Nursing school questions in the UK

Silverdragon102, BSN · Oct 17, 2005

Hi, I'm a nursing student in the USA. I only have 1 1/2 more semesters to go. Anyway, my husband was born and raised in England and is also thinking of going back to school to be a nurse. Here in America, he'd have to take all of his pre req classes because he's done no schooling here in America, except he is a Psychiatric Technician (not even sure if you have those in England).
Anyway, in the USA, he can pass meds, does basic care, V.S., etc. He works in a Government prison for the mentally insane.
He also has an associates? (that's what we call two year degrees in USA) degree from a college in England.
My question is, we've been tossing around the idea of maybe going to England after I graduate...me working there and my husband going to school.
Can someone tell me how long school takes there? What kind of prerequests are required and if there are long waiting lists for nursing school there?
Any information on nursing schools and nursing in general would be great.
Thanks!
Cassi

Nurse training in the UK is totally different to the US. Training is approx 3 yrs. Waiting lists vary depending on where you are going to live and also nurse training is done by universities now. Here is a link to my local university which will give you some idea on what is required. Because he wouldn't have resided in the UK for the last 3 yrs I am not sure whether he will have to pay international fees.

http://www.brad.ac.uk/university/ugpros2004/nursing.php#1

the other thing to be aware of is UK training is not generic anymore which may result in a problem when returning back to the US as some theory and practical hours will not be done. Check the link

NW10 · Oct 20, 2005

Hi I guess I am in the opposite situation- my husband is from London and I'm from the States, but we're in London now and are thinking of moving to the States in a few years... I'm trying to find the best way to become a nurse. Here in London it's very expensive if you are not an EU or UK citizen- or they just won't even let you into the program!!

I think your husband should be able to take a course here in the UK even if he hasn't been in the country for the last three years because he is a citizen. Here are a couple of links I have come across in my research that might be useful to you.

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

http://www.city.ac.uk/ugrad/healthsc/nursing.html

Silverdragon102, BSN · Oct 20, 2005

Hi I guess I am in the opposite situation- my husband is from London and I'm from the States, but we're in London now and are thinking of moving to the States in a few years... I'm trying to find the best way to become a nurse. Here in London it's very expensive if you are not an EU or UK citizen- or they just won't even let you into the program!!
I think your husband should be able to take a course here in the UK even if he hasn't been in the country for the last three years because he is a citizen. Here are a couple of links I have come across in my research that might be useful to you.
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/
http://www.city.ac.uk/ugrad/healthsc/nursing.html

Even if he is a UK citizen if he has not resided in the UK for the last 3 yrs there will be fees to pay and will be classed as international student

nursejoy23 · Oct 27, 2005

Hello everyone

I am a nursing student from the US with about 3 yrs to go. My significant other was just moved to London for buisness and is thinking about staying there so that is career can blow up. He thinks I should stay in the US to finish my schooling but I told him I'd be willing to transfer to a school in London if need be. Based on you alls experiences do you think he's right? Please I need to know what transfering would entail.

signed,

a lonely heart

suzanne4, RN · Oct 28, 2005

You would be much further ahead to complete your education in the US, the program in the UK will not permit you to be licensed in the US without requiring that you take additional courses. The training programs now are quite different, in the UK, you train as a "specialist" in either Adult,Mental Health, or Peds/Maternal. You do 18 months of general studies, then 18 months of your specialty. Meaning that you usually will not have enough hous in the other two subjects to meet licensure requiremements.

suzanne4, RN · Oct 28, 2005

Hi I guess I am in the opposite situation- my husband is from London and I'm from the States, but we're in London now and are thinking of moving to the States in a few years... I'm trying to find the best way to become a nurse. Here in London it's very expensive if you are not an EU or UK citizen- or they just won't even let you into the program!!
I think your husband should be able to take a course here in the UK even if he hasn't been in the country for the last three years because he is a citizen. Here are a couple of links I have come across in my research that might be useful to you.
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/
http://www.city.ac.uk/ugrad/healthsc/nursing.html

If you are planning to return to the US, do not go to school there, or you will have to make up courses to meet licensure requirements in the US. Just doa search on this forum for much already posted on the subject.

Silverdragon102, BSN · Oct 28, 2005

Hello everyone
I am a nursing student from the US with about 3 yrs to go. My significant other was just moved to London for buisness and is thinking about staying there so that is career can blow up. He thinks I should stay in the US to finish my schooling but I told him I'd be willing to transfer to a school in London if need be. Based on you alls experiences do you think he's right? Please I need to know what transfering would entail.
signed,
a lonely heart

adding to what suzanne has said I don't think you can transfer to the UK. Would fully recommend you stay and finish your training in the US