Journey of a foreign nurse getting licensure

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BabyRN,

I'm in the process of getting my UK license. I need some help. I got the first pack and sent all the certified documents; however, the notary failed to mention that the copies were "true" photo copies, now i have to re-send everything to them. After this, what should I do in order to prepare for the second pack. What are the documents that I need to send to them? What are the words that should be included. Do you by chance know the formula to convert the hours for BSN degree? I did the traditional BSN in 3.5 years. It's getting a little frustrating... I started this in Aug 2012. I'll be getting married in Feb 2013, and would like to have my decision letter before then... Help please. thanks

babyNP., APRN

1,922 Posts

Specializes in NICU.

There's nothing that you can really do. If you read my post, I have a list of the things that i sent in, but you have to use their forms, so there's nothing you can really do to prepare. Make sure you get a seal/stamp on everything, or something on letterhead stating there is none (again, please see what I wrote). There is no general formula for converting hours. It's completely dependent on the school. You should ask your dean how many hours of clinical time you had in each course. Most schools have something like a a set number of hours per credit per week per semester.

edit: You do need an official set of transcripts (this is in addition to the conversion of hours sheet), so you can request that, I suppose.

BananaAnna

2 Posts

BabyRN,

Thank you for your post! I realize that this was a while ago but I am in the process of becoming registered right now and was wondering if you also converted the prerequisite classes on your forms or just the nursing courses? My nursing school is helping with the nursing classes but im not sure what to do about everything else as the school i attended said they had no way of converting the hours and have not been helpful. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

babyNP., APRN

1,922 Posts

Specializes in NICU.

I'm pretty sure I did, but I can't say that for sure 100%. I know that only the courses that had the NURS title in them were allowed to count for clinical hours.

Most universities have a standard set of hours per course per credit hours. Maybe you could look into that. You can always call the NMC themselves and ask (although ask to speak to an agent, not the first person you talk to as they have given me wrong information before as the frontline people).

best of luck; let us know how it goes! your experience could help someone else!

Paige2014

5 Posts

Specializes in Neurology.

Reading various people's experiences with the registration process has been extremely helpful for me. I feel like it's helping me prepare for what may or may not happen in trying to get registered in the U.K., even if it will still be a couple of years before I can begin the process. My fingers are crossed for all of us!

Nytengayle

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Hi, I'm also researching getting licensed in the UK. I'm an American OB nurse with 13 years of experience, but only an ADN degree. Does anyone have any advice on a good program to look into to qualify for an NMC license, or would any bachelor's program do? Or at this point do I need a master's degree to even get started? I tried contacting the NMC directly last year, but got a very vague, "you don't qualify now, contact us when you have more education." which didn't help much. Good luck to all in this quest!

babyNP., APRN

1,922 Posts

Specializes in NICU.

Plain and simple: you have to get a BSN. I doubt they would accept you in the UK into school because all of their programs are bachelor's degrees and you'd have to start all over again, least of which they are nationally funded programs (their degrees are free as far as I'm aware), so very difficult to get in the first place as an international student.

best of luck!

RedDiamond

6 Posts

For a new grad, how much experience is needed before starting the application process?

Silverdragon102, BSN

1 Article; 39,477 Posts

Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
For a new grad, how much experience is needed before starting the application process?

If looking for satisfying NMC requirements 12 months full time or equivalent is required but check NMC for definite

osababi

14 Posts

Thanks for posting this @babyrn I have some questions about transferring my license to the UK I am currently a dialysis nurse and my fiance stays in London so I'm planning on relocating within the next 6 months I have an ADN and a bachelor's in another field but I'm not sure that counts but I'm just needing some advice on how to go about transferring my license if possible any advice would help thanks!

Silverdragon102, BSN

1 Article; 39,477 Posts

Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Thanks for posting this @babyrn I have some questions about transferring my license to the UK I am currently a dialysis nurse and my fiance stays in London so I'm planning on relocating within the next 6 months I have an ADN and a bachelor's in another field but I'm not sure that counts but I'm just needing some advice on how to go about transferring my license if possible any advice would help thanks!

You can not transfer a license. You have to meet NMC requirements which will be changing in the fall. Currently ADN does not meet requirements as clinical and theory hours must meet a certain amount on your transcripts. I suggest contacting the NMC and ask to speak to someone experienced in dealing with International trained nurses and ask them if your bachelor's in another area will benefit you

babyNP., APRN

1,922 Posts

Specializes in NICU.

Feel free to post your questions and I will help you as I can, but be aware that they've changed the process a bit since I did it a couple of years ago.

You do need a BSN, another bachelor's degree will not count, that much I do know.

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