Nursing Abroad: How Sophie Got a UK Visa as a Travel Nurse | Ep 66
She Hit Refresh | For Women Who Want to Move Abroad After 30
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Are you a nurse in the US dreaming of living and working abroad, but don’t know how? Meet Sophie Blake, a NICU travel nurse who went from travel nursing in the US to nursing abroad in the UK.
Sophie shares her experience obtaining a UK skilled worker visa, the licensing process, and the unexpected differences in her daily nursing duties while working in a private hospital in London.
If you're a nurse who wants to move abroad, this episode outlines a pathway and the practical steps to working as a nurse in the United Kingdom.
In this episode:
- How Sophie got a visa to work as a nurse in the UK
- Recruiting agencies that place US nurses in the UK
- Differences in nursing duties in the UK vs the US
- Overall experience of working as a nurse and living in London
Where to find Sophie:
- The Traveling Sopha
- Instagram: @TheTravelingSopha
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Thank you to our season sponsor, International Living!
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