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I am a UK Adult Nurse (qualified in 2013) and I have just met the requirements for US nursing (by the NY BON). From frequently reading UK to US nurses posts, I was convinced that I would never be able to work in the States. If it's qualifications you...

Hi everyone! I just wanted to follow-up with some updates. I received my endorsement for my NJ license a few weeks ago which I was convinced I wasn't going to get. My university didn't really outline my hours on my transcript but I spoke to an asses...

Do you live in NJ? I applied for mine recently too and they mailed me a form (I live in NJ). I'm not sure how it works if you live out of state. The fingerprints are how they check for criminal records. If you live out of state I recommend phoning th...

Hi NurseeDeeva! I'm not eligible for international agencies because I don't need sponsorship. I contacted one agency but they don't have any positions around NYC and the recruiter was quite rude which put me off! I'll keep researching agencies in the...

Hi tortuguita, I am in a similar position! Spent the last year and a half in primary care and now looking for jobs. I've been out of the hospital for about two years. I've applied for a few relevant jobs but not getting any responses. Did you have an...

Hi! In my first year of university we shared our modules with mental health nurses paeds nurses and midwives. We also had to complete assignments in each of the different branches to meet EU requirements. To be honest I was quite surprised I met the ...

Hi Ayodele! I passed the NCLEX first attempt 2 years ago. I sat an online course through Kaplan. It was quite tough and I studied for about two months! I think I reached about 185 questions when my machine shut off. Lots of questions on psychiatric d...

Sorry for the delay in response! I've heard NY is a bit more flexible with the requirements? I'm not sure if it's true. My university was quite good in ensuring we had exposure to the other branches of nursing. I also used CGFNS for verification. I...

I'm in the process of being reviewed by the NY BON. During this time, I've decided that I'd like to work in NJ first. As an overseas nurse, will it be the same process? Starting from the beginning? I.e. Applying again to CGFNS, getting the report sen...

And is there anything I can do in the meantime to speed up the process of getting reviewed by the NJ BON as well?

But once I get a license can it be endorsed or do I have to go through the whole process again because I'm a foreign graduate?

Not yet, no

Kings-I used to work in the emergency department there. It is a busy hospital (one of the busiest in the country) but a good teaching hospital so you'll have many opportunities. I haven't heard great things about Barts. And kings is affiliated with a...

Thank you so much. You've given me hope! I'm dreading the letter. I wish you a speedy immigration process and all the luck for the future! X

Hi Emma, Sorry I cannot answer your question but I was wondering if you'd be able to tell me about your process? I'm moving back to the states in December and waiting for the BON to send me my letter (I should receive it in the next few weeks). When ...

I am a UK trained nurse who is leaving to return home to the states in December. I have completed my CVS through CGFNS and submitted my application to the BON. I understand this takes a few months to process so I am jumping the gun and assuming I wil...

Thanks for the advice. Can hours be made up in other states, like New York, if I find it impossible to find a college to take me on? My home is not far away from New York City.

I'm a permanent resident so I would not be classified as international.

Thank you! That is incredibly helpful!

Will a board of nursing expect you to have had at least two years of experience post qualification prior to submitting for a credential evaluation? Or is that something that employers will look at? Ive seen people mentioning how having a minimum of...

Can I just confirm-is it necessary/easier to find a job (after having credentials evaluated and passing the NCLEX) if you've had 2 or more years of experience as a qualified nurse? I thought I read that it was mandatory but I can't find that piece of...

Hello, I can't send a message but would really like the details of your theory/clinical hours! Is there any way you can message me first? Or I can give my email address to you on here. Thanks in advance!

But if there are UK nurses (from the new training) working in america at present, there must be some way around it? Im going to speak to the board of nursing soon to find out as much as possible. My crossbranch essays will definitely count for theor...

brainsandbeauty- i googled the same thing myself and couldn't find much. i think the best thing to do is to try and get experience while on placement? if we plan now then i'm sure we'd be able to send ourselves off to spend days in the relevant branc...

It was a struggle to get fully funded but I fought quite hard. I have one more placement until I graduate so perhaps I can try to satisfy these requirements on my next one by spending days in the other areas once my learning objectives have been met?...