| Steps |
Description |
Time |
| Step 1 |
Browsing FCI Global* website:
www.fciglobalusa.com |
~2 days |
| Step 2 |
Downloading and filing out Application for SSA*
Program from www.fciglobalusa.com |
~2 days |
| 2.1 |
Nurse downloads Application from FCI Global website
(English or Russian language) |
| 2.2 |
Nurse fills out Application form
(English or Russian language) |
| 2.3 |
Nurse returns completed and signed Application to FCI Global:
(by mail, e-mail, or fax) |
| 2.4 |
Nurse pays Registration fee of $150 to FCI Global:
(by credit/debit card; cashier check or money order, issued to FCI Global; wire money through Western Union; any other legal way) |
| 2.5 |
Nurse gets the Registration conformation from FCI Global
(by mail, e-mail, or fax) |
| Step 3 |
Arranging an appointment with FCI Global Russia* |
~2 days |
| 3.1 |
Nurse gets Invitation (phone call, e-mail or letter) from
FCI Global Russia in Moscow |
| 3.2 |
Nurse arranges the time of the appointment |
| 3.3 |
Nurse arrives to the appointment with the Registration conformation from FCI Global |
| Step 4 |
Signing "Agreement #4" between Nurse and FCI Global |
~7 days |
| 4.1 | Nurse arrives for the appointment to the office of FCI Global Russia at:
Russia, Moscow 103050, Tverskaya street, building 25/9 |
| 4.2 | FCI Global Russia counselor on behalf of FCI Global presents and explains "Agreement #4" (Training, Immigration and Placement) between Nurse and FCI Global |
| 4.3 | Nurse reserves the right within 7 days to get legal or other kind of advice from her own sources regarding "Agreement #4" |
| 4.4 | Nurse signs and returns "Agreement#4" to FCI Global (in USA) or
FCI Global Russia (in Moscow) |
| 4.5 | FCI Global Russia counselor schedules start day of SSA Program for Nurse |
| 4.6 | Deposit is made to FCI Global in the amount of $1500:
(by credit/debit card; cashier check or money order, issued to FCI Global; wire money through Western Union; any other legal way) |
| Step 5 |
Multiple Training Program starts* |
~180 days |
| 5.1 | Start ESL (English as a Second Language) program |
| 5.2 | Start Medical Terminology Program |
| 5.3 | Start Anatomy and Human Physiology Program |
| 5.4 | Start Medical Review Program** |
| 5.5 | Start Medical Review Training tests program |
| 5.6 | Start TOEFL/IELTS (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Program |
| 5.7 | Start TOEFL/IELTS Training tests program |
| Step 6 |
*FCI, Inc. provides Legalization of Documents |
~30 days |
| 6.1 | Translation and Legalization of Nurses Medical and Non-Medical Educational Credentials (Diplomas, Transcripts, Certificates) required by SSA Program |
| 6.2 | Translation and Legalization of Nurses Personal Documents
(Marriage Certificates, Birth Certificates, Work Books, Work References) required by SSA Program |
| 6.3 | Evaluation of Nurse's High School, Medical and Non-Medical educational credentials to the USA educational standards |
| Step 7 |
FCI, Inc. provides assistance with CGFNS Qualifying Exam Application |
~30 days |
| 7.1 | Consultation on CGFNS Qualifying Exam Application |
| 7.2 | Word by word filling CGFNS Qualifying Exam Application with a Counselor |
| 7.3 | Conversion of Nurse's educational transcripts to the format required by CGFNS CES* |
| 7.4 | Arranging documents to be attached with CGFNS Qualifying Exam Application |
| 7.5 | Transferring CGFNS Qualifying Exam Application with required fees documents to the CGFNS headquarters in the USA |
| 7.6 | Registering Nurse's file on the CGFNS website |
| 7.7 | Following up with CGFNS on: verification of documents; adding/changing information; test registration; result conformation; other necessary procedures |
| Step 8 |
Nurse takes CGFNS Qualifying Exam |
~1 day |
| Step 9 |
Nurse receives CGFNS Qualifying Exam results |
~60- 80 days |
| Step 10 |
FCI Global provides assistance with TOEFL/IELTS Application |
~1 day |
| Step 11 |
Nurse takes a TOEFL/TOEFIC test or academic
module of IELTS test |
~1 day |
| Step 12 |
Nurse receives a TOEFL/TOEFIC test or academic
module of IELTS results |
~ 14 days |
| Step 13 |
FCI Global provides assistance with an Application for the *CGFNS/ICPH Visa Screen Certificate |
~7 days |
| 13.1 | Consultation on Visa Screen Certificate Application |
| 13.2 | Word by word filling out Visa Screen Certificate Application with a Counselor |
| 13.3 | Arranging documentation required by CGFNS Certification Program:
1) Credentials review of the Nurse secondary and professional education
2) the CGFNS Qualifying Exam of Nursing knowledge
3) Passing score TOEFL/TOEFIC/or academic module of IELTS test
|
| 13.4 | Transferring Visa Screen Certificate Application with required fees and documentation to the CGFNS/ICPH headquarters in the USA |
| 13.5 | Registering Nurse Visa Screen Certificate Application on the CGFNS/ICPH website |
| 13.6 | Following up with CGFNS/ICPH on: verification of documents; adding/changing information; test registration; result conformation; other necessary procedures |
| Step 14 |
Nurse receives Visa Screen Certificate |
~30-60 days |
| Step 15 |
FCI Global arranges US employment for Nurse |
~ 30 days |
| 15.1 | FCI Global arranges a US Healthcare Employer
(Hospital Agency, Nursing Home, etc.) |
| 15.2 | FCI Global helps Nurse with a Resume |
| 15.3 | FCI Global trains Nurse for the professional interview with US Employer |
| 15.4 | FCI Global prepares Employment Agreement between US Healthcare Employer and Nurse |
| 15.5 | Nurse reserves the right within 7 days to get legal or other kind of advice from her own sources regarding Employment Agreement |
| 15.6 | Nurse signs Employment Agreement |
| Step 16 |
Immigration Procedure I |
~180 days |
| 16.1 | FCI Global, FCI and Nurse prepare all the documents required for the Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker |
| 16.2 | American Law Firm prepares and files Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker from US Healthcare Employer on behalf of the Nurse |
| 16.3 | American Law Firm gets Approval notice on Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker from US Healthcare Employer on behalf of the Nurse |
| Step 17 |
FCI, Inc. provides assistance with NCLEX Application |
~ 60 days |
| 17.1 | Consultation on NCLEX Application |
| 17.2 | Word by word filling out CGFNS Application with a Counselor |
| 17.3 | Evaluation of Nurse's educational credential
(presentation of the educational documents in the form required by NCLEX) |
| 17.4 | Transferring Application with required payments to the CGFNS headquarters appointed address in the USA |
| 17.5 | Registering Nurse on the NCLEX website |
| 17.6 | Following up the Verification of documents, Adding/Changing information, Test registration, Result conformation, other Following up procedures
with the NCSBN |
| Step 18 |
RN Licensure Training Program starts |
~ 30 days |
| 18.1 | Start NCLEX training Program |
| 18.2 | Start NCLEX Training test program |
| 18.3 | Nurse is relocated to the NCLEX test center in the country of
FCI Global choice |
| Step 19 |
Nurse takes NCLEX test |
~1 day |
| Step 20 |
Nurse receives NCLEX test results |
~ 30 days |
| Step 21 |
Immigration Procedure II |
~30 days |
| 21.1 | FCI Global and Nurse prepare all the documents required for the Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status for Nurse
and her family (Green Card) |
| 21.2 | American Law Firm prepares and files Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status for Nurse and her family (Green Card) |
| 21.3 | American Law Firm gets Approval notice on Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status for Nurse and her family (Green Card)
from US Healthcare Employer on behalf of the Nurse |
| 21.4 | Nurse and family are called for the Adjustment of status Interview in American Consulate in Nurse's home country |
| 21.5 | FCI Global instructs Nurse and Family before the interview |
| 21.6 | Nurse and family attend an interview in American Consulate in
Nurse's home country. |
| 21.7 | Nurse and her family is granted Permanent Residence or Adjustment of Status (Green Card). |
| Step 22 |
Nurse and family moves into the USA |
~ 30 days |
| 22.1 | Nurse and family moves into the USA within 1 month of the interview date |
| Step 23 |
Nurse and family arrives into the USA |
~7 days |
| 23.1 | FCI Global representative meet Nurse in the USA airport. |
| 23.2 | FCI Global representative may provide Nurse with different hospitality services: transportation, housing, SS application, driving license, different purchases arrangement, schooling for children, other (for the separate price) |
| 23.3 | Nurse starts work with the US Healthcare Employer |
| Language Program |
| I. English as a Second Language Course(ESL) |
| E1 | Beginning Course |
| E1A | Beginning Course (Practical training) |
| E2 | Intermediate Course |
| E2A | Intermediate Course (Practical training) |
| E3 | Advanced Course |
| E3A | Advanced Course tests (Practical training) |
| II. English as a Foreign Language Test Course |
| E4 | TOEFL/TOEFIC test or academic module of IELTS test Course |
| E4A | TOEFL/TOEFIC test or academic module of IELTS test training |
| Medical Review Program |
| III. Medical Terminology Course |
| MT1 | Medical Terminology for CGFNS (meaning and pronunciation of specific medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, root words, and abbreviations) |
| IY. Human Anatomy Course |
| A1 | Gross Anatomy |
| A2 | Histological Anatomy |
| A3 | Developmental Anatomy |
| Y. Physiology Course |
| PY1 | Cytology |
| PY2 | Neurophysiology |
| PY3 | Reproductive Physiology |
| YI. Comprehensive Medical Review Course |
| MR1 | NCLEX-RN EXAM PREPARATION Transitional Issues for the Foreign-Educated Nurse |
| MR2 | Issues in Nursing |
| MR3 | Nursing Sciences |
| MR4 | Fundamental Skills |
| MR5 | Maternity Nursing |
| MR6 | Growth and Development across the life span |
| MR7 | Pediatric Nursing |
| MR8 | The Ault Client with an Integument Disorder |
| MR9 | The Adult Client with an Oncological Disorder |
| MR10 | The Adult Client with an Endocrinel Disorder |
| MR11 | The Adult Client with an Gastrointestinal Disorder |
| MRI2 | The Adult Client with a Respiratory Disorder |
| MRI3 | The Adult Client with a Cardiovascular Disorder |
| MR14 | The Adult Client with a Renal System Disorder |
| MRI5 | The Adult Client with an Eye or Ear Disorder |
| MRI6 | The Adult Client with a Neurological Disorder |
| MRI7 | The Adult Client with a Immune Disorder |
| MRI8 | The Adult Client with a Mental Health Disorder |
| MRI9 | Comprehensive Test |
| YII. Pharmacology Course |
| PH1 | Mechanisms of drug action |
| PH2 | Detailing specific drugs by pharmacologic class for all body systems |
| PH3 | Nursing process related to each drug category |
| PH4 | Pain medications; anti-infective drugs; cancer drugs |
| PH5 | Highlights of potentially dangerous interactions, including drug-herb interactions |
| PH6 | Drugs acting and interacting in the treatment of disease |
| YIII. Dosage Calculations Course |
| D1 | Math Basics |
| D2 | Measurement Systems |
| D3 | Recording Drug Administration |
| D4 | Oral, Topical and Rectal Drugs |
| D5 | Parenteral Administration |
| D6 | Special Calculations |
| YIII. Medical Review Video Seminars |
| VC1 | Physical Assessment and diagnosis of normal system
Nursing, medical and pharmacological management of acute illness or injury including: |
| VC2 | Cardiac: shock, pulmonary edema, cardiac trauma, hemodynamic monitoring, hyper intensive crisis |
| VC3 | Pulmonary: ARDS, embolus, asthma, trauma, ABC interpretation |
| VC4 | Neurological: head trauma, CVA, aneurysms, neuro assessment, spinal cord injury |
| VC5 | Hematological: DIC, immunosuppression |
| VC6 | Renal: Acute renal failure, trauma, electrolyte imbalances |
| VC6 | GI: Bleeding, cirrhosis, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal assessment |
| VC6 | Endocrine DKA, HHNK, SIADH, DH, hypoglycemia |
