Travelling after graduation

Hi,

I want to travel after I’ve completed my nursing degree. I don’t want to go into a job immediately.

I was wondering about how it works when I’m back, do I have re-register? Re-validate? Training? Etc.

Also if I was to decide to stay abroad (as I have family in New Zealand) I understand im likely to have to do additional training over there but is there anything I should be aware of I do stay abroad anywhere?

Thanks

Reply 1

Emily_B

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by shadowWizard61

Hi,
I want to travel after I’ve completed my nursing degree. I don’t want to go into a job immediately.
I was wondering about how it works when I’m back, do I have re-register? Re-validate? Training? Etc.
Also if I was to decide to stay abroad (as I have family in New Zealand) I understand im likely to have to do additional training over there but is there anything I should be aware of I do stay abroad anywhere?
Thanks

For registering in rhe UK, there's info here:
https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-in-the-uk/
This includes info on if you don't register immediately on finishing your nursing/midwifery degree.
Once registered, every NMC registrant needs to pay their fees every year and revalidate every 3 years to stay on the NMC register.

Info on returning to practice, having had a break from nursing, here:
https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/returning-to-the-register/returning-to-practice/

I can't comment on nursing if you decide to stay in New Zealand, but the NZ equivalent of the NMC should have information on registering as an overseas-trained nurse.

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Tracey_W

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by shadowWizard61

Hi,
I want to travel after I’ve completed my nursing degree. I don’t want to go into a job immediately.
I was wondering about how it works when I’m back, do I have re-register? Re-validate? Training? Etc.
Also if I was to decide to stay abroad (as I have family in New Zealand) I understand im likely to have to do additional training over there but is there anything I should be aware of I do stay abroad anywhere?
Thanks

As a newly qualified nurse going to somewhere like New Zealand straight after qualifying in the UK will have to do a year probation and do necessary training to meet the New Zealand nursing regulations .....

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Below are some of the information about nursing in New Zealand...( Info from the New Zealand job recruitment) You need to first get a offer of a job.

Newly qualified nurses from the UK can work in New Zealand by registering with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ), often without needing a competency assessment program (CAP) due to recognition of UK qualifications. The process involves document verification via CGFNS, completing free "Welcome to Aotearoa" online courses, securing a job offer, and applying for a visa.
Key Steps and Requirements for UK Nurses:
Registration: Apply to the NCNZ for registration as an Internationally Qualified Nurse (IQN).
Verification: Use TruMerit/CGFNS to verify qualifications, which must be equivalent to a New Zealand Bachelor of Nursing degree.
Experience: While some roles require 1,800 hours of experience, UK-trained nurses may be exempt from the traditional CAP, instead doing a, free online "Welcome to Aotearoa" program.
English Language: Evidence of English proficiency is required.
Job Offer: It is highly recommended to secure a job offer before final registration, as this aids in visa sponsorship.
Visas: Options include a Working Holiday Visa (for those under 35) or a work visa sponsored by an employer.
Important Considerations:
Process Duration: The process requires patience and involves multiple steps, including police checks.
Costs: Fees apply for CGFNS processing (~$300), NCNZ application (~$485), and other potential assessments.
Job Market: While there is high demand for nurses in NZ, competition can exist, especially in popular areas, making early application and job hunting crucial.
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Some information about being a registered nurse with experience going out to work in New Zealand below.......

UK-registered nurses with experience can work in New Zealand by obtaining registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) and securing a visa, a process that takes 6–9 months and often leads to a Straight to Residence visa. Key steps include credential verification via CGFNS (approx. $300 USD), English proficiency testing (IELTS 7.5/OET B), and completing online cultural safety courses.
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I'm still contemplating about going to work in Melbourne Australia as a registered midwife with many years of experience behind me and there info on this is below to let you see the difference.....

Moving from the UK to Melbourne as an experienced Band 7 midwife is a very achievable goal, as Victoria actively recruits internationally qualified midwives (IQNMs) to meet high demand. With at least two years of experience and a current UK NMC pin, you are well-positioned for roles in public, private, or agency sectors.

And the pay is far better in Melbourne Australia than it's in New Zealand for both nurses and midwives - do your research on this okay and compare everything from different countries.
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Emily_B has given you some advice already on this and hopefully you have looked into it.

Registered band 7 senior charge nurse midwife

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