Thinking about taking your nursing career overseas? In this episode of Clocked Out: Life Beyond the Bedside, I'm joined once again by Melissa, an American nurse now living and working in London, England.

Melissa first joined the show to walk us through how she moved to the UK and became a licensed nurse. This time, she's back to give us a real and raw look at what it's actually like to work in the NHS vs private sector - from pay, autonomy, and mental health to the unexpected realities of international nursing.

We talk about…

• Why Melissa left the U.S. to work as a nurse in England

• NHS vs private healthcare: pay, benefits, scheduling, respect

• What surprised her about UK nursing culture

• Why international nurses make up most of the NHS workforce

• Her experience with burnout and how she found her "unicorn job"

• Her pivot into launching a travel planning business

• The honest truth: is it really worth moving to England to nurse?

Whether you're a nurse dreaming of living abroad or just curious about how nursing differs between the US and UK, this episode is for you!

02:59 Navigating the NHS: Insights and Experiences

05:55 Cultural Differences in Nursing: UK vs. US

08:39 Expectations vs. Reality: Working in the NHS

12:00 The Role of Nurses: Responsibilities and Limitations

14:40 Pros and Cons of Working for the NHS

17:52 Financial Considerations: Pay and Living Expenses

23:40 The Financial Landscape of Nursing

26:41 Transitioning from NHS to Private Sector

32:32 Mental Health and Job Satisfaction

38:41 Exploring New Career Paths

44:33 Future Aspirations and Travel Planning

Reach out to Melissa - [email protected]

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