US-trained CNMs licensed in the UK?

[stillmoving]

Hi all,

Wondering if you know of any US-trained CNMs who have (or have not) been successfully licensed in the UK? If so, any idea of their employment course, time lines, etc.?

My partner has accepted a (permanent) job in London and I am in the middle of my Master's program for my CNM and NP, after going straight through an accelerated RN program. According to the NMC, I will need to work an additional year in my home country before applying for licensure in the UK. Which adds another year apart for my partner and I, but is acceptable if I can get licensed.

However, I've also just spoken with a friend who has a friend who graduated from the Yale MS-CNM program and worked full-time for 3 years in the US and was apparently unable to obtain licensure in the UK, so I am feeling very discouraged about the whole process.

Would greatly appreciate any information or contacts that anyone has!

Thanks in advance :)

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Only real way to find out is complete NMC application once you meet requirements. The thing is in the UK midwifery is a specialty on its own and training is just over 3 years and roles may be different to how CNM works in the US.

Also not sure if the UK will accept accelerated RN course as you must meet a certain hour allocation both clinical and theory