Nursing outside of the United States!

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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?

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Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.

Most international travel nursing groups require a few years of experience, and many nations require a BSN.

Where were you thinking of going?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Even the military is BSN entry to practice.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

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.

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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.

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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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Specializes in Community Health/School Nursing.

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Specializes in MICU, SICU, CICU.

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.

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I would have suggested Australia, but I think AHPRA a only accepts bachelors degrees now.

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Specializes in Emergency Psych, ICU.

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?

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join an international medical mission perhaps?

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Specializes in Emergency Department.
I would have suggested Australia, but I think AHPRA a only accepts bachelors degrees now.

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. :roflmao:

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