ScottishNurse22 BSN

ScottishNurse22 has 11 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Medical High Dependency.

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1. UK to US nurse - it is possible!

   ScottishNurse22 posted a topic in International Nursing

   Hi everyone! I've been on this forum a long, long time now and I am so happy to share that I have finally made it! I passed my NCLEX this month and I am now just waiting on my PA license being...

2. UK to USA

   ScottishNurse22 replied to Thrive2021's topic in Nurse Registration

   Obviously I can't say for certain as like I said every state is different and don't know exactly what they are all looking for but sounds like you've had a good variety of placements that should be in...

3. UK to USA

   ScottishNurse22 replied to Thrive2021's topic in Nurse Registration

   Hi there Whatever credential evaluation service you used, they only look at your degree and training experience. I didn't have a paeds or maternity placement during my degree but seemed to have...

4. CGFNS CES expired

   ScottishNurse22 replied to ScottishNurse22's topic in International Nursing

   That was all the feedback I got too that my degree wouldn't be recognized but there are a few success stories on here - me being one of them. For me the process has been very lengthy as you can...

5. CGFNS CES expired

   ScottishNurse22 replied to ScottishNurse22's topic in International Nursing

   Hi The person who reviewed my application at the PA BON was happy to use my expired report - it only just lapsed in July this year. I now have my authorization to test and just waiting to pass...

6. CGFNS CES expired

   ScottishNurse22 posted a topic in International Nursing

   Hi I am looking for some advice/if anyone has any guidance on this topic. I had a CGFNS CES report generated July 17th and was sent to the PA BON. To cut a long story short my PA BON application...

7. UK RN to New York

   ScottishNurse22 replied to Charlie_atkinson's topic in New York Nursing

   I haven't yet. I kind of abandoned it all in the upheaval of moving to the states. I'm not ready for my NCLEX yet either so going to do all this in the coming

8. UK RN to New York

   ScottishNurse22 replied to Charlie_atkinson's topic in New York Nursing

   Just to clarify, when I got my CES report there was a clause that said my degree was to an "American Standard" which made me think they were happy I had enough hours in each subject. I ended...

9. UK Staff nurse to US RN - is it possible?

   ScottishNurse22 replied to ScottishNurse22's topic in Immigration Advice

   I'm not sure whether she was actually able to add it in at the end that was just me clutching at straws and asking on the off chance if it would account for something. I only had 37.5 hours in...

10. UK Staff nurse to US RN - is it possible?

    ScottishNurse22 replied to ScottishNurse22's topic in Immigration Advice

    I've just had my CES report generated this week. It says my degree is "comparable to a US standard" and it's been sent to the BON. I've applied to Pennsylvania. I have 37.5 hours in both maternal and...

11. Nurse making the jump from UK to USA, needing a bit of advice

    ScottishNurse22 replied to frand22's topic in Immigration Advice

    But I'm not sure how I know if I have enough practical and theory hours in each field of nursing. Surely the BON needs to let me know if all is OK or if I'm lacking? Sorry if I've got this wrong, it...

12. UK TRAINED NURSE - NOTHING BUT HURDLES

    ScottishNurse22 replied to ScottishNurse22's topic in Immigration Advice

    Just an update. Received my CES report and it's been sent to PA BON. Still not sure if I have enough hours in each area - but nothing is zero so that has to be a

13. Nurse making the jump from UK to USA, needing a bit of advice

    ScottishNurse22 replied to frand22's topic in Immigration Advice

    Thanks for your reply Melissa. You're right their website is terrible. I'm not really sure what to do next tbh, I don't want to apply until I have feedback from them re my CES report as not even sure...

14. Nurse making the jump from UK to USA, needing a bit of advice

    ScottishNurse22 replied to frand22's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi that great how are you enjoying practicing in the US? I was wondering if you could maybe help me with a question. I am also a UK trained nurse, finally has my CES report generated and sent to PA...

15. UK RN to New York

    ScottishNurse22 replied to Charlie_atkinson's topic in New York Nursing

    That's great. PA is where my husbands is going for work. Do you know what I do once my CES report from CGFNS has been sent to the BON? I have registered with PA BON but haven't applied for licensure...