can I be a CNS from a school abroad????

[austinurse2b]

hi all! I'm back at this forum after venturing off to try other things to no avail.......so its back to plan be to become a nurse!

My goal is to work in a US military hospital in Korea as a CNS. I know I have to go to grad school to be a CNS but can I graduate from a school in Korea and be able to work?

I know I can get a BSN in Korea and simply pass the NCLEX here in the US and be able to work as an RN but grad school??????? I have absolutely no idea

care for some advice??

[elkpark]

In order to be eligible for certification as a CNS, you have to have graduated from a CCNE or NLNAC accredited graduate program, and I don't believe these agencies accredit any programs outside the US.

That doesn't mean it wouldn't be possible to get a position working in a CNS role, but I doubt you'd ever be able to get certified and be able to put the official letters after your name. :)

Does Korea even have CNS graduate programs? Do they have US-style CNSs?

If I'm mistaken, I'm sure someone else will come along and correct me.