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Specializes in General Nursing.

Hello everyone

Currently I am in the UK. I have asked for a registration package from NMC and awaiting for response.

Well, at the moment I couldn't do anything but wait, but I am not the type who likes to be on my bum. I dont mind volunteering within a healthcare setting to keep me sane and active :) if anyone will take me on board.

What could you suggest? Good to hear from everyone.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

You could work in the healthcare as a volunteer however you will not be able to do anything that is nurse orientated because you are not registered with the NMC.

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Agency health care assistant until you get registered? Although agency work for UAP is limited at the moment, you could try an in-house hospital bank as a HCA? Ours also offers work in phlebotomy.

Out trust doesn't have volunteers, but I know some do, so might be worth asking your local nursing home/hospital/hospice etc.

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Specializes in General Nursing.

Hi Silverdragon102 and KatieP86,

Many thanks... yes, I have asked some nursing agencies and one hospital. I also emailed some organisation in the area where I live that says 'looking for volunteers'. No response yet at this time.

Hope to hear from anyone very soon.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Just a thought but what visa are you in the UK with. Does it allow you to participate as a volunteer?

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