International nursing members
Information, guidance and advice for international members working in the UK.
If you are an internationally-educated nursing professional working within the UK, welcome to the RCN.
With over half a million members, we are the world’s largest nursing trade union and professional body.
There are lots of things to think about before moving to the UK for work or study. Our advice guide for overseas nursing staff and students covers all the essentials, including:
- employment contracts in the UK
- work experience and examinations
- bringing your family with you
- the UK health system and NMC
Support for members during race riots
Going on maternity leave or a career break?
Are you coming to the UK?
Celebrating and supporting IEN staff live events
Journey of an Internationally educated nurse short film series
How the RCN can support you
Member support
Case studies
Careers Service
Forums
Library
Financial wellbeing
Further resources
Revalidation
Resources specific to where you are practicing
View information on NHS Employers .
London:
London: The CapitalNurse Consortium
NHS resource -
Visit the website for more information.
For information on visas and immigration, visit
Fair Pay For Nursing
- Find out more about the Fair Pay for Nursing campaign and how you can get involved.
- Hear from internationally-educated nurse Hareg on her experience taking strike action as an IEN.
Get involved
Attending Congress?
Nurse and midwife membership
Find out what the RCN can offer nurses and midwives.