ADN US grad planning to go out of country for work.

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Hey everyone, I'm an ADN grad here in the US. I have an F1 visa and currently considering moving out of the country (anywhere!) that'll take me and my associates degree. Does anybody have any tips or leads for me to follow? I'm looking at Canada or UK but anywhere that can land me a job will do. Thanks!

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Specializes in CTICU.

Australia. Need nurses, accept ADNs, same language and similar lifestyle.

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Thanks, I just spent the last 3 hours looking it up. Looks promising. I happen to know friends with relatives over there too. If anybody else has any information on any other country I would appreciate it.

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Just curious as I might get my associate and then a BSN, but were you not able to find a job ANYWHERE in the US? Or just looking for a change? Thanks.

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Correct me if I'm wrong. I have an F1 visa and only an ADN so I pretty much have no chance of finding an employer that can sponsor me here. I heard the situation is slightly better for those with BSN but it's still pretty grim. I just passed the NCLEX and I haven't even started looking for an employer yet because I already know the situation. Although I will be talking with my lawyer this Tuesday to see if I have other alternatives that doesn't involve me leaving US soil.

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Does that mean you are not a US citizen having an F1 visa? Forgive me for asking I just don't know. I'd love to work in SE Asia lol Lots of western hospitals, no clue if they hire associates.

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Nope, I'm an international student. I get to stay as long as I'm in school.

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I'm a US citizen, will graduate this year and would LOVE LOVE LOVE to work overseas. Is this possible? If so, where? Someone said Australia, which sounds great, but how in the world would I find the requirements for different countries, etc? And does it matter if you have a child?

thanks,

Jennifer

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Hi, jlynn2303 This is what I found in my own research. http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/medical-practitioners/visa-options-nurses.htm I think you can bring dependents over.

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Specializes in CTICU.

Jennifer, I'd strongly recommend getting at least a year or so of experience in your own country. Trying to start as a new grad in a new country, learn different names for things, understand a totally different healthcare system AND try to acclimatize your child to a new country would be very tough.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

As far as I am aware the UK doesn't accept ADN. Also wondering if you are currently maintaining your F1 or using OPT (too late to apply if not)?

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are you able to stay in school and get your BSN? There are some programs you can do it in one year.

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