uk nurse moving to CA

[frenchfry13]

Hi guys!!!,

So I am originally from Phoenix but studied nursing in London. I have been wanting to move to CA for a while now. I have been qualified and working as a dermatology/infectious diseases nurse for a year and a half now.

So far I've found that I need to the CGFNS exam and the NCLEX

Does anyone have any advice on how to get the ball rolling and if I'm missing out on anything.

Thanks a million :)

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

CA BRN does their own assessment. Are you generalist trained with clinical and theory in adult/med-surg, geriatrics, pediatrics, psych/mental health, and obstetrics-maternity?

[frenchfry13]

Hey,

thanks for the reply. I'm only trained in clinical/theory in adult med/surg and geriatrics. The English system breaks it down and you only specialise in one, I chose adults.

So does this mean I would have to go back to university to study the remainder or is there another way?

thanks :)

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

Hey,

thanks for the reply. I'm only trained in clinical/theory in adult med/surg and geriatrics. The English system breaks it down and you only specialise in one, I chose adults.

So does this mean I would have to go back to university to study the remainder or is there another way?

thanks :)

Yes you need to return to school for clinical & theory in mental health, pediatrics& maternity/obstetrics. US & CAN are generalist trained. I know UK is specialist trained. Each has it's merits

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

CA do not need CGFNS exam, they do their own assessment. You will for all states be required to sit and pass NCLEX

[frenchfry13]

oh really i thought all states required the CGFNS exam if you studied abroad.. good to know then

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

only a small handful require CGFNS exam most just require CGFNS CES report which is a breakdown on your transcripts