UK BSN seeking move to USA

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Specializes in OB-GYN/Surgical/Public Health.

Hi,

I am a BSN working in Paisley Scotland as a Public Health Nurse. I have a sister in Florida and I would like to move there. I do not have any idea on how to go about this. Is there anyone who has recently gone through this process. Visa application etc. Is there Hospitals in the US that sponser foreign nurses? Any info on steps needed to make this process happen wouyld be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Paiselygal

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Hi,

I am a BSN working in Paisley Scotland as a Public Health Nurse. I have a sister in Florida and I would like to move there. I do not have any idea on how to go about this. Is there anyone who has recently gone through this process. Visa application etc. Is there Hospitals in the US that sponser foreign nurses? Any info on steps needed to make this process happen wouyld be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Paiselygal

Starting point would be looking at Florida BON and meeting their requirements for foreign trained nurse. Once sat and passed NCLEX then you can look for a employer but be aware with retrogression you may find it hard and also that it will take several years. Suggest a good read on here or try the search facility as there are many threads discussing both Florida and retrogression

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Specializes in OB-GYN/Surgical/Public Health.

Many thanks for your reply. i should have considered this years ago. I will start with FL. BON.

Paisleygal

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Florida BON should have info. Also check out Nurse.com site for employment opportunities in that region. Good luck!

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Specializes in CTICU.

Or if your sister is a USC then she can sponsor you for a green card.... in about 8-10 years.

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I am a canadian nurse and trying to get hired in public health as that is my area here in Canada,

I've gone through the whole process just waiting for the visa screen certificate to be processed.

I had a job interview in public health in Florida this past August and they said they couldn't hire me without a nursing license but FBN won't issue me a license until I show a copy of a social security number.

Which I hope this visa screen would guide me in this direction, still finding my way there also,

but I do apply for jobs on their government website people first and I hear it is the best way try to get into the government jobs for public health.

good luck!

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