American hubby, British nurse ... How do we get to USA
Sep 28th 2018, 10:29 pm
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Re: American hubby, British nurse ... How do we get to USA
Most of us on British Expats are British living somewhere or another so an x is perfectly normal to most of us. I doubt any of us are really confused or offended so please do not worry about this little thing.
It was just something being made out of nothing but which is now causing thread drift away from your queries.
People.This lady is asking for help, info & guidance not pointless criticism and tasteless comments .
Sep 29th 2018, 10:29 am
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Re: American hubby, British nurse ... How do we get to USA
You could look at your transferable skills and maybe get a job with an insurance company in disability management.
Sep 29th 2018, 12:14 pm
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Re: American hubby, British nurse ... How do we get to USA
I was talking to a RN yesterday who is also a qualified Financial Adviser. I think her patients are shall we say of the older variety and so many had issues due to both medical costs and end of life estate planning etc it seemed a natural combination.
You have the biggie covered, a way to get here so what do you want to do do is more a career planning issue.
You have the biggie covered, a way to get here so what do you want to do do is more a career planning issue.
Sep 29th 2018, 2:22 pm
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Re: American hubby, British nurse ... How do we get to USA
Hi everyone, I'm new to this site. My name is Emma I'm a registered UK nurse qualified September 2010. I had 7 years post qualification with young adults with learning disabilities (age 16 -25) and mental health problems. I have been working since April this year in an acute trauma surgical orthopaedic ward and I will be starting gynae ward soon. My husband was born is the USA he has US connections aunties and uncles. We both want to move over with our two girls. (To Wisconsin)
He doesn't have a problem as he is american , our girls have dual nationality, he is able to move over and stay with his uncle until he sorts out car, rental etc.
I have read that it will be difficult for me to move and work as a nurse with all the exams etc plus I know I have no theory in maternity and paeds and obstetrics. I don't mind going over and not working as a nurse as long as I can get a well paid job doing something!! Any ideas what to do ? If I do go over as a nurse which is ideal what the heck do I have to do to obtain that theory and practice in those fields I am missing??
thanks so much in advance 😘
He doesn't have a problem as he is american , our girls have dual nationality, he is able to move over and stay with his uncle until he sorts out car, rental etc.
I have read that it will be difficult for me to move and work as a nurse with all the exams etc plus I know I have no theory in maternity and paeds and obstetrics. I don't mind going over and not working as a nurse as long as I can get a well paid job doing something!! Any ideas what to do ? If I do go over as a nurse which is ideal what the heck do I have to do to obtain that theory and practice in those fields I am missing??
thanks so much in advance 😘
Sep 29th 2018, 2:45 pm
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Re: American hubby, British nurse ... How do we get to USA
If starting to work right away is important you might look into getting certified as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) until you can get your RN credentials. Pay is more than unskilled jobs and would be good experience for future RN career. Your employer may even pay for the courses needed to get your RN.
Sep 29th 2018, 4:42 pm
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Re: American hubby, British nurse ... How do we get to USA
I think it depends on area of the country and urban or rural hospital. Many American RN’s have used it as a path to further training.
In the few rural TN hospitals I have worked as a Pharmacist LPN’ s were an important part of the nursing staff. I retired in 2012 so things may have changed somewhat.
In the few rural TN hospitals I have worked as a Pharmacist LPN’ s were an important part of the nursing staff. I retired in 2012 so things may have changed somewhat.
Oct 4th 2018, 8:13 pm
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Re: American hubby, British nurse ... How do we get to USA
You might want to take a look at the AllNurses forum. There was some talk there, a while ago, about KCLH providing some courses that would make up for deficits in Peds,Obs etc. for UK Registered Nurses wanting to register in the US.
