UK trained paeds Nurse wanting to work in the US

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Specializes in Children and young people.

Hello! 
wondering if anyone can advise me 

I am a UK trained paeds nurse and I work in an emergency department currently! 
I am keen to move to the USA/ maybe Canada to work and live, however I know that it is difficult for paeds nurses as we are speciality trained. 
I am willing to take the NCLEX and I am aware that there is Nurse residency Programmes that Nurses can do to make up learning gaps. 
I would ideally like to go back to Atlanta GA as I was previously here on a scholarship through my university back in 2023. 
I have a active Nursing pin with no restrictions and will have completed numerous courses such as PILS amongst other courses that I know US trained RN's also complete!

am I wasting my time trying to come to the USA or is it possible? 

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If you want to move to Atlanta, contact the Georgia BON and see what you need to get licensed.

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Specializes in Oncology, ID, Hepatology, Occy Health.

Check out the international section of this forum - there are numerous threads on specialist UK nurses wanting to work abroad. Sadly, there can be difficulties for people who don't have a general adult training. Good advice above - always contact the regulatory body wherever you wish to work.

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