There are many steps to take on the road to becoming a UK Registered Nurse. Below are some helpful links:
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NMC: All nurses working in the UK must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. |
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UKVI: Nurses will need a visa to work in the UK, and are now eligible to apply for the new Health and Care Visa (Tier 2). |
English Language Proficiency
Nurses will need to pass one of the following English Language tests as part of their UK registration application.
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IELTS (Academic): Nurses must achieve a minimum 7.0 score in Listening, Reading and Speaking, and no less than a 6.5 score in Writing. |
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OET: Nurses must achieve a minimum Grade B in Reading, Speaking and Listening, and no less than C+ in Writing. |