Act Now or Risk Doing Dataflow Verification Twice: A Crucial Reminder for Nurses with NMCN License Expiry Date of 30th June 2023

Yes, we cannot stress enough the importance of completing your Dataflow verification process in a timely manner. As professionals working in Saudi Arabia, you must be aware of the potential consequences of not renewing your licenses on time, including the risk of jeopardizing your contract and continued work in the country. This blog post serves as an urgent reminder for all Nigerian nurses with an NMCN(Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria) License Expiry Date of 30th June 2023: the time to act is now, or you may end up doing Dataflow twice. This is for Nigerian Nurses who are particularly already within Saudi Arabia

Why Start Dataflow Verification Early?
It is common knowledge that there can be delays in the Dataflow verification process. One of the Issuing Authorities may take longer than expected to verify your documents, causing a delay in the issuance of your final report. If your NMCN license expires during this time, the Saudi Commission will require you to repeat the process, especially verifying your renewed practicing license. This can be time-consuming, costly, and a waste of effort and resources.

Avoiding the Domino Effect of Delays:

Starting the Dataflow verification process at least a week ago would have given you a buffer against such delays. By submitting your documents early, you would have allowed for enough time to address any unexpected delays and receive your report before the deadline. Unfortunately, if you haven’t started the process yet, you’re already behind schedule. By the rule of the Ministry of Health, you are supposed to have had your Saudi Council within the first 3 months of your arrival in Saudi.

The Risks of Not Acting Now:
Procrastination may result in severe consequences for your professional life in Saudi Arabia. If you do not complete the Dataflow verification process and renew your NMCN license before the expiry date, you risk:

• A break in your professional practice: You may not be allowed to practice nursing without a valid license, which can lead to a loss of income and potentially put your job at risk.
•  Jeopardizing your contract: If you fail to meet the requirements of your contract, including maintaining a valid nursing license, your employer may have grounds to terminate your employment.
• Compromising your reputation: Delays in license renewal and verification may reflect poorly on your professionalism and commitment to your career, which can harm your reputation within the nursing community. Most times when you get severely delayed and hampered by the primary source verification aka Dataflow, it begins to raise concerns for your employers, especially as to why it’s only you that has not gotten his or her saudi council.
•  Repeating the Dataflow verification process: As mentioned earlier, if your license expires before you receive your Dataflow report, you will need to go through the entire process again, which can be both time-consuming and expensive.

The Time to Act is Now

To avoid these consequences, we strongly urge you to begin the Dataflow verification process immediately. While you cannot change the fact that you’re already behind schedule, taking action now can still help minimize the risks associated with an almost lapsed license.

Remember, your professional career in Saudi Arabia depends on maintaining a valid Saudi license. Do not let delays in the Dataflow verification process jeopardize your future. Start the process today and secure your continued work in the country. The time to act is now, or you may end up doing Dataflow twice.

Are you unsure about how to start the Dataflow verification process or need professional assistance? ELAB Solutions Consult is here to help! As experts in the field, we can guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that you meet all the necessary requirements and deadlines. Don’t let delays in the Dataflow process derail your nursing career in Saudi Arabia. Contact ELAB Solutions Consult today and secure your future in the profession.