Can an American RN work in the UK?

[2banurse]

You always hear about nurses coming to the US from outside the country, but is it possible for US nurses to work in a UK hospital? Any information would be greatly appreciated. I know that I've seen a few posts from others in the US that would like to explore this.

Thanks,

Kris

[J. Tigana]

Sorry GBGirl you can't work in England as an LPN. I know someone who investigated that possibility and was told that although the education might be roughly equivalent to that of an enrolled nurse, that it was not possible to work as an enrolled nurse unless you had trained in Britain. Also it is not possible to enter a conversion program i.e E.N. to R.G.N. unless you have trained in Britain. Enrolled nurses are being or have almost been phased out. If and when you become registered as an R.N. you can work in almost any country you like, once you pass their qualifying exam if they have one. As you can no doubt tell I feel that it would be better for you to obtain a qualification as an R.N.

[Coldfoot]

Anyone know about acceptance from an american ADN program?

[Kaylesh]

Hiya Coldfoot..

They aren't really all that interested if its a BSN or a ADN.. its the RN liscense that they are the most concerned with.. That and experience of course.. There is a shortage here as well..

Im a Massachusetts trained ADN RN.. and have been working here in Scotland since July 99...

Kay(Kaylesh)

[Coldfoot]

Thanks, that's encouraging.