UK to US nurse - it is possible!

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Specializes in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Medical High Dependency.

Hi everyone! I've been on this forum a long, long time now and I am so happy to share that I have finally made it!

I passed my NCLEX this month and I am now just waiting on my PA license being issued!

I have had major issues along the way (someone out of my control and sometimes I just gave up for a few months) with my process and application as you can see from previous posts. I also hit a bit of a hiatus when we moved to the US as we tried to adjust to life here.

This post is merely just me posting how proud I am that I finally did it! Such a heavy weight has been lifted from me. I am very fortunate to have a job as a registered nurse lined up - I started working as a PCA/tech this Summer for an organization who have supported me. 
 

It can be done UK trained nurses! Thank you to previous postings on here/other members who have also had success stories - your positivity and guidance is much appreciated!

If any foreign educated- esp UK - trained nurses need some help, please reach out! 

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Specializes in Gastro, ICU - US nurse moved to UK.

Congratulations! I'm going the other way (US to UK) 🙂

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Specializes in Mental health/psychiatric nursing.

Congratulation once again , its not  common for us  to see uk trained nurse overcoming these credential evaluation  hurdles.

I am currently in my final year as a mental health nurse , I'm wondering if it will be an easy ride for me to transition as I have already heard a lot of negative comments about how its a "NO NO"  for mental health nurses trained in the uk . please can you share some tips and advise  for me on things to do whilst im still in my student year !

Its a big hustle but im not backing out , its my dream to work as a nurse in the us .

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Specializes in I am a UK trained Emergency Department Staff Nurse.

Hi

Congratulations I've been following your story on this thread and it's really been inspiring. I am a Uk trained adult nurse who's been in A&E since qualification (2yrs now) I'm looking to move over to US but unsure if CGFNS review will be successful. I had an 8week placement in ED as a student don't know if that would help for peads and Obgyn deficiencies. What do you think?

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