Nursing in the UK and abroad
In this section you can find the latest information on how to become a nurse, nursing careers, and the legal requirements on coming into the UK to work in nursing or moving to another country to continue your nursing career.
RCN members' manifesto and European elections campaign
With up to 50,000 members in a single constituency and nearly 400,000 members, the RCN is a significant voting force. In their manifesto RCN members are calling on UK canididate Members of the European Parliament to support five priorities in Europe. RCN members are taking action by questioning their MEP candidates about how they will influence the EU's impact on UK health and employment and by engaging with the press on significant issues MEP candidates need to address.
Visit the RCN's European elections campaign section
Coming to work in the UK
This section looks at a range of information on working in the UK. Here you can find information for registered nurses and midwives trained in the European Union and economic area seeking employment or further education in the UK. You can also find information on employment placements, including the Overseas Nursing Programme/Supervised practice/adaptation programmes for overseas trained nurses.
Immigration Advice Service
Key to the advice we offer on coming to the UK to work is that given by the RCN's Immigration advisers. Our advisers are authorised by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) to provide immigration advice and services. This unique service is free and confidential.
Nursing abroad
Our members can also access a range of online guides about working abroad.
For advice on working and volunteering overseas, and information on coming to work in the UK from abroad, please contact: international.office@rcn.org.uk