Uk Nurse, How Hard is To Get USA Job and Visa

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Hi All

I am UK registered nurse major in adult nursing working in critical care. I am currently on process of registering with Texas BON and Reading for NCLEX and believe will pass it easily if the board allow me to take the test.

I like to know if my chance of getting a job and work visa once I passed my NCLEX and all the process with CGFNS and the board.

Thanks

Nicola

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

There is no shortage of nurses in general in the US. Whether or not you find a job, or how easy it is to find a job, will depend greatly on where you live. In general, larger cities are overrun with nurses, whereas more rural or isolated areas have a greater need for nurses.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Hi Nicola,

Houston is experiencing a shortage of experienced nurses, particularly those with specialty qualifications. Hospitals have even returned to paying bounties for hard to fill areas. It's the most diverse city in the US (according to Census data) and we're very immigrant friendly. All hospitals in the Texas Medical Center & the large hospital systems have made the shift to BSN-only, but still grant waivers if the applicant has mad skills & willing to obtain BSN.

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Thanks Roser

If I am willing telling to isolated area do I have prospect of getting to sponsor me for visa? I like to know if you know someone who is a nurse and successfully emigrated to us with working visa in the last 12 month. I love to move and ready to scarify my time and mone but what is the point there is no possibility.

Thanks againThanks Roser

If I am willing telling to isolated area do I have prospect of getting to sponsor me for visa? I like to know if you know someone who is a nurse and successfully emigrated to us with working visa in the last 12 month. I love to move and ready to scarify my time and mone but what is the point there is no possibility.

Thanks again

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Thanks a lot Hou Tx. Apart from the weather Houston is the reason I picked and applied for Texas BON. I love big city but I don't mind to work 2 and 3 years in rural area for the sake of visa. I don't know friend or family there and don't know anyone who go through this process to ask for advise. I stared the process hoping I will be successful but I don't want hope to kill me, I will be happy if someone tell me if there is a chance, how to do to enhance my chance. i have UK degree in adult nursing.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Do you have clinical and theory hours showing on your transcripts in Paeds, Mental Health, Obstetrics and Adult. Missing any will result in you not meeting requirements and permission to sit NCLEX will be denied. Once that is sorted you need to contact hospitals and ask about sponsorship. If lucky to find employer willing to go the immigrant route and you was born in the U.K. Then current waiting times are just a few months, the difficulty is finding employer willing to sponsor you via EB3 but you need registration sorted first

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Hi Nicola,

I am working as a OR nurse in the UK as well and I tell you that YES it is possible to get a visa and a job because the US has a massive shortage of nurses and also you are in a great specialty as well.

Send me an email to: [email protected]. I will give you some serious contacts and tips.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Hi Nicola,

I am working as a OR nurse in the UK as well and I tell you that YES it is possible to get a visa and a job because the US has a massive shortage of nurses and also you are in a great specialty as well.

Send me an email to: [email protected]. I will give you some serious contacts and tips.

If there is such a massive shortage of nurses in the US why are we seeing plenty of posts from both experienced and new grads struggling to find work?

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.
If there is such a massive shortage of nurses in the US why are we seeing plenty of posts from both experienced and new grads struggling to find work?

There is no massive shortage. Despite one-post wonder's assertions.

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... the US has a massive shortage of nurses.

That is news to those of us who are actually practicing nurses in the US. There is no overall shortage; certainly not a "massive" shortage. Many parts of the country have surpluses. There are some areas that have shortages; most of those are the less desirable areas to live, and facilities that are hard to staff because they are crummy places to work.

What is your source of information about the "massive shortage" in the US?

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Nicola, pass the boards, then join a travel nurse agency. You are much better trained than new US grads, especially if it's the equivalent SRN in the UK. The agency will take care of sponsorship via the hospital. Usually a commitment of possibly a year or so with the agency is required or maybe more. The main specialties might be a bit overwhelming initially because of equipment and local practices. I had the same problem in England. Worked at Kingston General. Try psych initially or med surg with a preceptor for about a week or so. Your practical skill level would be superior to ours, especially if you were trained in the old fashion way. I am both an SRN and RMN and did a BsN here. For the boards, get a few nursing review books. Should be more than adequate with your training. Try big cities initially, much easier because of clearly defined policies and less responsibility.

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Thanks Silverfragon

Why Uk born? what about, born In other EU country but UK university graduate?

I think I am short of mental health, how can I top up it? Do you know university here in UK or online.

Thanks

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