kate0010

Hi! My situation is similar to all of you looking to move to the UK and work as a nurse. The hangup is, as with everyone else, the educational requirements. My situation is a little bit different though. I'm looking for advice on where to go from here. - I have two bachelor degrees: a BA in public health and a BS in biology. - Next, I completed an two year ADN program and earned my RN license. - I'm currently an RN working as a circulator in an orthopedic OR. I'm still a new nurse with only about eight months of experience so far. - My boyfriend is from England and wants us to move there eventually. We would most likely get married before moving. So, my current dilemma is that even though I have two bachelor degrees and an RN license, I don't have the educational background that the NMC is looking for. I am considering a Masters in Nursing program. The University of Washington accepts people with RN licenses and bachelors degrees in fields other than nursing. The program is 2-3 years, depending on specialty. So far, the MN program seems like my best bet overall because it doesn't involve retracing my steps, but I have no idea if the NMC would accept this. I'm not considering any RN-to-BSN programs as these forums strongly suggest that the NMC will not approve those students. Does anyone have any advice regarding a masters degree and the NMC? I'm so frustrated that I didn't go the 'traditional route' through school, but as many of you know, life isn't always that simple. Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hi! I too am a new grad RN (took the NCLEX on November 1st), and just got a job in an orthopedic OR in Seattle. I applied to about ten other RN positions in med-surg-type areas, but almost all of them wanted at least two years of experience. I've always wanted to work in an OR, but never even thought it would be possible right out of school. I applied on a whim, not expecting to even be considered. However, they said that while there is a "very steep learning curve" in the OR, they have hired new grads before. I got the job, and I start tomorrow!

Thank you all for your advice! I completely agree with what you've said about determining whether THEY'RE up to a new nurse. There's no question in my head about whether or not I'm up to it. Even if it doesn't work out, I want to try. Hopefully I'll get the chance. Now... I've got to wait. The interview isn't until the 14th!d Aggggh! :)

Hello! I'm a new grad (graduated at the end of August and passed the NCLEX-RN on Nov. 1st). I've been job searching for about a month now, and like most of you, haven't found much of anything. That is until yesterday, when I applied for my ideal job. I didn't think I even had a chance, but I applied anyway. The job is for an O.R. nursing position at an orthopedic clinic. I would absolutely love to be an O.R. nurse, and the clinic is literally located three blocks from my apartment! However, job listing asks for an "experienced RN." I got a call back the next day and the woman scheduling the interview knew that I'm a new RN. She mentioned something about a high learning curve in the OR, but she set up an interview anyway! Do you think I'm getting myself in over my head with this, or should I just go for it? It sounds like the ideal job... Great hours, close to my house... But I'm nervous that it's way out of my league as a new grad. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

Hello! I'm one quarter away from finishing an RN program and I am concerned that my GPA will keep me out of future masters programs, considering how competitive schools are. I have a 3.44 at the moment after failing one quarter (literally half of our class failed... it was awful), and I have only one class left to bump it up a bit. I have a bachelors degree in public health and was hoping to apply to a masters program at the University of Washington that accepts students with bachelors degrees in a non-nursing field as long as you have an RN license. I am not familiar with UW's acceptance criteria (their website says a GPA of 3.0-4.0 is required, but who really gets in?) Anyway, has anyone been in my situation? If so, how did it end up? Thank you in advance for any advice you can give!

Do you mean James? I'm confused... maybe because I've been up since 0730. I still can't sleep right since class ended. Anyway, Gary???

Oh gosh, I'm going to guess here. Gary?! I am only guessing that because somewhere you posted that you live/work in Rochester or Centralia. Am I right? If not, who are you? And, this is a tiny bit easier, but can you guess which Kate I am? :-)

Congratulations to you too, Makeitwork! What a relief...

The list is up! Check the front of building 25. There is a list taped up by the front door. I got in!! Who else?

Nevermind. The application packet says "Ranking completed and students notified on or about June 1, 2009."

Hello! I also applied for Fall start 09! I'm so anxious to hear back. Do you know exactly when and where the acceptance list gets posted? I have heard sometime in May, but I haven't heard of any particular date. Good luck to you!