Diploma in Tropical Nursing from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

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Has anyone received or heard about the Diploma in Tropical Nursing from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine? Or know of any certification programs post BSN, or Master's programs in the US that relate to international/global health nursing or refugee nursing?

I'm interested in taking my nursing skills overseas and the program in London sounded very appealing to me. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Thx!

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I haven't, but that program sounds fascinating!

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Doesn't it?

To add to my original question, the London program is only one day a week, so it would be ideal to work in London while doing the program. Does anyone know what it takes for a US RN to be qualified to work in the UK?

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Doesn't it?

To add to my original question, the London program is only one day a week, so it would be ideal to work in London while doing the program. Does anyone know what it takes for a US RN to be qualified to work in the UK?

Can take several months to meet NMC requirements however the biggest issue is getting a work permit for the UK. If you go for a student permit you need to be full time student so one day a week I doubt would meet requirements.

Suggest you check out the International forum (under region tab above) re working and meeting NMC requirements.

Also add NMC will not accept currently ADN training so not sure what RN training you received

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I have heard great things about that school, generally, although I don't know anything about the nursing program specifically.

I have a friend who plans to start her PhD there in the Fall, in public health.

I know the school itself takes a much different approach to medicine - one that would be very up your alley if you have interest in international issues. And I also know that many (if not the majority) of WHO/NIH employees have degrees from there.

Have only heard good things, and sounds like an awesome opportunity!

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Oh, and yea - research visa information IN DETAIL first. Getting a student visa may be possible, although certainly time consuming and a pain in the butt. Be careful about applying for a work visa, as there are rules about for how long and how many times you allowed to renew that.

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