Need advice on Nursing in London, UK schools...HELP

[ocgal]

Hi

I am from California, and to make a long story short I am finding it extremely difficult to get into CA accelerated BSN programs. I already have a bachelors degree from UCSD in Biology. I have applied to numerous schools about 10 schools already and have been rejected from them all. I have even applied to out of state schools and no luck. I was just wondering if anyone can please help me, I would like to find a school in London, England that possibly offers an accelerated BSN program or something similar to that. If there is possibly an American College in London, that would allow me to go there an come back to CA and take the NECLEX exam.

So if anyone has any information on good schools in London, please tell me.

1. if you know of any good nursing schools in london

2. what is the policy with going to school in the UK an then coming back to CA?

3. going to a foreign school, how do hospitals etc here in the US feel about that?

thanks for your help.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

I really think you will struggle to find something in the UK. Generally preference will be given to a UK citizen by the university as that is where nurse training is done in the UK. You could try contacting a few universities with health studies and check out their requirements

This is what King's college has on their website re International students this year

It is with regret that we have had to cancel the most recent round of recruitment for new international student ambassadors,

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/international

UK training is specialised compared to the US and if you are successful you need to make sure that your course covers both clinical and theory in Maternity, Paeds, Mental health and general. Also you will have International fees to pay which is high and London is the most expensive place to live in the UK with cost of living extremely high and there will be restrictions on you working whilst studying. Again if successful in doing your training outside the US be aware you will always have to meet the BON/BRN requirements for foreign trained nurse and on average takes approve 4 months to go through the process before being allowed to sit NCLEX pass and work as a nurse.

I really would consider where you want to do your training and the consequences

[ocgal]

thank you so much for your help silverdragon, I was reading old posts on here about this and I am really worried because I am applying to all accelerated BSN programs and this one lady said that she got her BSN from an accelerated program and when she went to apply for NHS they rejected her because they didnt agree with all of her qualifications or something on that line. I am worried because my boyfriend currently lives in London and eventually we will be getting married so I would need to move there. But now I am worried that even if I get accepted into an accelerated BSN program, I might get rejected from the NHS. Do you have any suggestions because I think you are right about completing my BSN from here an get my RN license from here however I am worried that now I might get rejected from the NHS. Any advice? thanks

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

I do not think all accelerated programs are accepted by the NMC. I would suggest a read on the NMC website regarding overseas as they state how many hours are required to be accepted http://www.nmc-uk.org/aArticle.aspx?ArticleID=1685 read the handbook on this link

Makes sure if you marry your boyfriend that you are able to get a work permit

[ocgal]

thanks silverdragon so much for your help, I am just really stressed out right now and plus now I have to make sure I can get a work permit. I will check out the website and make sure the program I get into will fulfill the NMC requirements. Thanks

[silverhalide]

Has anyone found any definite information on this topic? I am a LPN in the states and looking to get my RN/BSN/or the equiv of direct entry MSN. Is it possible to do this in the UK as an international student?

[PixieRN14]

The UK does not accept accelerated programs because the amount of clinical hours one gets does not meet their standards. Right now there are a lot of nurses out of work in England, and they are closing facilities left and right. My cousin is married to a Brit so I get all types of info. Now if you are getting married and plan on living there you may want to consider doing their program. Being married to a natural born Brit will make some things easier getting a job their, especially if you have done your schooling there. The process of going to school here and then all the red tape to get licensed to practice there is a pain. I also know a lot of British nurses are going to other EU countries to work. There is a great board on All nurses for England. Post there and they may give you some advice as to how to proceed.