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That is what I figured. I have been in contact with someone from a university about the APL program, which appears to be able to bridge any gaps in experience or education. However, the university just put me in contact with the nurse educator with the Lincolnshire NHS trust, who wanted me to figure out if I was possible to work as a band 2 to get experience. I haven't heard back from him or the NMC yet, so I'm not quite sure where to go from here. An acquaintance of mine was in the same situation and volunteered the entire time she was there. That might be what I end up doing in order to keep myself marketable when I get back to the US.

Hey all, I am an American RN who just graduated with a BSN in May, and passed my NCLEX in June. My husband and I recently found out that we will be moving to England in a few weeks. I have discovered that I have to have a year of experience in order to gain registration with the NMC. As I don't have that, nor do I have time to get that, I am looking for alternative options. I have been in contact with the Head of Nurse Education with the Lincolnshire Hospital NHS Trust, who has asked me to find out if it is possible to work as a Band 2 nurse in order to gain experience and become a Band 5 nurse. Does anyone have any insight into this situation, or know of how I might be able to gain experience in the UK ro become a band 5 nurse?

I am about to be in the same position. My husband, who is in the Air Force, has just gotten orders to the UK, and we are supposed to move in three months. I just graduated and passed my NCLEX 2 months ago and haven't gotten a job yet. How did this pan out for you?

Thank you for your advice! I am currently looking into nursing jobs that might offer the opportunity to work from home overseas while utilizing my American license, such as working for an insurance company. We'll see what turns up on that front, although I suspect experience will be necessary for that as well. I am also trying to find a contact that might be able to give me some insight as to whether I would be able to find a job on base out there. It sounds like gaining a few months of experience before leaving might be my best shot though. The final thought I had was that the VA may be more understanding of this situation if I apply after I get back. Looks like I will be making some phone calls! Thanks again!

I have graduated from an accelerated BSN program in May, and passed my NCLEX in June (woohoo!). My husband is in the military, has just gotten orders to the UK, and will be moving in three months. I would like to be able to go with him, but as a new grad nurse with no experience, it seems that I won't be able to get a license in the UK. In addition, it seems that the accelerated program does not provide enough clinical hours to qualify for registration with the UK. Has anybody been able to overcome these issues? As far as I know, I don't think that there are any American bases over there that offer military spouse preference for jobs. I would hate to miss out on the opportunity to live in England, so I am considering grabbing life by the horns and just going for it. I am thinking about taking continuing education courses and volunteering with a local hospital while working a different sort of entry level position, so that I might be able to get a job in 3 years when we return to the states. Any advice or insight?