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Nursing Employment Program in the United States

Achieve your dream of working as a nurse in the United States.

About the program

If you are a motivated registered nurse or final year nursing student in Mexico, you have the chance to gain permanent employment in the U.S. by participating in a unique program brought to you by two leaders in health care recruitment and English language assessment: Health Carousel and Michigan Language Assessment.

top view of Medicine doctor hand working with modern computer and smart phone on wooden desk as medical conceptIn the program, you will be provided with free English language training and testing by Michigan Language Assessment, backed by the University of Michigan and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge. 

Once you meet the English language requirements, Health Carousel will guide you through the process to obtain the necessary qualifications and visa to practice as a nurse in the USA, and work with you to find a position that is a good match for you.  Health Carousel International is a leader in international healthcare recruitment, providing healthcare professionals from all over the world the opportunity to build their careers at the nation’s finest healthcare facilities in all 50 states.

And to be certain you are prepared for your new life as a qualified nurse working in the U.S., Michigan Language Assessment and Health Carousel have developed a U.S. culture and professional practice program.

At every step of your journey, you will be supported and encouraged by our committed teams dedicated to your success, all at no cost to you.

Requirements

To participate in this program, you need to:

  • Be a licensed nurse

    or a nursing school student in their final year.

  • Have your Mexican RN license

    or be ready to apply and receive one upon graduation of your program.

  • Have Mexican Citizenship

    Must be a Mexican citizen at time of application.

  • Have an intermediate level of English

    Have at least an intermediate (B1) level of English.

  • Desire to be in the U.S.

    Must have a desire to relocate to live and work full-time in the United States.

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As a successful applicant, you will receive the following at no cost to you:

English language training and test preparation
U.S. nursing licensure exam preparation and testing
U.S. Culture and Professional Practice preparation programs
Great pay and benefits as a registered nurse working in the U.S., including paid time off.
Relocation allowance

Why should you apply?

Since 1941, Michigan Language Assessment has helped people achieve their education and career goals by providing trusted English language assessments that draw on the expertise of the University of Michigan and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge. 

Our fastest-growing assessment, the Michigan English Test (MET) is a multilevel proficiency test that assesses your English, not your ability to take tests. MET maintains the critical standards for communication needed for you to thrive in the real world. Our focus on high standards, relevance to real-life situations, and straightforward preparation sets you up to make the most of life-changing opportunities.  MET is accepted by over 25 U.S. boards of nursing and in 46 states through the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC). It is also  accepted by HRSA to apply for occupational visas to work in the U.S. and by CGFNS, Josef Silny & Associates, and other agencies to process your application.

Ten Steps to Working as a Nurse in the United States
  1. Complete and submit the application form.
  2. If you meet the initial requirements, you will be invited to take an initial English test to determine your level of proficiency in the language. 
  3. If you have the required level of English to start the program, you will have an interview with a recruiter, will learn more details about the program, and if still interested and successful, will sign an initial agreement to join the program. 
  4. Successful candidates will enroll in the English language training program with one of our training providers. You will take an online English course, which includes 240 hours of teacher-led English language instruction, plus access to additional learning materials.
  5. At the end of the course you will take another test to evaluate your progress in English and determine if you are ready to take the Michigan English Test (MET). After finishing the English course, you will sign an agreement to continue with the rest of the program and continue with the application process to work as a nurse in the United States. 
  6. You will prepare for and take MET, a requirement for your occupational visa and your licensure application. You must earn a 55 overall score on MET, and a 55 in the Speaking section of the test, to progress to the next stage.
  7. You will prepare for and take NCLEX-RN, the exam that determines your readiness to work as an entry-level nurse in the U.S.
  8. After completing all the exams, you will start interviews with healthcare organizations to find the one that is the best match for you. Then you will complete your Assignment Confirmation Letter with information about your anticipated start date, pay rate, bonuses, and more. 
  9. You will participate in the Clinical and Cultural Interpersonal Communication Skills and Cultural Competence Course to help you keep developing your oral communication and interpersonal skills in English while you learn about life in the U.S.
  10. And finally, you receive ongoing  support to help you with your relocation to the U.S.., all at no cost to you.