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TNCC is a good place to start, also ACLS if you don't already have that, and a ped course, PALS or ENPC. And it would also be helpful to take a look at the CEN course, even if that is in your future, just to get an idea of the scope and syllabus. There are videos of classes on YouTube as a starter, just watch for a couple of hours to get a sense of the ER nurse's work.

Did you find someone to help with the reflective discussion?

Thank you, I'm in Chicago, I'm aware of the process.

It was possible to move to the US when the UK RN was a generalist qualification, pre 2K. Now its in branches to stop nurses going overseas! You will need transcripts to prove all the hours theory and practice, before you can apply for NCLEX. How do you plan to get a visa?

Don't forget that for the US you are not eligible with a single Adult branch RN qualification. You need all four, med/surg, peds, OB and psych.

Completely off topic, but if the job situation is that bad, maybe think about going overseas? When I qualified (last century!), the best piece of advice our tutor gave us was to spend two years gaining experience, while also studying to qualify overseas. Most went to Aus, and never came back! Pay in the UK is ridiculous, it's just pocket money, and you can make two or three times as much elsewhere, with a much better climate and quality of life.

ERs traditionally do not take new grads, this is something that just evolved post-covid out of necessity. New grads do not have the experience to tackle emergency care, or the skills needed for patient education and support. Moving to an ICU is an excellent start, you will gain critical care skills and learn to manage RSIs and codes, among other scenarios. You have been given good advice and come here instead hoping for something different?

I'm an ER / A&E nurse planning to retire in a few years, after 40 years working. I would like to continue working in some capacity, ideally from home, and I'm seeing the role of Legal Nurse Consultant is expanding in the US, where I am now. Do law firms hire Nurse Consultants in the UK? If so, how would I get established?

Good to meet you Mariam, so glad that worked out and we both got to revalidate! Thank you again XB9S, its all good here, and I revalidated with Mariam. I hope its slightly less manic there now!

I think its OK, planning to do this on Friday. I know you are crazy busy there, so I'm hoping this works out and I won't have to bother you! Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda!

OK next Friday works too. So you are two hours behind me, choose a time that works. You might not be able to PM if you are new here, but try sending me a message, if it doesn't work, I can figure something out.

Retaliate?? I gotta see this! ? Seriously, I have to revalidate by the end of this month, so maybe we should have a shared discussion and kill two birds with one stone? I had started planning to discuss with our resident Welsh nurse, (Bore da, XB9S !) but we hadn't got as far as scheduling a time. How does next Thursday work for you? I'm on central time, 6 hours behind the UK, in frosty Chicago.

You said in your post that you are an RGN, so you presumably qualified prior to 2000. That's where the "G" in RGN is helpful, it stands for "General", meaning that you did a general training and not just the 'adult branch' course. Your transcript should be adequate. I qualified in 1992 and had no problem, but the newer nurses doing the "branches" cannot get accepted as they are lacking hours.

I just saw this, so sorry! I haven't completed the paperwork, I'm just getting a plan together, and could do this in a couple weeks, if that's OK? I just saw this, so sorry! I haven't got the paperwork in order yet, I hope to do this in a couple of weeks. If Jenine isn't available, can I get back to you please?

OK so it's my turn again, I need to revalidate at the end of the year. Is anyone free to do the Professional Discussion please? I'm in Chicago, so on central time, 6 hours behind the UK. TIA