World International
Published Mar 9, 2015
csistudent37
10 Posts
I am finishing up my ADN at a local community college and will be taking the NCLEX sometime over summer! I have always wanted to use my nursing career outside of the United States without working for the government (navy, army, etc.). I am wanting to share my knowledge and skills with others who are less fortunate than us here in America! I am not interested obviously in getting rich being a nurse because let's be honest that is never going to happen! I just want to have a career where I can help others in need of help, who want/need my help, and be satisfied doing so! Does anyone have any suggestions for making this possible?
caroladybelle, BSN, RN
5,486 Posts
Most international travel nursing groups require a few years of experience, and many nations require a BSN.
Where were you thinking of going?
JustBeachyNurse, LPN
13,957 Posts
Even the military is BSN entry to practice.
roser13, ASN, RN
6,504 Posts
Simply passing the NCLEX does not grant you skills worthy of transferring to those in need. Years of experience, yes.
Come back after a few years of practical experience. THEN you will have something worthwhile to share.
Simply passing the NCLEX does not grant you skills worthy of transferring to those in need. Years of experience, yes.Come back after a few years of practical experience. THEN you will have something worthwhile to share.
Thanks for the advice! This is not my first degree and have plenty of knowledge that would be helpful to people in the United States as well as other countries.
I am enrolled in a university to get my BSN online once this is ADN program finishes. I have no idea where I would like to go at the moment!
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751 Posts
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icuRNmaggie, BSN, RN
1,970 Posts
Although the working conditions are very hard, and the pay is low, your skills will be put to good use and very appreciated in the USVI. Contact me privately.
thenightnurse456
324 Posts
I would have suggested Australia, but I think AHPRA a only accepts bachelors degrees now.
esipbisn
172 Posts
hi icuRNmaggie
I would be interested but I can't reach you privately because I haven't posted enough mmessages yet.
Anywhere else I can reach you at?
wishiwereanurse, BSN, RN
265 Posts
join an international medical mission perhaps?
GrumpyRN, NP
1,308 Posts
You made me laugh with that one. Why do you think Australia qualifies, and I quote from the OP. "I am wanting to share my knowledge and skills with others who are less fortunate than us here in America!"
Seriously, next Australian you see, and they get about, tell them that their country is 3rd world.
Then duck.