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I wonder if anyone has ever used the Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) in evaluating RMN qualifications for the US. This appears to be part of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools website. There is quite a fee for this service so I'm wondering if anyone knows if its worth it? Nads 75

Hi Claire, I am in the same position as you with my Mental Health Qual. I've also been asking Suzanne about nursing in the US and after reading your mail I wonder if you've had any luck finding info on the guest student thing, as I also would need to make up extra hours in certain areas. Thanks

In Switzerland, and it seems from the usa embassy website it goes on where you were born, not on residency. The other problem is my husband is British so we have to apply together from my country of birth, so even if I make up classes here I don't think he would be able to get a visa. Its all very complicated and mainly dependent on the lottery so our chances are really quite slim but we'll give it a try anyway. If it comes off then money permitting I'll look into making up the classes as this would really be a better option. If not, here's hoping that the US will one day acknowledge mental health training on its own!

Yes, I realise this, I'm covering all my options in case I get a green card through the lottery.(fingers crossed) Will also try the international forum. Failling all this I'm going to Australia! Thanks for info.

Yes I realise this, I will look into the RN route too, however I'm also applying for a green card through the lottery system as I was not born in the UK I can apply (unfortunately not till September) so the LPN route is an option in the million to one chance I get one! Do you have any ideas as to how much RN training is in the US.? Thanks again, you are a fountain of information.

Thanks for your reply, RMN stands for Registered Mental Health Nurse so yes I would need to make up hours in the areas you specify. I have looked into doing this in the UK but it means retraining completely. I am prepared to do this but I would rather do it in the States. I have looked at doing the LPN training which is more maneagable in terms of funding myself as I believe it is only a 1 year course and then doing a LPN to RN course whilst working as an LPN. Or is it possible in the US to simply train in specific areas to gain enough hours? Let me know if you have any thoughts on this. Thanks again.

Can anyone help, I'm a qualified RMN desperate to work in the US. I see from some of you guys that you have managed to pass the exams and are awaiting interviews. I need to know if you know what conversion courses are available to become an RN equivalent, is it a case of retraining completely to RMN or are there other options? I would be grateful for any advice. Nads 75

Hi, I am an English mental health nurse (RMN) and I desperately want to live and work in Memphis. Unfortunately my qualification is not recognised in the US as you guys are RN trained. I now find myself looking at the possibility of having to retrain in the US. I wonder if someone could let me know what is the procedure in Tennessee can you train at nursing school as an RN od do you have to do a BSN and how long does it take? Please help Nads 75 :smackingf