I am typically a lurker, but I am hoping someone here can be of assistance or at the very least offer their educated opinion.
Some background: I am currently working on my prerequisites to attain my BSN here in the US. I still have a ways to go before applying for a nursing program (probably 2 years, as I am working full time prior to hopefully getting accepted into a nursing program here.) I am 31 and this will be my first degree (better late than never!!) I have, naturally, met a man who is an American living in Australia.
My question: If things keep going in the direction they have been in my relationship, I would be looking to move to Australia myself to join him. I am curious as to what would be a smart decision regarding my degree, as not attaining my BSN is not an option for me. Would you suggest that A) I stay in the US and finish out my degree here and then get licensed in Australia, B) See if I could do some sort of "study abroad" thing through the University here (if that is even an option, I have NO idea how that sort of thing works) or C) should I just try to get some type of Visa and try to do the whole nursing program in Australia? My concern is that if I DO somehow finish and gain my degree in Australia, if we decided to move back to the US later in life, does does anyone know how that would work? Similarly, I know that it is a timely process to get licensed in Australia. I have not done a lot of research, but I wonder if it would prove difficult for me to gain a license in Australia being freshly licensed in America without having working experience. I also read something about age adding hindrance in some Visa's?
Any knowledge, opinions or just flat out pointing me in the right direction to begin my research would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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I am typically a lurker, but I am hoping someone here can be of assistance or at the very least offer their educated opinion.
Some background: I am currently working on my prerequisites to attain my BSN here in the US. I still have a ways to go before applying for a nursing program (probably 2 years, as I am working full time prior to hopefully getting accepted into a nursing program here.) I am 31 and this will be my first degree (better late than never!!) I have, naturally, met a man who is an American living in Australia.
My question: If things keep going in the direction they have been in my relationship, I would be looking to move to Australia myself to join him. I am curious as to what would be a smart decision regarding my degree, as not attaining my BSN is not an option for me. Would you suggest that A) I stay in the US and finish out my degree here and then get licensed in Australia, B) See if I could do some sort of "study abroad" thing through the University here (if that is even an option, I have NO idea how that sort of thing works) or C) should I just try to get some type of Visa and try to do the whole nursing program in Australia? My concern is that if I DO somehow finish and gain my degree in Australia, if we decided to move back to the US later in life, does does anyone know how that would work? Similarly, I know that it is a timely process to get licensed in Australia. I have not done a lot of research, but I wonder if it would prove difficult for me to gain a license in Australia being freshly licensed in America without having working experience. I also read something about age adding hindrance in some Visa's?
Any knowledge, opinions or just flat out pointing me in the right direction to begin my research would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!