US Nurse moving to Aberdeen, Scotland

expatnurse · Apr 1, 2005

you would think so.... not sure why they changed the training as no matter where you work you will sometimes have a patient which will fit into the catergory you didn't touch when in training. ie a patient on a medical ward with mental health issues would be nice to make sure you have the right contact with them and not by saying the wrong thing make things worse for them.
The nurse who wants to add the training can do it by going to an accredited school of nursing in the US but will have to pay and have living expenses which for some with debts from training is virtually impossible

I am a third year nursing student at the moment. I agree with you I do believe the change in training was done just so people couldn't transfer as easily. Just my two cents. :rolleyes:

madwife2002, BSN, RN · Apr 2, 2005

I have to add that there are a few of us old timers around, by that i mean nurses who trained before 1992 who have the all round training so are similar to what the US nurse have to do.

Of course you dont get rewarded for having a degree, they only try to force your hand by 'encouraging' you to do one.

I have had a degree since 2002 and nobody has ever asked me to see it! Nor what classification I had! :chuckle

letina · Apr 2, 2005

Way back when I was training, I remember thinking to myself "wonder why we have to do psych when we are gonna be general nurses?" Then as time went on, I realised that people with mental health problems DO get sick and are hospitalised. Needless to say, the psych training comes into its own at this stage. My point is, general nurses need to have some insight into how to manage a patient who is admiited to a general ward but also has mental health issues. Last time I looked, that hasn't changed and can't for the life of me see why the psych module has been withdrawn from the syllabus. Unless there's an ulterior motive? :rolleyes:

may24 · May 26, 2005

As a previous work permit holder - your spouse is dependent on permit. They are able to work with no restrictions or limitations barr access to welfare and benefits - not that yuo would want to piddly amount of money. Work permits are now issued before the nurse comes to the UK. Home office and rules are strict much like the US Id say.

topscot · May 28, 2005

i am a rn from aberdeen who is in the process of moving to the us hav just passed the nclex and am goin thru immigration.i hav lived and worked in aberdeen all my life and cant wait to leave.it is cold and expensive espacially property prices.my husbands uncle is a nurse in miami and he would never consider returning to aberdeen.nursing at ari is a low paid thankless task.i am on the top pay scale and work nights in a high trauma unit and pay is about 23000 pounds per annum,i would advise working for the hospital,agencies arent always guaranteed hours