?.
Applicants who successfully complete VisaScreen® receive an official ICHP Certificate for the VisaScreen®: Visa Credentials Assessment Service, which satisfies the United States Federal screening requirements. ICHP (International Commission on Healthcare Professions) is a division of CGFNS International.

Executive Summary

For nurses educated outside of the United States, the first step to practicing as a nurse in the United States is to apply for a license with a state board of nursing (Michigan State Board of Nursing). All state boards require the NCLEX® examination. Each state will have specific requirements to determine comparability of those educated outside of the United States. Each state board may require certain services to determine if Candidate will be able to practice in the United States. All required services can be provided by CGFNS International prior to authorizing nurses educated outside of the United States to take the NCLEX® exam.

Candidates are required to apply for license with Michigan State Board of Nursing (not any other state for now).This is because Serenity Global Staffing head office is located at Michigan. And Serenity Health Training Institute (which is the parent company) courses are approved by Michigan State, and available job opportunities are in Michigan state. Consequently, so we are focusing on applications for license with Michigan State Board of Nursing at the moment, but will explore other states soon.