Can someone explain to me about nursing in Portugal

[hope0611]

I am from New York and is considering to move to Porto, Portugal for the love of my life. After spending some time there I found out that nurse's starting salary is 900 euros per month! I also realized being around people that Nursing is seen as an auxillary job and they don't have the same autonomy as in US. Is it hard to find a job as a nurse there? I only have my ADN can I work there? Please can someone clarify this? is it true?

[Lawrence1]

Hiya Hope0611. I am a newly qualified nurse and im thinking of going to work in portugal after having 6 months experience in the uk first. Did you manage to find out any more information about working there? I have searched on the net but cant really find anything.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Hiya Hope0611. I am a newly qualified nurse and im thinking of going to work in portugal after having 6 months experience in the uk first. Did you manage to find out any more information about working there? I have searched on the net but cant really find anything.

Hi Lawrence and welcome

If you are a UK citizen then things will be a bit easier for you to work in Portugal as it is within the EU

You may benefit from a visit and chatting to a hospital and see what is required

[Lawrence1]

hey silverdragon, thanks for your reply!! I have some friends who are portuguese with parents still living in portugal so maybe I can find out through her! I would love to go for a holiday to portugal though!!! My step father was portuguese and I have wanted to learn the language since I was 5 years old which is the main reason I want to go there. The only way im going to learn is if im surrounded by the language 24/7. I dont mind if I dont work as a nurse just as long as I have a job which pays enough to cover my living expenses for a year or so although it would be a great advantage to my on going career as a nurse if I did!! x