How difficult would it be to get a job as a registered nurse from the us to the uk? I was wondering how hard would it be to get a job as a RN (registered nurse) in the us for an Italian. Also how much experience is necessary? and what's the starting pay for a RN?
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Most foreign nurses end up working as nurses aides when they get to the US because they cannot qualify to take the board exams, or cannot pass them. Some cannot even pass the exams for certified nurses aides! You would need to have your education assessed by a professional who can compare different countries' education systems. You also have to find out how to qualify to take the board exams in the state in which you want to settle (each state is different). You might also need to be a legal permanent resident to take the state boards. That would mean a year or so after you immigrate before you fully qualify and get your state license. It's a nightmare. And do beware "placement services" hiring foreign nurses on employment visas -- these are the ones ending up as non-certified nurses aides at $7/hour because they can't pass the boards and get their licenses. You cannot possibly survive in the US on such low pay.
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