Australian nurse working overseas?

[polkadotti]

I've read that it is easier to become a nurse in Australia than in America - that in Australia there isn't as much information required to know etc., and that American nursing degree's have much more scientific based skills to learn. So would I, as a student nurse in Australia, be under-qualified if I wanted to work overseas in America?

Would I need to undertake additional study?

Also, is extra study needed just for America, or other countries as well if I wanted to do travel nursing?

Thanks :)

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Generally Australian nurse training is deficient in some areas and will not meet US requirements.

Are you a citizen in Australia? It will be a very expensive process as a International student if not

[polkadotti]

I am an australian citizen... what kind of process is it to meet US standards?

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Each state has their own requirements, each state requires clinical and theory hours in Paeds mental health obstetric and adult,

[Leggings and Lattes]

You will also be required to take the NCLEX examination.

[ANnot4me]

The first thing you should do is to find out if you qualify for the NCLEX. Every RN in the USA must take this test.