ScottishNurse22

ScottishNurse22 BSN

Trauma and Orthopaedics, Medical High Dependency

UK educated registered nurse since 2014, currently residing in the US. Passed NCLEX Nov 2024!

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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 Staff nurse to US RN - is it possible?

    ScottishNurse22 posted a topic in Immigration Advice

    Hello everyone I am a staff nurse with 8 years experience in trauma and orthopaedics who has a BSc in Adult Nursing. I’m revisiting the option of immigrating to the USA - we would be settling...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. UK TRAINED NURSE - NOTHING BUT HURDLES

    ScottishNurse22 posted a topic in Immigration Advice

    I am really just about at the point of giving up on a nursing career in the US. Another knock back from the CGFNS, I have been in the process of doing this with the CGFNS since August 2022....

  9. NMC and CGFNS problems

    ScottishNurse22 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Good morning Have any UK trained/registered nurses had any issues with the NMC finding out who to contact regarding filling out request for license/registration paperwork? Spoke to a NMC...

  10. 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

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. 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...

  19. UK RN to New York

    ScottishNurse22 replied to Charlie_atkinson's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi Charlie That's great hope it's all going well. I finally have my CES report and told a copy has been sent to Pennsylvania Board of Nursing. What do I do now? I've registered with PA BON but...

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

    ScottishNurse22 replied to ScottishNurse22's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi everyone I finally have my CES report. It's been sent to the Penn state board of nursing. What do I do now? Just from a quick glance - I only have 37.5 hours for maternal health and care of...

  21. UK TRAINED NURSE - NOTHING BUT HURDLES

    ScottishNurse22 replied to ScottishNurse22's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi Courtney Finally CGFNS have accepted everything from me, I've purchased the expedited review so will be 10 working days before I know if all is good or not. If you have done some theory...

  22. UK RN to New York

    ScottishNurse22 replied to Charlie_atkinson's topic in New York Nursing

    Congratulations Charlie! Have you managed to secure sponsorship? I am unfortunately still having issues with the CGFNS, my University is resending my transcripts (for probably the 5/6th time) again...

  23. UK TRAINED NURSE - NOTHING BUT HURDLES

    ScottishNurse22 replied to ScottishNurse22's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hi My University have sent my transcripts however they then asked for more information on hours achieved in each section and then wanted further information on my placements and how they...

  24. CGFNS visa screen “ready for review”

    ScottishNurse22 replied to Robinsph's topic in Nurse Registration

    Yeah they contacted my Uni as needed further breakdown about areas in each category. My university sent them in a letter the information requested so just waiting to hear

  25. UK RN to New York

    ScottishNurse22 replied to Charlie_atkinson's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm also doing it myself and from the UK. Find a lot of agencies aren't interested in you until you have meet the requirements to sit the