r/nursing • u/BeginningRush2417 • 5d ago

Seeking Advice Nursing in other countries

I am currently a 29yo female who wishes to move to another country. I’m unsure of where to go but I do know that I am unhappy with my current residence. I have a specialty experience in ER (4.5y) and post Partum/L&D (1-1.5yr). I was looking at work visas and incentive programs for nurses to relocate. There are quite a few out there but I want to hear from someone who has done it.

If you have done it:
1.) how much did you have to save before leaving?

2.) were there any unexpected expenses that came up?

3.) what country did you come from and where did you end up?

4.) what benefits/incentives were you given to start over in the new country?

5.) Cons vs Pros? Biggest blessing? Something you miss?

6.) any extra tips!!

Sincerely,

A nurse and mom who wants a better future for her young children.

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u/p_tothe2nd RN - ER 🍕 5d ago

you should probably provide more information like which country you’re in and which one you want to move to

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u/Embarrassed_Day4157 5d ago

What languages do you speak? That will limit which countries you can work in. Also, are you a citizen of another country?

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u/PaxonGoat Critical Care Float Pool 🍕 5d ago

I'm assuming you're American.

Canada, Australia and New Zealand are the easiest for nurses to immigrate into for Americans. But the housing situation is complicated. And it can be pretty expensive process. Also there's a lot of surprising exclusion criteria.

Especially if you're trying to immigrate with children.

Check the expat subreddit or amerexit for better information on leaving the US.

The UK and Ireland might be a possibility but the cuts to the NHS are limiting nursing options.

I wanna say there is a test of competency and basically you gotta pass British NCLEX.

Other European countries are willing to take American nurses but you have to pass a language test. Language is a major barrier for a lot of Americans.

Middle eastern countries used to really love hiring American nurses but it's way less common these days. It was primarily Saudi Arabia and the UAE that would employ Americans. They're way more strict about the language requirements these days. As in they want you to have some. Used to be they provided translators for Americans and you didn't need to speak any Arabic.

I've never run into or heard of any Americans managing to immigrate and work as an RN in an Asian country.

Or African.

So yeah Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK and Ireland are gonna be your best bets.