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thank u everyone for responding....but SCAttycarrot, do you know how i can find info about those agency's in Thetford area in order to find employment, i can't seem to find any angencies for nursing in England on the internet????

thanks for the reply....working in a nursing home may not be that bad~~~i just want the experience of working in England. Would it be easier to obtain a job in a nursing home??? Are there more jobs available in a nursing home? i will be living in Thetford, if that helps at all. Thanks again for the replies

Thank you for the replies....I do want the experience of being able to work in the UK as a nurse. Do you have any idea on what my chances would be as working as a nurse assistant? ANd if i did get the Highly skilled work permit for $3,000, my fear would be that i spent all the money for the permit and still not be able to find employment because i am not from the UK....any idea if me as an American already with a work permit , if that would give me any advantage against nurses from the UK that would also want the job??? OR it doesn't matter---UK nurses always come first??? Thanx in advance to those who respond:welcome:

Thanks everyone for the reply's....I do have my Bachelor's degree in Nursing and am almost complete registrating w/the NMC, passed the English test and everything!! my question is, i am moving to England for only 6months or so......is it worth me paying for the ONP program and try to find a job??? OR i can also pay $3,000 and get the highly skilled work permit before even taking the ONP program---but is it worth it if they won't hire me first b/c i am not from the UK, even though i would be already holding a work permit?? I appreciate any advice on my 2 questions-----THANK YOU!!!

I have been a Registered nurse for >3yrs in the USA, working in ECU/trauma center. I am moving to England, close to Cambridge and Bury, and want to work over there as a RN, I've been Considering obtaining the Highly Skilled Immigrant Work Permit (which allows me to go to an employer w/a work permit already), which is very expensive, but worth it to me if i can get a job easier, but i am unsure if i really need it or not? Do you recommend it? Will i have any problems finding an employer to sponsor me for a work permit if i don't obtain this highly skilled permit? Any recommended employers to check out near Cambridge or Bury that will employ me? Thank you in advance so much for any info you can provide me with!!

I have been a Registered nurse for >3yrs, working in ECU/trauma center. I am moving to England, close to Cambridge and Bury, and want to work over there as a RN, I've been Considering obtaining the Highly Skilled Immigrant Work Permit (which allows me to go to an employer w/a work permit already), which is very expensive, but worth it to me if i can get a job easier, but i am unsure if i really need it or not? Do you recommend it? Will i have any problems finding an employer to sponsor me for a work permit if i don't obtain this highly skilled permit? Any recommended employers to check out near Cambridge or Bury that will employ me? Thank you in advance so much for any info you can provide me with!!