London calling!

madwife2002, BSN, RN · Jul 28, 2005

Hi,

Welcome to all nurses :balloons: yes I am sure you will be able to enjoy life living in either zone1 or zone2, especially if you live in at the hospital's accomodation as they are great value for money. I know Guys and St thomas's accomodation costs around £270 per month

Anyway enjoy London it is fab there

tineann · Jul 28, 2005

Hi-

I am a US psych nurse with a BSN and 8 years of inpatient psych. After doing much research, it is clear to me that I can't even be considered for a RN3 without a year of "post-secondary" specialization in Psych. I guess that means I would need to get my masters degree. I am very sad about this because I really wanted to go to London for a year My love is psych nursing, so med/surg wouldn't cut it for me, I'm afraid (plus I am a bit out of practice!)

Question for you UK nurses. It sounds like starting Sep1 of this year, there is a mandatory 20 day supervisory period for all overseas nurses. Does one get paid for this? I have heard that the UNC decides were this placement will take place... do they assist with housing for this period if the nurse will work elsewhere when done. It sounds like the UK is pretty much ruled out for me, but I was just curious.

Christine

proteinC · Jul 28, 2005

Hi-
I am a US psych nurse with a BSN and 8 years of inpatient psych. After doing much research, it is clear to me that I can't even be considered for a RN3 without a year of "post-secondary" specialization in Psych. I guess that means I would need to get my masters degree. I am very sad about this because I really wanted to go to London for a year My love is psych nursing, so med/surg wouldn't cut it for me, I'm afraid (plus I am a bit out of practice!)
Question for you UK nurses. It sounds like starting Sep1 of this year, there is a mandatory 20 day supervisory period for all overseas nurses. Does one get paid for this? I have heard that the UNC decides were this placement will take place... do they assist with housing for this period if the nurse will work elsewhere when done. It sounds like the UK is pretty much ruled out for me, but I was just curious.
Christine

hi.. once you signed the contract and specified the date youre gonna start they should give you renumeration on that regardless what training youre going to attend as long as its is specified as study with pay... make it clear on that...accommodation wise is reasonable they offer 6 months hospital accommodation at reasonable price...welcome to england

dxchickadee · Jul 29, 2005

Thx for the replies!!! :Melody:

hi.. once you signed the contract and specified the date youre gonna start they should give you renumeration on that regardless what training youre going to attend as long as its is specified as study with pay... make it clear on that...accommodation wise is reasonable they offer 6 months hospital accommodation at reasonable price...welcome to england

sbidal · Sep 10, 2005

Hi!

I'm also a Canadian nurse (uottawa) and have sent out my application at the beginning of july for the uk. I was hoping it wouldn't take so long as I really want to move to London. Anyways, I was just hoping to hear about your experience and who knows, we might bump into each other one day in London!

By the way, which agency are you with? That is, if you chose to go that route...

Sincerely,

Susie RN

dxchickadee · Sep 11, 2005

Hi!
I'm also a Canadian nurse (uottawa) and have sent out my application at the beginning of july for the uk. I was hoping it wouldn't take so long as I really want to move to London. Anyways, I was just hoping to hear about your experience and who knows, we might bump into each other one day in London!
By the way, which agency are you with? That is, if you chose to go that route...
Sincerely,
Susie RN

Hey,

I am still getting all my documentation together.... Should have it done my this week! As for the agency.... I am thinking eurocare or contiental travel Nurse. How about you?