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New RN Grad, looking to work abroad.

I recently graduated from an AD RN program in Minnesota. I am interested in working outside of the United States. I am wondering how to get started with this endeavor. Ideally I would love to work in South America somewhere. I'm thinking I would like a year assignment or longer. If anyone has any advice I would really appreciate it.

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    Most countries do not recognize anything other than a BSN for RNs. Are you fluent in medical Spanish or medical Portuguese?

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    I am not fluent in medical Spanish or Portuguese. I am enrolled in a four year institute to complete my BSN (three semester program).

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    In addition travel agencies prefer 1-2 years experience in a needed area (ICU, ED, PICU, NICU, pacu, OR, L&D). Rural medicine requires the ability to fully converse in the local language not only with the patients but families, ancillary staff and the rest of the healthcare team. While your aspirations are noble perhaps consider looking at the requirements for MSF/Doctors without borders to get an idea of the skills, experience and credentials need to successfully work abroad

    http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/job-profiles/registered-nurses-nurse-practitioners

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    You will definitely need to have completed your BSN if you want to work abroad. Unless you have years of previous experience in a specialty, Diploma programs are not recognized outside of the States.

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