[Silverdragon102]

Originally Posted by sweetlilwolf

i just have a question about this. i'm going to nursing school in WI.

to work overseas i would have to to get there license correct? unless i worked for the US Embassy or a military base because those are considered us correct?

Yes I think you are correct. If going to a foreign country you are required to meet their requirements and if necessary pass language exam unless working on a US military base or Embassy

[Hieb]

Originally Posted by suzanne4

Work permits will always vary with different countries, and it is always best to have the four year degree, as most will only accept that.

Plus, requirements can change on a moments notice, and they have been lately in most parts of the world. It is always better to be safe, rather than sorry later on.

I'm a Canadian nurse with a RN diploma and am interested in working in the United Arabs Emirate. Would they too require a 4 year degree vis diploma? I also heard women over 40 can't apply to work there (I'm mid-30's). Is this true?

[saramo86]

I'm an RN interested in doing a Spanish language/volunteer/internship program in a spanish-speaking country. Can anyone recommend a program that an includes a course specifically designed for nurses? Thanks

[hospiceprn]

Hi Suzanne,
I would like to move to England. I have been doing some research on it. I am wondering if it would be possible to go to school over there to finish up or should I finish here. I eventually will probably move back here. I don't have much left to take in school for my Associates or Bachelors. Mainly just the Nursing program. I currently am an LPN working with hospice and have an extensive Nursing home back ground. I have already began to gather forms. I have a 12 year old daughter who is very enthusiastic about this and has brought all her grades up in school in the hopes that this will work out.

[Silverdragon102]

Originally Posted by hospiceprn

Hi Suzanne,
I would like to move to England. I have been doing some research on it. I am wondering if it would be possible to go to school over there to finish up or should I finish here. I eventually will probably move back here. I don't have much left to take in school for my Associates or Bachelors. Mainly just the Nursing program. I currently am an LPN working with hospice and have an extensive Nursing home back ground. I have already began to gather forms. I have a 12 year old daughter who is very enthusiastic about this and has brought all her grades up in school in the hopes that this will work out.

Lots of hurdles to jump through of which the first would be you need to be RN to be able to work, secondly unless you have experience in a area which is on the short list for immigration you will not qualify for a work permit unless you have a UK or EU passport as currently set down as employ from UK then EU before the rest of the world. Thirdly meet all NMC requirements. Jobs in the UK are going through a hard time with many nurses either struggling to find work or jobs being downsized and experience nurses being laid off.

If you look at schooling you are probably looking at the full course here in the UK which is just over 3 years and will be very expensive with limit on working. Have added a few links which should help you

UK working shortage Occupation list
NMC overseas Training
Home Office
NHS jobs

[hannah111]

Originally Posted by Hieb

I'm a Canadian nurse with a RN diploma and am interested in working in the United Arabs Emirate. Would they too require a 4 year degree vis diploma? I also heard women over 40 can't apply to work there (I'm mid-30's). Is this true?

did you get any more info on working in uae? im interested in info as well

[Hieb]

Hey there,

No I haven't received any info. If I do I can forward it on. I had 1 girl email me and say she could pass on some info b/c she use to be a recruiter out there. I'm waiting for her response. Will pass some info on when I get it though!!!

[kathy88]

Hello all.....my first post on this forum! I am an American with an associates in nursing and a bachelors in General Science. Do I still need a bachelors in nursing to work in Europe? Also, what kind of VISA do I need? and is there an age limit? thanks Kathy

[Silverdragon102]

Originally Posted by kathy88

Hello all.....my first post on this forum! I am an American with an associates in nursing and a bachelors in General Science. Do I still need a bachelors in nursing to work in Europe? Also, what kind of VISA do I need? and is there an age limit? thanks Kathy

Most countries require a minimum of 3 years nurse training for the EU so your training must match that (all worked on hours). Also with EU directives on employing own citizen then EU before the rest of the world you may have problems finding an employer willing to assist you with a work permit (that is the visa you need) In the UK we do have a shortage list so if you have experience in that area and can find an employer you may have a bit more luck. Even before getting to the work permit stage you need to meet the requirements of the local country for nursing requirements and may require a pass in a language exam to show you are proficient fluently in the language of said country.

Post 145 on this thread has some UK links

[hospiceprn]

Hi all,
Silverdragon102, what about the language exam, I speak English, and very little Spanish. I am only interested in working in English speaking countries. what kind of exam is it?
Thanks,
Nancy (Hospiceprn)