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Hello anyone that can help!

I am half way through a Learning Disability Nursing Degree BSc Hons. I want to work in New Zealand when I graduate. I have Googled aand searched but it is all a load of waffle.

Can anyone advise me on whether RNLD is recognised and how I should start and go about this.

Questions such as:

How long after I graduate (assuming I am successful haha) can I apply?

How many hours worked as a RNLD do I have to have completed before I can apply (if I can apply)?

I am a mature student with family. My husband can transfer to NZ through hiss company and be sponsored so I can go as his Spouse but I want to work as a Nurse.

Thanks in advance for any help :)

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

I believe RNLD is exclusive to the UK. Most other countries nurses are generalist trained. AUS. & NZ nurses are educated in adult, geriatric, pediatric & mental health/psych nursing clinical and theory. Midwives are a separate credential similar to the UK. (US & Canada nursing education includes adult, pediatric, geriatric, psych/mental health & maternity/OB. Specialty training is post graduation)

The information you seek can be found here: http://nursingcouncil.org.nz/Nurses/International-registration

You are likely to have difficulty of your transcripts do not reflect adequate clinical and theory in all areas.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

I would suggest contacting the New Zealand nursing council and ask them

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Great news... LD Nursing Degree is held with very high regard in NZ and Oz. It is accepted as a Nursing qualification and work is available as an LD Nurse. Woop woop. Thank you for your replies much appreciated :)

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