International Nursing Education

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Hello! I am from the U.S, and I have taken a year of general education classes. I am wondering if I should think about looking into Nursing programs through another country? Are they difficult to get in to? Are they expensive? Would I still be able to someday work in the U.S as a nurse? I would like to specialize in Trauma if that helps. I was also thinking along the lines of schools in Europe. I would love any feedback!

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Read the many, many threads on the difficulties foreign-trained nurses have getting licensed in the US.

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Specializes in Emergency Psych, ICU.

Being French, I can tell you that a French degree will not get you a job in the US directly if you don't already have a US license.

But if you'd like more info you can PM me.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

It is always recommended to obtain your nursing education in the country where to plan to live and work. EU countries give preference to EU citizens before considering non-EU citizens as a matter of law.

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OK, international students usually pay double tuition fees. Can you afford this IF you manage to get accepted overseas?

US scholarships/bursaries are highly unlikely to pay for this type of education.

How do you plan on supporting yourself in another country on a student visa? How are you going to pay your everyday living expenses?

Finally, are you fluent in another language in both written and spoken formats?

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Thread moved to International forum.

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