UK Psychiatric Nurse (RMN) to USA

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Hey all,

I'm currently a student Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nurse in the UK. God willing, If all goes well, I will qualify Sept 2019. My ambitions/plans for the future are to nurse in the United States. However I am aware they train via the general route and we in the UK Specialise in one of the 4 domains.

My question and thought process is the following: The United States requires theory and clinical hours in each of the 5 areas of nursing:

Medical

Surgical

Paediatrics

Obstetrics/Gynaecology

Psychiatry

I will have plenty of hours in Psychiatry on my transcript. However, I'll be lacking in the 4 other areas. What I have thought is that my elective placement during my training will be for 5 weeks abroad and I will have the chance to spend a week in each of those 4 areas I lack meaning I can get the theory and clinical hours potentially (still need the thumbs up from my academic advisor). If I can get approval and then get the hours reflected on my transcript, as it is during my nurse training, would I be able to have a chance of passing the credentials check by CFGNS? That's my only issue, not having those hours but since I have a potential route, I was wondering about people's thoughts?

I understand I would still need experience as a qualified which is relatively straightforward to obtain. I too understand the next steps are just as difficult in terms of obtaining work visas. But I am determined to reach my dream of working and settling permanently in the US and I may have possibly find a ray of light in terms of getting the hours.

I would be grateful to hear people's thoughts and opinions.

Thank you!

Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
I'd only want to work as an RMN though. I'm just confused when to start the NNAS process - as soon as i qualify as by the time all paperwork etc is done I would have enough experience (usually 1 or 2 years from the job postings) or wait a year or two then begin NNAS?

Start as soon as you graduate because the process can take over 12 months. Plenty of time to gain experience whilst waiting

I'm in the same situation here in Ireland. Also due to graduate Sep 19'. I've done a lot of research into this and would be happy to share what I know with you. It's complicated but if you're determined and start planning now I do believe it's possible. However, it will involve investing further education and time but in the end well worth it. There's probably too much to explain here so if you would like to message me or correspond via email let me know. Best wishes.

Sure thing!

Email: [email protected]

I am also due to graduate September and will appreciate any info. this is my email, [email protected]. cheers

I'm in the same situation here in Ireland. Also due to graduate Sep 19'. I've done a lot of research into this and would be happy to share what I know with you. It's complicated but if you're determined and start planning now I do believe it's possible. However, it will involve investing further education and time but in the end well worth it. There's probably too much to explain here so if you would like to message me or correspond via email let me know. Best wishes.

Please if you can send me an email too, I will so much appreciate. Thanks [email protected]

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