American RN moving to London - Help!

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Hello everyone,

My husband's company is relocating us to London and despite being very, very excited, I'm also very, very nervous. I've been practicing for less than 12 months in a trauma center ICU and would love to carry on as an ICU (ITU in the UK) nurse. Does anyone have experience/advice re: this transition? From what I understand I need at least 1 yr experience as a paid RN - does anyone know if this can be worked around?

Also, has anyone worked at the American Hospital in Paris?

thanks,

nervous but excited

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Hello everyone,

My husband's company is relocating us to London and despite being very, very excited, I'm also very, very nervous. I've been practicing for less than 12 months in a trauma center ICU and would love to carry on as an ICU (ITU in the UK) nurse. Does anyone have experience/advice re: this transition? From what I understand I need at least 1 yr experience as a paid RN - does anyone know if this can be worked around?

Also, has anyone worked at the American Hospital in Paris?

thanks,

nervous but excited

sorry but can't help but would have thought having experience in a ICU (sometimes called this in the UK :D ) would definately help.... Have you gone through NMC as without going through them won't be able to work... also will you have a work permit? Going through NMC may take a while as you have to do a course at a recognised uni before you will get your NMC PIN.

Just want to say :welcome:

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yes, welcome and good luck

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Hello

I am a US RN who lives in England, however not working. When I moved here a year ago, I applied for a UK nursing license. Well, my paper work got lost in the mail from Louisiana to here. Then, the hurricane hit and I couldn't speak to anyone at the board. So, I gave up. Anyway, I will tell you start now b/c the application process takes some time. You will also be required to take an English test. (Yes, even though you are American and speak English) I suggest you talk to a travel company. Someone told me that it's a lot less complicated if you go through a travel company. (i think they handle a lot of it for you; license,ect.) Here are a few companies that do travel assignments in the UK:

www.ogradypeyton.com

www.msntravelnurse.com

www.supplementalhealthcare.com

Hope this helps. Good luck!

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Hiya I'm a American RN from Massachusetts ... I've been living and working in Scotland since 1999..

As others have said your first stop is the Nursing and Midwifery Council

they are the licensing board for all UK nurses.

The rules have changed since i came over so I'd check with the NMC . I know you have to have some supervised practise now.

You will also need a work permit unless you are covered under your husbands. Check with the Immigration and Naturalistion folks regarding that..

Not sure how that works,As i came over single. Good luck with your move ..

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Hello, I am also an RN working in the London- I have been a nurse for many many years :) I work for a medical assistance company- M-F.

I would suggest that you get in touch with an agency called Health Professionals. They are very good, can usually help you with all of your paperwork, and may be able to get you a job before you move. They can help you get a telephone interview.

Hope this helps and let me know how it goes!

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