UK Nursing and European Resources

[gwenith]

I started this thread to list websites that can be used as resources for those working in or looking to work in the United Kingdom. I have added the potential to list European sites that may be useful as well especially for any who might want to go on a working holiday.

I will start the thread but will rely on everyone to add to the thread:D

I hope this will grow to be a valuable resource for all.

Here is the Uk registration board

http://www.nmc-uk.org/

Here is a nursing resources search engine.

http://nmap.ac.uk/

Here is another site

http://www.nursing-standard.co.uk/

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Thanks a million for the advice.

I've surfed the net and found another alternative which is to go over, and study this National Vocational Qualification, which, I have no idea what it's for and I reckon that it's like an Assistant Nurse? Anyone can fill me up on this?

I have thought of another way going to UK, which is to take up my Masters, but I doubt I can work as a nurse over there , knowing the fact that it's so tough finding a job.

Now my main concern is, if I can ever find a part time job which can support me while I am doing my education. :uhoh21:

I am not sure if the NVQ will help you especially with immigration.

[SugarHanie]

Is it a better opition going over to UK to apply for the ONP or should I just wait.

[Fonenurse]

Is it a better opition going over to UK to apply for the ONP or should I just wait.

You are best talking to the NMC directly about it - they will advise you.

[merschwartz]

I've been working as a nurse in the NY for a little over a year now. I currently work on a cardiac floor. I am really interested in working as a nurse in England. I've already taken my IELTS test and I am almost done with my apllication for the NMC. I didn't realize though how difficult it would be for an American trained nurse to work in England. I've also gotten in touch with a few agencies in London who seemed very positive about me finding work. I don't know what to think right now. Is this process going to be long and drawn out or will it be fairly easy? Is there anyone out there who was trained in the US who went through this process recently and had to deal with the new standards for the NMC? I'm getting a little nervous about this and any advice would be helpful!

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

I've been working as a nurse in the NY for a little over a year now. I currently work on a cardiac floor. I am really interested in working as a nurse in England. I've already taken my IELTS test and I am almost done with my apllication for the NMC. I didn't realize though how difficult it would be for an American trained nurse to work in England. I've also gotten in touch with a few agencies in London who seemed very positive about me finding work. I don't know what to think right now. Is this process going to be long and drawn out or will it be fairly easy? Is there anyone out there who was trained in the US who went through this process recently and had to deal with the new standards for the NMC? I'm getting a little nervous about this and any advice would be helpful!

I think the hardest thing will be doing the 20 days protected study time as there are long waiting lists apparently for few places as there isn't many regognised courses run by the universities and whithout doing the course you won't get your number which will enable you to work in the UK.

Still a bit unsure about agencies getting you work as a lot of hospitals are laying off staff including nurses and using less agencies due to cost. Kay the mod on here used to be incharge of her ward budget and was limited on employing agency staff. Also living in London will be very expensive but wish you all the best and if I can help please feel free to pm me

[madwife2002, BSN, RN]

Unfortunatly money is so scare at the moment and despite it being a new financial year, it's so difficult to say whether Foreign can get employment in Uk at the moment.

[Artis]

Unfortunatly money is so scare at the moment and despite it being a new financial year, it's so difficult to say whether Foreign can get employment in Uk at the moment.

Hello there, Im a Canadian nurse living in the UK. Are there any other types of work for a nurse besides working for the NHS?

Thank you in advance

[Artis]

I think the hardest thing will be doing the 20 days protected study time as there are long waiting lists apparently for few places as there isn't many regognised courses run by the universities and whithout doing the course you won't get your number which will enable you to work in the UK.

Still a bit unsure about agencies getting you work as a lot of hospitals are laying off staff including nurses and using less agencies due to cost. Kay the mod on here used to be incharge of her ward budget and was limited on employing agency staff. Also living in London will be very expensive but wish you all the best and if I can help please feel free to pm me

Hi,

Would an agency pay for this 20 day course?

thank you

[madwife2002, BSN, RN]

Hi,

Would an agency pay for this 20 day course?

thank you

I doubt it, agencies in the Uk are not like over here in the US. There is no harm in asking, and then let us know what they say

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Hello there, Im a Canadian nurse living in the UK. Are there any other types of work for a nurse besides working for the NHS?

Thank you in advance

there is work in private hospitals, and if you have occupational health course you could work for companies with their own occ health departments

[Artis]

I doubt it, agencies in the Uk are not like over here in the US. There is no harm in asking, and then let us know what they say

Is the course full time?

thank you

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Is the course full time?

thank you

I think so and without it you can't get a PIN which in turn will enable you to work in the UK as a nurse