If you are a nurse in America, can you work in a hospital in another country as a nurse as well?

Question

I was wondering if anyone knew if I became an RN in America, if I could work in another country. I was thinking I might have to take some sort of exam to see if I was qualified, but I also am concerned with the fact that things might be done differently. Too differently, maybe, that it wouldn't allow me to work anywhere but the US. Thanks!

Answer 1

You'd probably have to check with the specific requirements in each country to know. If you already have specific countries in mind, I would suggest checking with their requirements to see what exams are given or what qualifications/equivalents they have. Maybe if things are very different you will have to take a few different courses to satisfy some of that country's requirements or to prepare for their own qualification exams. It really depends where you want to go, though.

Answer 2

australia here and new zealand have such a high demand for nurses they would probably fly you over here and give you any extra training needed. i doubt this would be much.