kaitfinder BSN, RN

Emergency Nursing in USA and UK

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    American Nurses in U.K

    kaitfinder replied to LotusFlower777's topic in United Kingdom

    Hey! Yes you can apply for permanent citizenship. To do so, you first must apply for Indefinite Leave To Remain and then, once granted, apply for UK citizenship. To apply for Indefinite Leave to...
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    American Nurses in U.K

    kaitfinder replied to LotusFlower777's topic in United Kingdom

    @babyNP. That is true, there is a £400/yr of visa charge; it’s called the Immigration Health Surcharge Fee and is required in order to use the NHS facilities as a resident. However, most hospitals...
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    US RN moving to London UK

    kaitfinder replied to Smitty555's topic in International Nursing

    @KDRN1212 Hey! Yeah, it's definitely frustrating with the NMC. They didn't take umbridge with not having an actual certificate because the GA board of nursing issues a document but you just print it...
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    American Nurses in U.K

    kaitfinder replied to LotusFlower777's topic in United Kingdom

    Oops, sorry, I mispoke! I was working nights at the time and wasn't thorough enough in my explanation, @GrumpyRN explains the healthcare system in the UK very well. It is free at the point of use, you...
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    US RN moving to London UK

    kaitfinder replied to Smitty555's topic in International Nursing

    Hey @jenna_m! Uhhh yeah the process of sending all the documents to the NMC is a HUGE pain, if only because, like you, getting the documents from my university and state board of nursing (I was only...
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    American Nurses in U.K

    kaitfinder replied to LotusFlower777's topic in United Kingdom

    @NurseTBSN @We'veGotSpirit Working conditions are okay. The NHS is underfunded compared to the privatized healthcare system in America so they don't always have the nicest toys/equipment, but they get...
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    US RN moving to London UK

    kaitfinder replied to Smitty555's topic in International Nursing

    @yamilet Yea the info available is minimal and outdated at best. I found it unbelievably frustrating during my process, so I'm glad I can shed some light on it from the other end. It is also difficult...
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    US RN moving to London UK

    kaitfinder replied to Smitty555's topic in International Nursing

    Hey @yamilet ! No problem, I don't mind the questions! Some things I have learned about working for the NHS from a USA-prepared nurse perspective: The NHS is short staffed. Likely more short staffed...
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    American Nurses in U.K

    kaitfinder replied to LotusFlower777's topic in United Kingdom

    Yes, I am! I have been working as a nurse in the UK since January 2019. What would you like to know more
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    U.S. RN BSN moving to UK

    kaitfinder replied to Smitty555's topic in General World

    Hey! Yeah for sure you want to be lined up with a hospital before taking the OSCE because it’s a huge pain of a test and you really need training for it, which most hospitals will provide. I went...
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    US RN moving to London UK

    kaitfinder replied to Smitty555's topic in International Nursing

    Hello! Be sure to let me know your background (USA, Canada, Philippines, etc? ) To the best of my understanding, you should go through an agency that specializes in international nursing. You can...
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    NMC - CBT

    kaitfinder replied to morgan_porgan's topic in International Nursing

    Heyoo I'm a US RN just moved to the UK in January and been working as an RNsince that time as well. Studying advice for CBT: Get the Royal Marsden Manual of Nursing Procedures textbook. That will help...
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    US RN moving to London UK

    kaitfinder replied to Smitty555's topic in International Nursing

    Heyoo I'm a US RN just moved to the UK in January and been working as an RN since that time as well. Studying advice for CBT: Get the Royal Marsden Manual of Nursing Procedures textbook. That will...
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    US nurse wanting to move overseas???

    kaitfinder replied to samw24's topic in Immigration Advice

    Can't give you TOO much information about most of those places, however I can provide personal advice on workin in England and anecdotal advice about Australia. You definitely will want to finish that...
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    U.S. RN BSN moving to UK

    kaitfinder replied to Smitty555's topic in General World

    As above, a 1 yr stay is not very long. I moved in January and it took me roughly 10 months from start (interviewing for a job, then taking tests, getting all paperwork, etc) to just moving here. Then...
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    U.K. Nursing - CBT test

    kaitfinder posted a topic in Nurse Registration

    Hey, I'm a nurse in the U.S. working on getting licensed in the U.K. and I'm currently studying for the CBT test. Does anyone who has taken it have any recommendations about the content, what to...
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    U.K. Nursing - CBT test

    kaitfinder replied to kaitfinder's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hey guys! I keep getting notified about this thread! Just to update, I did pass my CBT on the first try. I used the Royal Marsden Manual as discussed above and it was very helpful. Again, as above...
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    U.S. RN wanting to work in England

    kaitfinder replied to aerobles's topic in United Kingdom

    Sure! My email is [email protected] go ahead an email me any questions you (or anyone else) might have about
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    U.S. RN wanting to work in England

    kaitfinder replied to aerobles's topic in United Kingdom

    I'm working with NEU Professionals and so far they've been pretty organized and very professional, so I'm pleased. My contract is with the hospital I'm working for and not the agency as well...
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    U.S. RN wanting to work in England

    kaitfinder replied to aerobles's topic in United Kingdom

    Yeah I did! I submitted it a few weeks ago. I had to expedite some things but I was also told by my agency today that you don't have to have an official NMC decision letter (about your application) in...
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    U.S. RN wanting to work in England

    kaitfinder replied to aerobles's topic in United Kingdom

    I studied abroad in Ireland a few years back and it was beautiful! I hope to visit again once I move to the UK since it'll be closer and cheaper to fly haha. It is pretty expensive to apply for...
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    U.S. RN wanting to work in England

    kaitfinder replied to aerobles's topic in United Kingdom

    Yeah so far agency seems to be the best way to go because they can get you in contact with the hospital and seem to provide a lot more assistance with all the aspects of registration with the board of...
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    U.S. RN wanting to work in England

    kaitfinder replied to aerobles's topic in United Kingdom

    Oh, it sounds like we're at about the same place! Is January the earliest you think you will move, or just when you're personally planning on moving? I was quoted about 1-2 months for NMC to approve...
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    U.S. RN wanting to work in England

    kaitfinder replied to aerobles's topic in United Kingdom

    No, I haven't taken the OSCE yet because you take that after you have a job and are working in the U.K. You must work as a "Nurse Assistant" for at least 1 month and up to 3 months after moving to...
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    U.S. RN wanting to work in England

    kaitfinder replied to aerobles's topic in United Kingdom

    Hey! Registration so far is still in progress, but I have a job offer and passed the CBT so I'm just gathering documents to submit to NMC. Expected to move either mid october or mid november,...