noticed that there are old threads resurfacing on the immigration from the uk to the usa, so thought that with all the newbies on the site and us oldies who have done it all and are now settled, will start all over again. some of the information has changed so much because of the retrogression and the state of the american economy, the disasters in the areas where you might have been going, and of course the new president that they are going to have. also, theres some of us who have completed the agency thing or come on our own, and we all have different experiences. its really difficult to translate the differences between some things but will try to help, as will madwife, betty boop, silverdragon, rgn1, sue, letina etc, etc
retrogression is biting hard for the uk nurses waiting to come here, right now in arizona there is a hiring freeze, they have laid nurses off from my hospital, so maybe its just as well that any hopital sponsored nurses have not been able to get here right now, they reckon that outside large hospitals saturated areas there are jobs to be had, but mostly rural areas, but they do still need nurses, so hopefully everyone who wants to come here will eventually be allowed. its not a good situation for anyone right now.
I know I have to think about emigrating soon, otherwise I am going to miss the boat completely. I have two teenage children 15 and 16. I work as an agency nurse in Wythemshawe in South Manchester. Been with them since November 2008. I haven't been through preceptorship because I left my job in critical care before I could complete it, but qualified in 2007. My experience so far has been bitty, with most of my time being in acute medicine. I have an interview to take an MSc in Occupational Therapy at Cumbria this Autumn (90 miles away from Manchester) for 18months. Is it worth staying to do this and then perhaps applying? Rather than take the NClex or CRNE, apply as an OT. I'll be 50 by then and my children 18 and 16. I can't bear the thought of living out the rest of my days here in England. It's so depressing.
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Madwife,
I know I have to think about emigrating soon, otherwise I am going to miss the boat completely. I have two teenage children 15 and 16. I work as an agency nurse in Wythemshawe in South Manchester. Been with them since November 2008. I haven't been through preceptorship because I left my job in critical care before I could complete it, but qualified in 2007. My experience so far has been bitty, with most of my time being in acute medicine. I have an interview to take an MSc in Occupational Therapy at Cumbria this Autumn (90 miles away from Manchester) for 18months. Is it worth staying to do this and then perhaps applying? Rather than take the NClex or CRNE, apply as an OT. I'll be 50 by then and my children 18 and 16. I can't bear the thought of living out the rest of my days here in England. It's so depressing.
Caraibrit x
US you are looking at several years waiting currently. Canada may be quicker.
anyone who wants to come to the usa has to apply because of the long wait, the usual agencies who used to sign every nurse that they could are now backing off, and only taking those nurses who are already a long ay throuhgt he process, they are only interested in taking nurses who want to go to the middle east for assignments. retgrogresion is affecting everyone, american nurses dont even know anything about it and still think that hospitals are importing foreign nurses to steal their jobs. it doesnt matter how old you are, but obviously the older you are the quicker you should get the application under way.
It takes roughly 8 months to get to Canada via the TWP route but even here there are places not currently hiring. To go the TWP way you need a job offer 1st. To get that you're best looking at where you want & calling the hospital recruitment departments yourself.
Each Province has it's own specifications, some are only taking degree nurses (ontario for one) but I think you're still OK in BC, Alberta (for now) & Saskatchwan. Of course if you're really brave & go to Nunavit you'd be snapped up! :-D I also think the New Foundland & Labrador are still recruiting.
There are places in Alberta not currently recruiting new staff - Calgary being one. However, the general feel here in Canada (well Western Canada anyhow) is more up-beat than the USA, the housing market in Calgary has already picked up & most think that come this time next year things will likely be getting better again.
On the downside the new Alberta Health Region (an amalgum of all the original regions) is a disaster - although they saw fit to give the board members a 25% pay rise - despite the recession!!!!!!
With the US retrogression being as it is though I agree that Canada is a better bet. We like it here anyhow!
I did the adult branch nursing in the UK (project 2000)then moved to United States.I had my credentials evaluated by CGFNS and was made eligible by the BON to sit the NCLEX.I was already a permanent resident when I submitted my application.I waited about six months for CES report.I am about to schedule my appointment to sit the NCLEX.
I know I have to think about emigrating soon, otherwise I am going to miss the boat completely. I have two teenage children 15 and 16. I work as an agency nurse in Wythemshawe in South Manchester. Been with them since November 2008. I haven't been through preceptorship because I left my job in critical care before I could complete it, but qualified in 2007. My experience so far has been bitty, with most of my time being in acute medicine. I have an interview to take an MSc in Occupational Therapy at Cumbria this Autumn (90 miles away from Manchester) for 18months. Is it worth staying to do this and then perhaps applying? Rather than take the NClex or CRNE, apply as an OT. I'll be 50 by then and my children 18 and 16. I can't bear the thought of living out the rest of my days here in England. It's so depressing.
Caraibrit x
Hi sorry I didnt reply earlier I was unwell in the hospital-I used to work at Wythenshawe many moons ago I bet you know some of the girls I trained with it is such a small world. I dont know if the Msc will be the right move. I suggest you do some research into which is the best way to go. The age of 50 wont be problem. You may find they have a shortage of OT's which will be another advantage for you. Good luck in your journey
which department did your friends work in? Lots of changes as you can imagine, There's the A block (newer) and F block (older) - met great people so far. Car Parking is usually a fiver a day, security's been letting me through for six quid a week, less than a quid a day. The only downside is the travel - 83miles round trip! Preston to Manchester! I really want to start the process, Silverdragon has been absolutely ace explaining the process. Will go to the Canada Expo taking place in Leeds in May. Got a email invite to apply to Newfoundland & Labrador, but am looking for somewhere that has more warmer months than winter months. Any suggestions? I'm game at the minute..
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Hiya Madwife2002
which department did your friends work in? Lots of changes as you can imagine, There's the A block (newer) and F block (older) - met great people so far. Car Parking is usually a fiver a day, security's been letting me through for six quid a week, less than a quid a day. The only downside is the travel - 83miles round trip! Preston to Manchester! I really want to start the process, Silverdragon has been absolutely ace explaining the process. Will go to the Canada Expo taking place in Leeds in May. Got a email invite to apply to Newfoundland & Labrador, but am looking for somewhere that has more warmer months than winter months. Any suggestions? I'm game at the minute..
Caraibrit x
A lot will depend on what you want out of life. We are in NS and winter started late November and this last week has just started warming up. Life is quiet in one way but can be busy. Plenty of stuff to do all year round and the coast is approx 20 mins away
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retrogression is biting hard for the uk nurses waiting to come here, right now in arizona there is a hiring freeze, they have laid nurses off from my hospital, so maybe its just as well that any hopital sponsored nurses have not been able to get here right now, they reckon that outside large hospitals saturated areas there are jobs to be had, but mostly rural areas, but they do still need nurses, so hopefully everyone who wants to come here will eventually be allowed. its not a good situation for anyone right now.