Nursing abroad

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Hi,

I would like to start a discussion about studying nursing abroad.

I really need some advices and life experiences so I can take the right decision.

My husband is working in the US. To be with him I startd a PhD program in my area (Molecular Biology). After 2 years I got overhelmed with my degree and I decided to quit and follow the dream of being a nurse.

I am portuguese but at this point I am planing to start a 2 year nursing program called career change (Graduate Entry Master of Science in Nursing - GEMS) that will give me the RN degree after taking the NCLEX.

Can someone tell me what I will be expecting if I want to return to Europe in two case scenarios, UK or other european country?

Thanks

cspb :)

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Different countries have different models of nursing education and practice, and nursing education in one country does not necessarily meet the licensure requirements of other countries. It's always the best idea to study nursing in the country in which you plan to practice nursing. Specifically, a number of people have posted here over time that the US accelerated and direct entry programs (like the program you're talking about) don't meet the standards for licensure in many European countries because they aren't long enough and don't have enough hours of education. You may want to investigate this in more detail before you commit to an expensive and difficult course of study.

Best wishes for your journey!

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Thank you so much for your reply.

I am investigating already it is just difficult to filtrate the amount of information.

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Specializes in NICU.
Hi,

I would like to start a discussion about studying nursing abroad.

I really need some advices and life experiences so I can take the right decision.

My husband is working in the US. To be with him I startd a PhD program in my area (Molecular Biology). After 2 years I got overhelmed with my degree and I decided to quit and follow the dream of being a nurse.

I am portuguese but at this point I am planing to start a 2 year nursing program called career change (Graduate Entry Master of Science in Nursing - GEMS) that will give me the RN degree after taking the NCLEX.

Can someone tell me what I will be expecting if I want to return to Europe in two case scenarios, UK or other european country?

Thanks

cspb :)

It won't be enough for registration in the UK, unfortunately. From the Nursing and Midwifery Council:

"Applicants must have completed a programme at post-secondary level leading to registration as a general nurse. The programme should be three years in length (or equivalent) and contain a minimum of 500 hours of clinical practice which must be evidenced by a transcript of training from the applicant's higher education institution."

(https://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/registration/registering-as-a-nurse-or-midwife-from-outside-eu-or-eea.pdf)

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

UK training is now at BSN level and has been for a couple of years. Mostly the EU follow the same directive so you need to meet requirements of at least 3 years on your school transcripts. The links given to NMC would be a good start

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