International nurse members
Information, guidance and advice for international nurses, working in the UK and overseas.
Whether you are an international nurse who lives and works in the UK, you are undertaking your test of competency, or currently live overseas and want to work in the UK; here you can find all the information you need to set you up for a successful career in nursing.

Member support

Careers advice
Find out more about our expert careers advisers, online resources and networking events to help your career.
Exam resources
Independent sector pay terms
Test of competence
RCN Foundation
The RCN Foundation offers help to International Nurses if they are UK registered, registered with the NMC or working as an HCA in the UK.
Country specific resources
Visit the Train, Work, Live website for more information.
For information on visas and immigration, visit trainworklive.wales/live/
Not a member?
Registered nurses and midwives from overseas, as well as nursing students, can benefit from a host of guidance, support and resources by becoming a member of the RCN.
