SOUTH AFRICA....how to register as foreign RN

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I'm a U.S. citizen and a RN. I have an Associates Degree in Nursing (2yr program) and would like advice from any other American RNs on the registration process to work in South Africa. **However, advice from citizens of other countries will also be welcomed and appreciated!:yes:

I've researched the process on South African Nursing Council's website. My questions now are:

  • How was your experience with the whole registration process?
  • How long did it take?
  • Was it a painfully frustrating process?! (Seems very confusing on the website to me!)
  • What kind of hurdles did you come across, if any?
  • What tips/advice can you offer me now that you've been through the process?
  • Was it worth it? (or should I just keep my butt here!?:banghead:)

Thank you in advance for your time and thoughts! Please feel free to ask me any questions as well!

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Why?? Family?

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South Africa has a huge crime problem. Nurses I work with left SA for reasons related to crime and lousy wages.

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I was living there for the past 3 months on vacation. I loved it!! Never experienced any crime. Also not saying that there is no crime...just saying that I stayed in areas with lower rates of crime and used common sense (and my superb psych nurse skills! ;)). Came back to the states to visit family. Still deciding whether or not to go back.

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