Q: Who will assist me in getting my Green
Card?
NordicMed will sponsor you as well as pay for your BCIS (formerly INS) application fee.
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Q: Will my family be able
to come over to the U.S.?
Most certainly. Once you obtain your Green Card through
NordicMed your family may join you in the United States.
NordicMed encourages you to bring family with you.
We believe that by having your family close to you
it will make your experience working in the United
States more enjoyable.
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Q: What salary can I expect
to make?
Your salary will depend upon your level of experience
and field of nursing. Typically, salaries are twice
those that are earned by nurses in Scandinavia. NordicMed
will offer to cover a large portion of your living
expenses (e.g., rent, insurance, utilities, etc)
and insurance while working for NordicMed. Lastly,
you
will receive a bonus for every 6 months you have
worked for NordicMed.
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Q: What benefits will I be eligible for?
NordicMed offers a comprehensive benefits package that
follows the industry standards, and more. Please refer
to the benefits sheet included in this folder.
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Q: Will I be reimbursed for any of the examinations?
NordicMed will reimburse you for all the required
exams once a predetermined period of contracted work
is completed.
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Q: What will I do for health insurance coverage?
Will my family be covered as well?
NordicMed will pay for your health insurance (You
may have to pay a small fee for any additional family
member’s coverage).
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Q: How will I find housing?
NordicMed will provide a housing allowance.
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Q: Will I be eligible for bonuses?
Yes, after completing each contract you will receive
a bonus. The amount of the bonus depends upon the
location, length of contract and position.
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Q: What is the length of a contract with
NordicMed?
Employment terms begin from 18-24 months to as long
as you desire to work with NordicMed. We will strive
to gain your trust and confidence in our services.
Once you have completed your contract you may continue
to work for NordicMed.
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Q: What is the typical length of a contract
at a Hospital in the U.S.?
Contracts range anywhere from 6 months to 2 years.
Depending upon your performance the hospital may wish
to renegotiate your contract (for a higher salary)
when it comes to term. You may or may not renew the
contract at that time.
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Q: Will I be able to take classes or continuing
education programs while working in the United States?
NordicMed encourages you to take classes and continuing
education courses and will pay for such courses relating
to their field of work and contract length.
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Q: What if I decide to return to NordicMed
but for a shorter period of time?
Once you have completed your contract with NordicMed
you can sign a 6 month contract with us. This is a
great way for our nurses to spend their winters in
Sunny Florida while earning a generous salary. You
may even return to Scandinavia and work for NordicMed
at a later time.
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Q: How does nursing in the U.S. differ from
my responsibilities as a nurse in my native country?
As a nurse practicing in Scandinavia you hold more
personal and professional responsibility for patient
care than do nurses in the United States. For legal
reasons, nurses in the United States are required
to follow the directives of the attending physician,
thus taking much of the burden off of the nurse (and
liability, should a patient’s condition decline).
NordicMed will pay for your liability insurance to
give you peace of mind so you can focus on the practice
of nursing rather than worry about potential legal
problems. If you are concerned about the use of medical
equipment and your lack of experience, the hospitals
will demonstrate their usage to you during your orientation
period, which takes place in the first weeks of your
work period.
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Q: Where do I get information
to sign up for the tests?
1. For information regarding the TOEFL:
Educational Testing Service
P.O. Box 6151
Princeton, NJ 08541-6151 USA
Telephone: (609) 771-7100
Web: http://www.toefl.org
Email: toefl@ets.org2.
2. For information regarding the CGFNS, see their
website:
http://www.cgfns.org/cgfns/index.html
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