I am a Lpn and would like to move to Germany and work there, I am American what should I do?
I was think about a U.S military base? And also how much do nurses make in Germany? Thanks
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The first thing you have to do is get your RN as no real hospital is going to accept an Lpn. -I'm sorry but that's just the truth and I know it's hard and expensive......... Then, after you get your RN they have companies that specialize in Travel Nursing where you can go all over the US. Germany most likely won't take you unless, because they are somewhat like Canada, you have a special skill not found in the country. They reserve their jobs for citizens first. There is a way around it but a company would have to sponsor and request you. Go back and get your RN, you don't want to "wipe butt" for the rest of your life.
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You would need to have a work visa and a German nursing license which would likely require you to have your BSN and know how to speak German.
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To work as a nurse on a US military base, you would have to be in the US military. As an LPN, you aren't getting an employment visa work practically anywhere. It simply is not an adequate qualification for employment visas. RN is not enough most places, either. You'd need at least BSN, preferably MSN with a rare specialization, to be hired in most foreign countries and eligible for an employment visa. Employers have to obtain employment visas for their employees in most countries - you cannot apply. Also note that it is very difficult for any non-EU citizen to obtain employment and visa to work anywhere in the EU. Employment preferences are first, citizens of that country, then citizens of other EU countries.
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