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Resources updated 6/20/2024 by Transitions Abroad

In college, I dreamed of having an international career. Several years after my sister ventured off to foreign lands to teach English, I pursued the same route — not as an English teacher but as a nurse. Now it's my sister who is visiting me in a foreign land!

Since the skills and knowledge that U.S.-educated nurses possess are highly regarded internationally, the profession can open doors to a wide array of possibilities for working abroad. The call for nurses is a cry heard from all corners of the globe, from developed nations to the developing world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), " Nurses are the largest category of health workers. Nursing personnel make up over 50 percent of the health workforce in every country of the world. In many countries in the developing world, more than 80 percent of health workers are nurses .” There is a shortage of millions of healthcare workers, and the demand is projected to double in the next generation. The vast majority of nursing schools are in the U.S. and other Western countries, and there will be a significant need for at least 6 million trained nurses abroad to provide healthcare by 2030. The demand is in addition to 28 million currently in the global workforce who fulfill a variety of general and more specialized nursing skills .

Because of a global nursing shortage and a higher demand for nursing services, healthcare organizations face staffing dilemmas reaching crisis levels in certain places. Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing , a great resource that offers a job board, reports that "countries around the world are facing critical nursing shortages. From North America to Africa and Europe, communities are challenged with growing health care needs and diminishing numbers of nurses.”

Faced with the spiraling labor shortages, healthcare organizations worldwide are scrambling to recruit nurses to fill positions through enticing advertisements in top nursing journals and on nursing websites.The range of opportunities varies from place to place, so do salaries.

In some countries, benefits may outweigh salary. For example, the seven weeks of annual leave provided by many hospitals in England mean the chance to travel. Benefits may be more important than salary to determine the most desirable job.

How to Land International Nursing Jobs

The decision to work abroad as a nurse requires intense consideration. While motivation is essential, the more informed you are, the more rewarding your experience will likely be.

Reviewing your reasons for wanting to work abroad will help you narrow your focus and determine which nursing job will meet your objectives. Here are some other considerations when pursuing an overseas nursing job. • Your Nursing Experience You will likely receive a job offer based on your previous career history. Later, once you work in an organization, you can expand your nursing skills and knowledge by pursuing another nursing job. A Canadian nurse who has worked in the U.S. and, most recently, in Saudi Arabia was hired to work on a renal transplant unit in a Riyadh hospital. She soon landed a job as a private-duty nurse, providing care to a member of the Saudi royal family at home and even traveling with the family abroad. • Your Knowledge of the Language Communication plays a vital role in the provision of healthcare. To effectively care for patients and practice safely, you should acquire a basic knowledge of the language of the country where you will be working. As native speakers of English, American nurses may restrict their search for jobs in countries where English is the primary language. However, please consider other locations where healthcare organizations may use English as their official language. Certain hospitals in the Middle East require that the staff speak English and all documentation is in English. Basic knowledge of the country's language is helpful when providing care to non-English speaking patients and interacting with local staff. At least learn conversational expressions and a list of standard medical terms. While the hospital may offer language classes and provide translators to aid communication, you should understand the language before and during your time overseas to fully appreciate the experience personally and professionally. Also, remember that while many speak English in other countries, terminology may vary. For example, in the U.K., head nurses are referred to as “sisters,” the operating room is called “the theater,” and the emergency room is known as “the accident and casualty department.” • Using Healthcare Recruiters Intermediaries, generally known as healthcare recruiters, specialize in recruiting healthcare professionals on behalf of employers. They advertise in nursing journals and on the Web. Recruiters can assist you with all the details, enabling you to work abroad as a nurse and advise you regarding banking, housing, and other vital issues in preparation for your move overseas. You can also answer advertisements and approach potential employers directly once you have obtained the necessary documentation regarding nursing registration from the country where you would like to work (see Nursing Registration below). While recruiters play a vital part in certain situations, such as finding jobs in developing nations or major cities, remember that many healthcare facilities in smaller locations outside metropolitan areas may only sometimes utilize their services. Whatever route you take in your job search, doing homework is the best policy. • Registration You will need an appropriate work visa for the country where you plan to work. In most cases, the hiring organization obtains visas for nurses. The issuance of such work permits can take days to months, depending on the country, so plan to wait in some cases. Nurses also must provide proof of licensure to practice their profession. Where you are planning to work will determine whether you need to register your nursing qualifications before you can look for a job. To practice nursing in the U.K., for example, an overseas nurse must apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for a British nursing license (see below). Depending on the licensing board, the process may take weeks to several months from the initial request to the final outcome. In countries where a system of nurse registration still needs to be established, you will need to provide proof of your nursing licensure from the U.S. The code of professional conduct you follow in the state where you are licensed must continue while working overseas.

If you want to work abroad as a nurse, there is no better time than now. You can easily achieve your international career goals with thorough research, an open mind, and a sense of adventure.

CAROLINE A. POLT, RN , whose home is in Philadelphia, PA, currently works as a nurse in England.

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Working overseas

This is a guide for RCN members considering working overseas - whether in paid employment or as a volunteer. It covers topics such as research, language, qualification and registration requirements, attending interviews and what to consider before accepting a job offer. 

Do your research 

Check with the  International Council for Nurses  (ICN) and the specific nurses' association in the country where you intend to work for information on the minimum requirements and regulatory framework in place.

Obtain background information on nursing and health care in overseas countries. Learn about the culture, religious beliefs and laws of the country that you are travelling to. This will help prepare you for differences of culture and legislation, minimising the risk of you running into difficulties during your stay.

If you're interested in working within the European Union or European Economic Area, go to  www.europa.eu  where you'll find information on living and working in the EU/EEA.  

Country profiles can also be found at the  Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office  (FCDO) and the  World Health Organisation

Carry out a 'working overseas'  literature search  of the RCN's Library of eBooks and eJournals.

Communication plays a key role in the provision of health care. To effectively care for patients and practice safely, you should check if you need a basic knowledge of the language of the country where you will be working or if there will be an interpretation service available to you.

Some 'British' and 'American' hospitals abroad welcome applications for employment from UK-trained nurses and midwives. However, the working language of these hospitals is generally the language of the country in which they are located (except in the case of British Military hospitals which have their own nursing staff).

Qualifications and experience

The UK nursing qualification which is generally transferable in every other country is the 'Registered Nurse: Adult'. Not all countries have equivalents to the UK qualifications in mental health, learning disability, children’s nursing, health visiting and the enrolled nurse. If there is no equivalent to your nursing qualification in the country you would like to visit then you will not be able to work there as a qualified nurse. Please check the full qualification requirements for your chosen country with that country's regulatory body (see useful information below).

There is no formal mechanism for recognising UK post-registration qualifications such as, for example, intensive care nursing but employers may take them into account.

Overseas employers and recruitment companies will be specific about the experience and qualifications required for a particular role (whether paid employment or voluntary work).

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has some really useful information on the portability of qualifications overseas, both inside the EU and outside the EU.

Many countries/employers have specific requirements around previous experience. For example, employers in the Middle East usually require at least two years’ post-registration experience for nursing roles. Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) outline different experience requirements for a range of voluntary opportunities in health care - not all of which require NMC registration.

It is in your own best interests to gain at least six months to one year's experience in the UK after registration before working abroad as a nurse. It will be an opportunity to consolidate your pre-registration education, access preceptorship and make the transition from being a student to being a registered accountable practitioner. A prospective overseas employer will be able to request a reference relating to your ability as a qualified nurse. It will also be easier for you to provide references to overseas employers if you already have experience.

Professional registration

Most countries have their own nurse registration or licensing authorities. The NMC advises that you should always register with the appropriate regulator in the country in which you are practising.

European Union

Information about the impact of Brexit can be found on the NMC website .

Outside the EU

Nurse registration processes vary enormously from country to country and can be lengthy and time-consuming. The process may involve passing an examination or assessment, i.e. submitting an application including records of your nursing education and qualifications. For example, you will have to pass the English language proficiency test to register to work in Australia.

You may find that your nursing education does not fully meet the requirements of the nurse registration authority in the country where you wish to work. Making up this shortfall requires negotiation by an individual nurse with a UK university. These programmes are not universally available in all universities and courses may incur a fee. You would also normally be expected to complete the course in your own time, so use annual leave or negotiate unpaid leave for this.

Nurse registration authorities in other countries may require transcripts of your training and proof ('verification') of current NMC registration. Please contact the registering body directly for more information about their registration process. 

The NMC can provide verification of registration via NMC Online . If the verification requires translation you will be responsible for arranging this.  

In addition to your verification of registration, you may also need a transcript of your training. Please contact the organisation where you completed your training for this.

Finding a job

You can find vacancies through advertisements in nursing journals such as Nursing Standard and Nursing Times. These vacancies are placed by overseas employers or their recruiting agencies. Some countries regularly run recruitment events in the UK. To subscribe to the Nursing Standard log on to  www.nursing-standard.co.uk . 

Overseas employers or recruitment agents often have detailed procedures for processing your application, interviewing you and making arrangements for you to take up your post. It is still your responsibility to:

• find out all you need to know in order to decide whether you want the job
• assess whether you are competent to do it
• confirm that you meet the legal requirements involved such as work permits and registration as a nurse in the host country.

If you decide to send speculative letters enquiring about work overseas you will need to prepare a detailed  curriculum vitae (CV)  that can easily be understood by someone unfamiliar with UK nursing qualifications, scope of practice and abbreviations. Our careers service can only offer personalised feedback on CVs if you are planning on working in the UK.

Your covering letter will need to make it clear whether you need the employer to obtain a work permit on your behalf.

An interview for work abroad may be very different to interviews for work in your own country. A thorough interviewer will look for evidence that you have the personal qualities needed to cope with and successfully complete work in a foreign country, perhaps working in a foreign language. If the interview is successful, an informal job offer may be made to you. Responsible employers and recruiters will give you time to consider before making a definite commitment. The employment contract checklist below in this guide will help you to evaluate job offers and contracts of employment.

Take at least 24 hours to reflect on the offer before you accept it - take your time to research the country, check your contract and ensure that you are happy with the details.

Taxation and salary deductions

As taxation is a complicated matter you should seek professional advice about your obligations at home and abroad. Contact  Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs  for further information.

Please note: if you are not paying UK tax whilst abroad you cannot claim tax relief on your RCN subscription during this time.

Visas and work permits

You should always check visa requirements when planning to undertake work abroad. This is a complicated issue which varies from country to country. Further information can be found at  www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice .

Work permits are usually obtained by the employer from the immigration authorities of the host country. Where work permits are a requirement, you will be unable to take up paid employment in that country if you cannot find an employer who is able to obtain a work permit for you.

Employment contracts: a checklist

This checklist may help you evaluate the contents of any contract of employment (or contract for voluntary work) before committing yourself. You must also ensure that any agreements made between you and the prospective employer/recruiter are confirmed in writing.

• Never sign a contract until all the blank spaces have been completed.
• Never sign a contract that is in a foreign language that you do not understand.
• Never place any reliance on verbal promises. How would you be able to prove the commitment later?
• Always ask for copies of any documents referred to within the contract and ensure that you understand these before agreeing.

1. Pre-employment agreement

You may be asked to sign a document which covers the period between accepting the job offer in the UK and taking up employment in the host country. It may commit the employer or recruiter to providing a language or examination revision course, facilitating your application to take an examination, or even paying for you to fly abroad to take the examination. In addition, it usually includes details of any financial penalty you would incur if you withdrew your application.

Think carefully before you commit yourself, as it may be expensive to change your mind later. Be clear about the kind of post you would be willing to accept and the length of time you are willing to wait for a placement. Please ensure that all of this information is contained within the pre-employment agreement.

2. Job description

The job description should be detailed enough to give you a good idea of what the job involves.

Your nursing education and experience to date should have provided you with the necessary knowledge to undertake the role. If not, will this be covered in any orientation/induction programme?

3. Orientation/induction programme

This is a crucial part of any overseas post and should include information about the new workplace, the whole health care system and nursing practices within the country.

You should ask for written confirmation of the following:

• How long will the induction last?
• Does it include training in tasks which you may not have done before?
• Will you be on full pay during the programme and is the programme included in the time period of your contract.

4. Probationary period

• Is there a probationary period?
• What support will you get?
• How do the termination of contract arrangements differ during this period?
• Does the employer have the right to terminate the contract without any reason and with immediate effect during this time? If so, would you still be entitled to benefits such as a paid flight home?

5. Premature termination of the contract

• If you terminate your contract early then you may face a penalty such as having to pay for your own flight home or having to reimburse the employer/recruiter for your outward airfare. Under these circumstances, would your employer give you a reference and would you be given a copy of the reference for your records?
• Does the contract state the nursing specialty and site you will be working in?
• Does the contract allow the employer to change this without your agreement? Could you be required to work for the employer in any part of the host country?

7. Salaries (if applicable)

• Will you be paid the same salary as a nurse originating from the host country?
• Is the salary you have been offered on a scale or is it a fixed salary?
• What will your net salary be?
• Where will the salary be paid - in the UK, host country or part in both? If you intend to send money back to the UK on a regular basis e.g. to meet mortgage repayments, remember that currency fluctuations could affect the amount of sterling you receive.

8. Hours of work and overtime

• The exact hours of work should be written into your contract. The working week is longer than 37.5 hours in many countries.
• Does the contract state that you may be asked to do overtime?
• What shift pattern will you work and does it include breaks?

9. Annual leave and time off

• Annual leave entitlement varies widely from country to country and may be much less than you have been used to. Public holidays may or may not be included
• Will you be allowed to take your annual leave when you want, or do you have to take it after a waiting period (common in Australia) or at the end of your contract? Are you entitled to emergency or compassionate leave?

10. Length of contract

• The commencement and termination date should be clearly stated on the contract. If you are signing a standard contract for permanent employment used by the host country employer, there may be no termination date. In this situation the termination date of your work permit would apply.
• Is there a possibility of renewing the contract if both sides wish to do this? Would this involve a change of work permit? Would an increase of salary be offered?

11. Health care and health insurance

• Does the employer/recruiter provide you with private health insurance as part of the employment package? If not, will you be required to arrange your own? How much does this cost?
• Is a UK passport holder entitled to use the public health service on the same terms as residents of the country?
• Does your health insurance cover the cost of repatriating you to the UK if necessary and who decides whether this is necessary?
• Consider taking out personal injury accident insurance subject to the conditions of cover being applicable to your working situation.

12. Professional indemnity

Members who undertake overseas work should ensure that they have adequate indemnity and insurance cover. 

Please see our Indemnity scheme terms and conditions  for more information. 

The RCN scheme does cover the overseas work of volunteers in certain countries to the extent that a clinical negligence claim might be brought against them.

However, there are other considerations about how a volunteer is supported, particularly if working in a dangerous environment. Any member considering volunteering should give careful thought as to what will happen if they need support with their own health whilst overseas, for example. Volunteers can be given support from organisations that arrange volunteer activity.

If you are involved in an incident overseas that you think might lead to a patient or colleague making a claim against you, you must contact us as soon as possible. You must never admit responsibility for an incident or submit a written statement about it until we have agreed for you to do so.

13. Other considerations:

You should also check your contract for the following:

• sickness policy and entitlement
• grievance/disciplinary procedures and trade union representation
• language training
• accommodation
• transportation for work
• responsibility of costs of the return airfare from the UK to the host country
• overseas employment contracts are usually interpreted according to the laws of the host country

Finally, look into the cost of living in that country and the  laws of the host country beforehand.

Joining a union and/or nursing association

The RCN is not a trade union outside of the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man and we do not have representatives in other countries. Although we may be able to provide general advice to help you deal with an employment problem we are unable to offer formal advice or representation for matters arising in your host country. Please note UK law is applicable in the UK only and you will be bound by the laws of your chosen country.

We strongly recommend   that you join a trade union or professional association as soon as you arrive in your chosen country just in case you require employment relations or legal advice. Employees of the UK armed forces are not permitted to join a trade union but may join a professional association such as the RCN.

Contact details of national nurses' associations which are members of the International Council (ICN) can be obtained from the  ICN website .

If you choose not to become a member of a trade union or professional association and you subsequently need legal or employment relations support you should contact the national nurses' association of that country. They may be able to help or recommend an organisation that can. Please be aware that not all organisations will be able to provide advice and support if you were not in membership at the time of the incident for which you require support.

The RCN is able to offer support to members working for Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) working within military establishments in Europe. SSAFA recognises the RCN as a trade union. If you require employment advice, please contact us.

If you wish to maintain your RCN membership you will continue to have access to number of member benefits, for example:

The best method of paying your RCN subscription while abroad is via direct debit from your UK bank account. You can also make an annual payment by credit card.

Personal safety and wellbeing

More information is available in our Wellbeing, Self Care and Resilience subject guide and on our Health, safety and wellbeing  page. 

If you are currently taking any medication it is useful to check the government website for information on what you need to do when abroad .

Ensure that you are following the guidance in relation to COVID-19 – both in the country you are travelling to and upon your return to the UK. Guidance in this area often changes at short notice so it is important update yourself regularly.

Conflict zones

Conditions may be physically stressful and emotionally overwhelming. Expect long working days, the strain of working with people who are traumatized, and insufficient supplies. Make sure you are taking care of your emotional and physical health too.

Ukraine crisis

The best way to support ukrainians.

The best way to help Ukrainians is to donate directly to credible international and Ukrainian organisations that are working around the clock to help those displaced by the conflict. For primary care professionals looking at how to meet the health needs of patients from Ukraine, we recommend reading Arrivals from Ukraine: advice for primary care .

Managing stress during the crisis

As a health care professional, you may already experience burnout from COVID-19 and the demands a two-year-long pandemic has placed on you, your family, and your colleagues. It's tempting to "doomscroll" through bad news or feel guilty about working in relative comfort while nursing colleagues and civilians in Ukraine are suffering.

Instead, focus on what you can do. For example, donating now or in the future. Remember, that you can help spread the word and encourage others to donate time or money in support of Ukraine. Above all, take care of yourself so that you can continue taking care of others.

Volunteering in Ukraine

There are currently limited options for volunteering in Ukraine. There are some organisations in surrounding countries where you may find options. You may also want to investigate what your employer is doing.

Please be sure to reach out to these organisations directly to get the most up-to-date information on volunteering before you decide to travel. 

Be sure to verify any organisation, especially ones you aren't already familiar with. Unfortunately, while human suffering like the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine can elicit profound compassion and the desire to help, it also attracts scammers who prey on this.

The FCDO advise against all travel to Ukraine. For up-to-date information please visit the FCDO website .

NMC revalidation and working overseas

 Revalidation with the NMC applies to all nurses and midwives, regardless of the role or sector in which they are operating and across all fields of practice.

If you are a nurse or midwife practising overseas and want to maintain your UK registration, you will have to comply with the revalidation process  every three years and continue to pay your annual retention fee to the NMC. 

If you are working overseas (or have worked overseas for part of your three year renewal period) as a nurse or midwife you can meet the practice hours on the basis of your registration with the NMC. The NMC advises that you should always register with the appropriate regulator in the country in which you are practising.

If you work wholly overseas you can seek confirmation from your line manager where you undertake your work. If you do not have a line manager, you will need to decide who is best placed to provide your confirmation. The NMC advises that wherever possible your confirmer is a nurse or midwife regulated where you practise, or another regulated healthcare professional. The  NMC online confirmation tool  provides further guidance about who can act as your confirmer.

If you are asked to provide ‘verification’ information to support your revalidation application, in relation to practice hours you need to provide information about whether you are registered with the appropriate regulating body.

It is important that the NMC has an up to date address for you and you should  register with NMC online  to ensure that you know your revalidation date and that the NMC can send you relevant information.

More information is available from the NMC on ' How to revalidate '.

Pensions and wills

Nurses in the NHS pension scheme who leave the scheme may have their pension benefits frozen. If you are moving to a new non-NHS employer, whether in the UK or abroad, you should seek independent advice as to whether you are able to transfer your membership into your new employer’s scheme.

Contact the relevant NHS pension agency for further details about the options available as follows:

England and Wales: NHS Business Services Authority  www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk

Northern Ireland: Health and Social Care Northern Ireland  www.hscni.net

Scotland: Scottish Public Pensions Agency  www.sppa.gov.uk

For further information, or if you have a non-NHS pension please go to:

The Pension Service

Money and Pensions Service

The Pensions Regulator

Quilter Financial Advisers can provide free financial advice to members planning employment abroad. This is particularly useful if you have financial commitments in the UK such as a mortgage, pension, savings plan etc.

It is a good idea to make a will particularly if you have dependants and financial commitments. The legal situation is very complicated if a person dies overseas without having made a will. You could take advantage of the RCN’s will writing service. For further information, please see our will writing  page.

Returning to the UK

Your nursing career is a long-term investment. We recommend that you plan your return to practice in the UK before you leave. You will need to consider how to present your overseas experience in a positive light to UK employers and to demonstrate that you are broadly in touch with general developments in nursing and health care in the UK. The RCN has a number of resources which may help you when you return to the UK. These include:

• RCN careers service **
• RCN jobs bulletin
• The Nursing Standard
• RCN Agenda for Change advice guide
• RCN Contract advice guide

Add any qualifications you have obtained overseas both to your CV and your personal professional portfolio. If you have completed education equivalent to a qualification for another part of the register (for example, as a midwife) you may apply to the NMC to have the qualification registered. Your application may be assessed through the 'overseas' route and compared to the UK course and you might be required to undertake supplementary training in the UK. When you return to the UK and are planning further study, you may be able to obtain credit for this study through schemes such as Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) and Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). General information concerning APL/APEL is available from  UCAS .

The NMC is not involved with recognition of academic qualifications such as first or higher degrees. You can check the comparability of degrees obtained overseas with UK ENIC - the UK National Information Centre for the recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skills.

**Please note: the Careers service can only check CVs for members working within the UK and are unable to provide advice about working overseas.

Useful contacts for popular destinations

The NMC have published some guidance regarding nurses who are or who may want to work in the EU following Brexit.

You can contact these organisations directly for advice:

Working outside the EU

Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council

Australian Nursing Council

Australian High Commission

British High Commission Canberra

Ministry of Health

Bahrain Embassy

British Embassy Bahrain

Canadian Nurses Association

Canadian High Commission

British High Commission

College of Nursing Hong Kong

Nursing Council of Hong Kong

British Consulate-General Hong Kong

Hong Kong Immigration Department

Nurse Association of Jamaica

Jamaican High Commission

National Nurses Association of Kenya

Kenya High Commission

Malaysian Nurses Association

Ministry of Health  

New Zealand

Nursing Council of New Zealand

Midwifery Council of New Zealand

New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation

New Zealand Embassy

Nigeria High Commission

Saudi Arabia

British Embassy

Singapore Nurses Association

Singapore Nursing Board

High Commission for the Republic of Singapore

South Africa

South African Nurses Association

South African Nursing Council

High Commission of the Republic of South Africa

United Arab Emirates

Emirates Nursing Association

Embassy of the United Arab Emirates

United States of America

American Nurses Association

National Council of State Boards of Nursing

Embassy of the United States

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All of Your Questions About International Travel Nursing Jobs Answered Here

by Trusted Nurse Staffing | Mar 1, 2021 | News

Note: Trusted Nurse Staffing does not offer international travel nursing contracts

Is it possible to see the world while doing the job you love?  

For those who love nursing and love travel, the answer is a resounding “yes” .

Travel nurse positions are not only available domestically but also internationally.

But before you jump on a plane to your desired destination and nursing assignment, you’ve got questions about:

• Where you can go
• How much you can make
• How to prepare

We’ll fill you in on all these details and more as you consider a travel nurse position abroad.

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Can travel nurses work internationally, where are international travel nurses needed the most, how much do international travel nurses make, what are the educational and licensing requirements for travel nursing jobs abroad, 10 questions to ask the agency before applying for international travel nursing agencies online, 5 tips for international travel nurses, not quite ready for international travel nursing find amazing domestic travel nurse positions with trusted nurse staffing.

Yes, international travel nursing opportunities are numerous and varied. Not only are there nursing shortages in the United States, but many countries across the world experience these same shortages. 

These medical personnel shortages are especially common in countries with disease outbreaks or natural disasters.

RN international travel jobs not only allow you to experience other countries and cultures, but you’ll also be able to expand your nursing skills, learn new medical techniques, and further develop language and communication skills.

How Do I Become an International Travel Nurse?

Becoming a travel nurse internationally is much like becoming a travel nurse domestically. In addition to being a licensed nurse in the U.S., you may need special certifications to meet other requirements of the country you want to work in.

Each country is different in its specifications, so if international RN travel jobs intrigue you, spending some time researching the options and requirements will help you know what’s needed or what you may need to acquire before you apply for a position.

If you are new to travel nursing, we recommend taking at least one or two domestic assignments first before you commit to nursing overseas.  

Getting some experience working in different facilities across the country will help you get your feet wet before you step into jobs in other countries that may come with extra stressors like:

• A new culture
• A new climat
• A new language
• Different techniques and facilities

Trusted Nurse Staffing has qualified and experienced recruiters with the know-how to connect you to your desired domestic assignment.

Not only that, Trusted Nurse Staffing will help you look for exciting assignments with job security and benefits while giving you the personal attention you’re looking for.

Click here to find out how to get started.

Since travel nurses are needed almost everywhere, international travel nursing jobs are available in countries across the world. 

Some of the countries with the greatest need for travel nurses include:

• New Zealand
• The Middle East

This is just the tip of the iceberg, however. Many other countries are also in need.

The World Health Organization published a report entitled The State of the World’s Nursing 2020 which reported a “ global (nurse) shortfall of 5.9 trillion .” 

This report listed areas with immense need like:

• South East Asia
• Latin America

No matter the location, working as a travel nurse internationally is certain to provide experience:

• With patients of different ages.
• In a variety of conditions.
• With a variety of diseases.
• In different types of hospitals — from low-income to state-of-the-art medical facilities.

What Nursing Specialties Are Needed Abroad?

Nursing specialties of all kinds are needed abroad, but the most sought after specialties include:

• Emergency room
• Operating room
• Medical/surgical
• Intensive care
• Pediatric care
• Cardiac care
• Labor and delivery

How Long Are International Travel Nurse Assignments?

Travel nurse assignments differ depending on location and assignment, but most international travel nurse assignments last for one to two years .

Some international travel nurse assignments may also come with time off between assignments. In places like the Middle East, it’s not uncommon to get an assignment where the facility covers the cost of the nurse’s travel home between the first and second year.

If you’re not quite ready to jump into a long-term assignment overseas, maybe a short-term volunteer assignment will help you get your feet wet.  

Volunteer nursing positions are available through many non-profit organizations, and the duration of the assignments is much shorter — usually 3-6 weeks .

Of course, there is no payment for volunteer positions, but it may be a great way to experience an international assignment before you sign a longer-term contract.

Most international travel nurses make an hourly wage, but how much an international travel nurse makes may be dependent on several factors like:

• The location of the assignment
• The type of assignment
• The nurse’s qualifications or specialty certifications

Many overseas assignments pay less than the same job in the United States, but they may come with other benefits that offset the lower salary.  

Some of these benefits may include things like:

• Housing and food stipends
• Paid time off

Another thing to remember is that the cost of living is lower in many other countries. When you consider the lower cost of living, the lower salary may be comparable to a nursing position in the States. 

Taxes also can play a large role when considering the bottom line. Whether you will need to pay taxes or not depends on the country and the assignment. In places like the Middle East, it’s common to have tax-free assignments.

Along with many other details, international travel nurses will need to verify pay deduction and tax requirements with the agency they work with.

Which Countries Pay the Most for International Travel Nurses?

In general, the highest paying international travel nurse jobs are found in European countries.  

The following European countries pay the highest travel nurse salaries:

• The Netherlands

Europe offers the highest paying jobs because of the way compensation packages may be structured, but other high paying jobs can be found in other places like:

• The Virgin Islands

The pay in many of these locations ranges from $22,000 to $125,000 per year. In addition, some of the jobs in these locations offer exemplary benefits in top-notch facilities.

Do International Travel Nursing Jobs Have the Same Benefits, Stipends, and Travel Allowances as Domestic Travel Nurse Jobs?

Of course, all of the specifics will vary depending on the agency, country, and assignment, but most international travel nurse assignments come with some sort of benefits package. 

Going over all of the details with travel nursing abroad agencies is the only way to know the full extent of the benefits.

Many international travel nurse jobs come with similar benefits as those found in the U.S. like:

• Health insurance
• Paid licensing fees
• Travel to the assignment location

Time off between assignments may also be an attractive incentive, but it’s important to check the details. Caps may be set on time off, and these benefits can be lost if the time off is extended beyond the allotted time.

It’s extremely important for international travel nurses to understand exactly what is being offered in terms of benefits, stipends, and allowances. Getting everything in writing is a must.

If you want to compare international pay and benefits to those of domestic assignments, it would be worthwhile to take a look at Trusted Nurse Staffing. 

Trusted Nurse Staffing offers top pay and benefits for domestic assignments.

Many travel nurse jobs are available abroad for LPNs, RNs, and APRNs .

Regardless of your level of training, international travel nurses may need to  

• Have a degree from an accredited school. 
• Be in good standing. 
• Meet any of the country’s specific licensing requirements.
• Pass the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination).
• Pass any exams necessary for a specialty.
• Have one year of experience in a specialty area.

In addition to these educational and licensing requirements, there are several other travel specifications and documents that might be necessary, including:

• Work permit
• Sponsorship letters
• Birth certificate
• Immunization certificate

Lastly, language tests may be a requirement — even if you are traveling to an English-speaking country like Britain, Canada, or Australia.

Without a doubt, a travel nurse agency will give you a vast amount of information about international travel nursing on their website or in an initial interview. Thorough knowledge is key, so here are some important questions to ask the agency before you apply:

• Is travel health insurance part of the compensation package?
• Do you get paid vacation time and when?
• How often and in what currency will you be paid?
• Can you terminate your contract early if you’re not happy with the location?
• What locations do you serve?
• How is your pay package structured?
• Do you provide free housing or a housing stipend?
• Are there any signing incentives or end-of-assignment bonuses?
• How much time can I take off between assignments?
• Do you cover travel expenses to the travel location?

An assignment as an overseas travel nurse can be both rewarding and challenging . Stepping into a new culture, experiencing new food, missing family and friends, and starting a new job can all be formidable.

If you have never experienced travel nursing abroad, consider these tips as you prepare for your overseas assignment.

 #1 The Buddy System

Traveling alone to a new country and culture can bring about loneliness and homesickness. Bringing a spouse or partner or asking a nursing friend to apply with you are great ways to combat these difficult emotions. 

Bringing a pet may also be a possibilit y. 

You will need to keep in mind that each country has its own regulations for bringing in animals . Permits and health evaluations may be necessary, and sometimes pets need to be quarantined for a period of time once they arrive in the country. All of this can be quite costly.

#2 Give Yourself Time to Settle In

Arrive a few weeks early so you can get accustomed to your new city. 

You’ll want to use this time to:

• Get settled into your home
• Organize your transportation
• Figure out your route to your work location
• Get familiar with the city (find the grocery store, pharmacy, parks, etc.)

#3 Learn the Language

If you are considering a country where the first language is not English, it may be necessary to learn the native tongue.  

Even if you find an assignment in one of these countries, and they don’t require you to speak the language, it would still be incredibly beneficial to be able to speak the language conversationally for everyday interactions.

#4 Pack Light

You don’t need to bring the kitchen sink.

When packing to head to your overseas assignment, bring as little as possible .

Big items like furniture and household items will most likely be provided for you, so all you’ll need to bring is clothing and personal belongings and maybe a special item to remind you of home.

#5 Request an Orientation of the Medical Facility

A final item to consider when planning on how to travel nurse abroad is to visit the medical facility where you’ll be working. 

Rather than jumping in cold, request to have a tour of the facility/ward before your first day. Ask as many questions as you can about the expectations and daily responsibilities . 

Maybe you aren’t quite ready to take the plunge and jump into an overseas assignment.

There are plenty of domestic travel nurse assignments available, and these types of assignments can be a fabulous way to prepare you for a longer assignment farther away.

And you’ll still have the opportunity to visit some areas of your own country that are new to you while you get the chance to use and develop your nursing skills.

Trusted Nurse Staffing offers:

• Choice of assignment
• Outstanding pay 
• Excellent benefits
• Flexible contracts that range from 8 to 52 weeks.

With the personal attention of one of our recruiters, Trusted Nurse Staffing can help you find your dream job in your desired location.

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Tim Walz career timeline: From high school teacher to Kamala Harris' vice-presidential pick

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday.

The Minnesota governor was selected by Harris to join the ticket over a short list of other contenders, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro , Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly , Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg .

A former teacher, coach, veteran and member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Walz was elected as Minnesota's governor in 2018.

He is expected to be introduced as Harris' running mate at a campaign rally Tuesday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Here's what to know about Tim Walz.

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April 1964: Tim Walz born in West Point, Nebraska

Walz was born April 6, 1964 in West Point, Nebraska. The 60-year-old Minnesota governor grew up in Nebraska, graduating from Butte High School in 1982.

After high school, Walz enlisted in the Army National Guard, according to his Minnesota Governor bio.

He graduated with a bachelor of science in social science education from Chadron State College in 1989. He spent a year teaching abroad before he returned to the U.S. to serve full time in the National Guard, and worked as a high school social studies teacher and football coach.

He graduated with a Master of Science in educational leadership from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2001.

1994: Tim and Gwen Walz marry

Walz married his wife, Gwen , in 1994. The couple has two children, Hope and Gus. The family lived in Mankato, Minnesota for nearly 20 years before moving to Saint Paul when he was elected governor.

Gwen Walz, whose maiden name is Whipple, was born in Glencoe, Minnesota and grew up in western Minnesota, according to her Minnesota First Lady website. She met Walz when she was an English teacher in Nebraska, and the couple moved to Mankato, Minnesota in 1996, where they both worked at Mankato West High School .

As teachers, the Walzs established a summer trip to China for their students, traveling there nearly every summer through 2003.

2004: Tim Walz gets involved in politics

Walz began his political career in by volunteering for John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat in 2007, beating the incumbent, Republican Gil Gutknecht.

He was reelected in 2008, again in 2010, and in 2012, 2014 and 2016.

2018: Tim Walz elected Minnesota Governor

Walz was elected as Minnesota's governor in 2018, running after former Gov. Mark Dayton announced he would not seek a third term. He won reelection in 2022.

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The Connect Registered Nurse is the provision of integrated, accessible health care and are responsible for addressing a majority of personal health care needs, developing a sustained partnership with patients. The nurse is an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team delivering comprehensive mental health care necessary for promotion of optimal maintenance, and management of mental and physical health with substance use disorders.

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$81,278 - $149,431 per year

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1 vacancy in the following location:

• Chesapeake County, VA

Telework eligible

Travel required.

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type, work schedule, promotion potential, job family (series), supervisory status, security clearance, position sensitivity and risk.

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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• health promotion and prevention practices
• management of acute and chronic illness
• attainment of optimal levels of functioning
• support of the dying patient and significant other
• Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with all internal and external customers.
• Maintain confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient/employee information.
• Demonstrate working practices that include adherence to Infection Control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment.

Requirements

Conditions of employment.

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

• English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing ( ACEN ) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( CCNE ); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6); OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware ( ICD ).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.

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IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center . NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

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Applying for health and social care jobs in the uk from abroad.

The Department of Health and Social Care has published guidance for international applicants when applying for health and social care jobs in the UK.

It provides you with information about the process of recruitment, working rights and standards and to help you have what you need to make decisions.

There are some people and organisations who may try to take advantage of you during the recruitment process and this guidance provides advice on how to make sure you avoid any pitfalls.

Further details can be found here .

What Brexit means for nursing and midwifery

The United Kingdom (UK) has left the European Union (EU)

This page sets out what this means for those on, or applying to join our register with EU qualifications.

If you're already on our register

Please know that if you're already on our register there is nothing more that you need to do .

You will continue to be a highly valued part of the nursing and midwifery professions, delivering quality care to patients and the public even though the UK has left the EU.

Applying to join our register 

If you trained in the eu, eea or efta (excluding switzerland).

In December 2020, the UK Government introduced legislation setting out how EU, EEA and EFTA qualifications are assessed.

This means that if you hold a qualification gained in an EU, EEA or EFTA country and you want to join our register you’ll need to follow the same application process as those trained outside the EU.

You may have to pay different fees and a small number of people with certain qualifications may have their skills and knowledge assessed by a Test of Competence.

Adult nurses or midwives

If you’re a nurse responsible for general care (known as an adult nurse in the UK) or midwife who has a qualification that meets the EU requirements for automatic recognition, you’ll be able to have your qualification recognised by us, and you won’t need to take a Test of Competence.

The total cost for application and registration of those with a qualification that meets our requirements is £293 (an assessment fee of £140 and initial registration fee of £153).

EU specialist nurses

As EU specialist nurse qualifications - such as children’s or mental health nursing - have never held automatic recognition under EU law, new applicants holding these EU qualifications will need to take a Test of Competence.

The total cost for application and registration is £1,170. This cost could be higher if you need to resit tests. 

The breakdown of costs for different stages is:

• Qualification evaluation fee - £140 (non-refundable)
• Test of Competence part one: Computer-based test (CBT) - £83
• Test of Competence part two: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) - £794
• Registration fee for entry onto our register - £153

Further information

Find out more about the overseas application process for:

• nurses and midwives
• nursing associates

If you're a Swiss national

The UK Government reached an agreement with Switzerland for a new relationship which started on January 2021.

This means that if you’re a Swiss national, or a dependent or spouse with acquired rights in Switzerland, and you hold a qualification that would previously have been automatically recognised by EU law, you will still be able to use this qualification to apply for registration with us as long as you started training before 31 December 2020.

This process will continue for up to four years under the terms of the agreement.

If you're working or looking to work in the EU

If you're a UK-trained nurse, midwife or nursing associate and you're already registered by an EU member state, your registration in that country will not be affected.

If you want to apply for registration in an EU member state after the transition period, there may be some changes depending on the result of the UK Government’s negotiations with the EU and the individual registration requirements of the country which you’re looking to work in.

Humanitarian Practice Permit Ireland

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) has introduced a ‘ Humanitarian Practice Permit ’. This means that if you are a nurse or midwife who trained outside of the European Union (which includes people who trained in the UK before it left the EU) you will be able to practise in Ireland for up to 30 days. This will apply in instances where:

• You are supporting patient transfers (emergency and acute clinical care);
• You are taking part in a healthcare education programme which requires the nurse/midwife to be in a clinical area;
• You are accompanying a client/person for a social event; or
• You are providing patient support for short term respite care.

It is very important to note that in other circumstances you will need to apply to the NMBI for full registration.

You should apply for this permit before you carry out any work in Ireland. However, in emergency cases, the NMBI will accept a permit request you make within three working days of providing one of these services.

If you have any questions, and to apply for a permit, please take a look at the NMBI’s website .

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Nurse’s thoughtful initiative brightens back-to-school season for local children.

PHOTO PROVIDED Demaree Koehler, RN, UPMC Family Medicine Residency, with the back-to-school bags prepped and ready to go home with each patient aged 5 to 12 years old scheduled for a wellness appointment at the UPMC Williamsport Family Medicine Residency office.

WILLIAMSPORT — With the help of a few colleagues, volunteers and donors of Susquehanna Health Foundation, Demaree Koehler, RN, UPMC Williamsport Family Medicine Residency, made the idea of donating back-to-school supplies a reality.

During the month of August, every patient aged five- to 12-years-old scheduled for a wellness appointment at the UPMC Williamsport Family Medicine Residency office will receive a cinch bag full of school supplies ensuring they are well-equipped and eager to start the new year.

“Coming to the doctor’s office can be nerve-wracking for kids — while everyone on the health care team makes the appointments as comfortable as possible for their patients, they still might have to get vaccinations or other exams that might make them a little uneasy,” said Koehler. “I just wanted to be helpful and do something special for our patients and their families to help distract and even excite them during their back-to-school physicals.”

With wellness in mind, each bag contains items like water bottles, tissues and hand sanitizer, in addition to traditional school supplies like a notebook, folder, pencil case, pencils, highlighters, index cards and much more.

The team also included little notes of encouragement and inspiration as an extra way of going above and beyond for their patients.

“We are incredibly proud of Demaree for her thoughtfulness and hard work,” said Kristen Tubbs, administrative assistant, UPMC Williamsport Family Medicine Residency. “Her initiative is a testament to the caring and community-focused spirit of our team.”

The UPMC Williamsport Family Medicine Residency is committed to providing exceptional care and support to the community. The office is located in the UPMC Health Innovation Center, 740 High St., Williamsport, and to schedule an appointment, call 570-321-2345. To learn more about UPMC Family Medicine services in north central Pa., go to UPMC.com/PrimaryCareNCPA.

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Research Nurse - Pediatrics

• Madison, Wisconsin
• SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH/PEDIATRICS-GEN
• Health and Wellness Services
• Partially Remote
• Staff-Full Time
• Staff-Part Time
• Opening at: Aug 15 2024 at 18:30 CDT
• Closing at: Aug 30 2024 at 23:55 CDT

Job Summary:

Want to join a fun, hard-working, collaborative team? Come join the Pediatric Clinical Research Coordination team! The UW Pediatric Clinical Research Coordination team supports clinical research across multiple divisions in the Department of Pediatrics. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to research aimed at prevention, detection, and treatment of disease in children. This position will assist with coordinating a variety of clinical research studies by performing various tasks and activities. These tasks include but are not limited to recruitment, screening, and enrolling study participants and families as well as ensuring study participants and families follow the research study protocol. Our team of clinical research coordinators and research nurses apply expertise, knowledge, and skills to a broad range of clinical studies, navigate resources, identify issues requiring escalation, and contribute to the development of new team and unit processes, procedures, and tools. The Research Nurse will work in collaboration with pediatric faculty, nurses and staff to coordinate clinical research studies for the Department of Pediatrics ranging from industry partnered to PI initiated clinical trials.

Responsibilities:

• 15% Secures and schedules logistics for clinical research projects according to the research plan
• 20% Assists in the recruitment and screening of subjects for clinical studies by conducting physical health assessments
• 5% Provides professional nursing care to patients according to established protocols
• 5% Provides appropriate treatment plan direction and information to study participants
• 20% Serves as main point of contact and liaison to project participants, investigators, research sponsors, and the research team delivering study information in accordance with established research project standards and protocols
• 20% Collects, verifies, and enters data into database and analyzes clinical information data
• 5% Serves a primary point of contact for emergent study participant situations related to adverse effects or complications of the study
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Money blog: Couples reveal how they split finances when one earns more than other

Welcome to the Money, your place for personal finance and consumer news and tips. Read our weekend feature on relationship finances below and let us know how you and your partner divide money in the comments box. We'll be back with live updates on Monday.

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By Emily Mee , news reporter

Openly discussing how you split your finances with your partner feels pretty taboo - even among friends.

As a consequence, it can be difficult to know how to approach these conversations with our partner or what is largely considered fair - especially if there's a big imbalance salary-wise. 

Research by Hargreaves Lansdown suggests in an average household with a couple, three-quarters of the income is earned by one person. 

Even when there is a large disparity, some couples will want to pay the same amount on bills as they want to contribute equally. 

But for others, one partner can feel resentful if they are spending all of their money on bills while the other has much more to spend and is living a different lifestyle as a result. 

At what stage of the relationship can you talk about money?

"We've kind of formally agreed there is some point in a relationship you start talking about kids - there is no generally agreed time that we start talking about money," says Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at Hargreaves Lansdown. 

Some couples may never get around to mentioning it, leading to "lopsided finances". 

Ms Coles says if you want to keep on top of finances with your partner, you could set a specific date in the year that you go through it all. 

"If it's in the diary and it's not emotional and it's not personal then you can properly go through it," she says.

"It's not a question of 'you need to pull more weight'.  It's purely just this is what we've agreed, this is the maths and this is how we need to do that."

While many people start talking about finances around Christmas, Ms Coles suggests this can be a "trying time" for couples so February might be a "less emotional time to sit down". 

How do you have the conversation if you feel the current arrangement is unfair?

Relationship counsellor at Relate , Peter Saddington, says that setting out the balance as "unfair" shouldn't be your starting point. 

You need to be honest about your position, he says, but your conversation should be negotiating as a couple what works for both of you. 

Before you have to jump into the conversation, think about: 

• Letting your partner know in advance rather than springing it on them;
• Making sure you and your partner haven't drunk alcohol before having the conversation, as this can make it easy for it to spiral;
• Having all the facts to hand, so you know exactly how much you are spending;
• Using 'I' statements rather than 'you'. For example, you could say to your partner: "I'm really worried about my finances and I would like to sit down and talk about how we manage it. Can we plan a time when we can sit down and do it?"

Mr Saddington says if your partner is not willing to help, you should look at the reasons or question if there are other things in the relationship that need sorting out. 

If you're having repeated arguments about money, he says you might have opposite communication styles causing you to "keep headbutting". 

Another reason could be there is a "big resentment" lurking in the background - and it may be that you need a third party such as a counsellor, therapist or mediator to help resolve it. 

Mr Saddington says there needs to be a "safe space" to have these conversations, and that a third party can help untangle resentments from what is happening now. 

He also suggests considering both of your attitudes to money, which he says can be formed by your early life and your family. 

"If you grew up in a family where there wasn't any money, or it wasn't talked about, or it was pushed that you save instead of spend, and the other person had the opposite, you can see where those conversations go horribly wrong. 

"Understanding what influences each of you when it comes to money is important to do before you have significant conversations about it."

What are the different ways you can split your finances?

There's no one-size-fits-all approach, but there are several ways you can do it - with Money blog readers getting in touch to let us know their approach...

1. Separate personal accounts - both pay the same amount into a joint account regardless of income

Paul Fuller, 40, earns approximately £40,000 a year while his wife earns about £70,000. 

They each have separate accounts, including savings accounts, but they pay the same amount (£900) each a month into a joint account to pay for their bills. 

Paul says this pays for the things they both benefit from or have a responsibility for, but when it comes to other spending his wife should be able to spend as she likes. 

"It's not for me to turn around to my wife and expect her to justify why she thinks it's appropriate to spend £150 in a hairdresser. She works her backside off and she has a very stressful job," he says. 

However, their arrangement is still flexible. Their mortgage is going up by £350 a month soon, so his wife has agreed to pay £200 of that. 

And if his wife wants a takeaway but he can't afford to pay for it, she'll say it's on her.

"Where a lot of people go wrong is being unable to have those conversations," says Paul.

2. Separate personal accounts - whoever earns the most puts more into a joint account

This is a more formal arrangement than the hybrid approach Paul and his wife use, and many Money blog readers seem to do this in one form or another judging by our inbox.

There's no right or wrong way to do the maths - you could both put in the same percentage of your individual salaries, or come up with a figure you think is fair, or ensure you're both left with the same amount of spending money after each payday.

3. Everything is shared

Gordon Hurd and his wife Brenda live by their spreadsheet. 

Brenda earns about £800 more a month as she is working full-time while Gordon is freelance. Previously Gordon had been the breadwinner - so it's a big turnaround.

They each have separate accounts with different banks, but they can both access the two accounts. 

How much is left in each account - and their incomings and outgoings - is all detailed in the spreadsheet, which is managed weekly. 

Whenever they need to buy something, they can see how much is left in each account and pay from either one. 

Gordon says this means "everyone knows how much is available" and "each person's money belongs to the other". 

"We have never in the last decade had a single disagreement about money and that is because of this strategy," he says.

Money blog reader Shredder79 got in touch to say he takes a similar approach. 

"I earn £50k and my wife earns just under £150k. We have one joint bank account that our wages go into and all our outgoings come out of. Some friends can't get their head around that but it's normal for us."

Another reader, Curtis, also puts his wages into a joint account with his wife. 

"After all, when you have a family (three kids) it shouldn't matter who earns more or less!" he says. 

Reader Alec goes further and says he questions "the authenticity of any long-term relationship or the certainly of a marriage if a couple does not completely share a bank account for all earnings and all outgoings". 

"As for earning significantly more than the other, so what? If you are one couple or long-term partnership you are one team and you simply communicate and share everything," he says. 

"Personally I couldn't imagine doing it any other way and I do instinctively wonder what issues or insecurities, whether it be in trust or something else, sit beneath the need to feel like you need to keep your finances separate from one another, especially if you are a married couple." 

A reader going by the name lljdc agrees, saying: "I earn half of what my husband does because I work part-time. Neither of us has a solo account. We have one joint account and everything goes into this and we just spend it however we like. All bills come out of this too. Sometimes I spend more, sometimes he spends more."

4. Separate accounts - but the higher earner pays their partner an 'allowance'

If one partner is earning much more than the other, or one partner isn't earning for whatever reason, they could keep separate accounts and have the higher earner pay their partner an allowance. 

This would see them transfer an agreed amount each week or month to their partner's account.

Let us know how you and your partner talk about and split finances in the comments box - we'll feature some of the best next week

By Jimmy Rice, Money blog editor

The centre-point of a significant week in the economy was inflation data, released first thing on Wednesday, that showed price rises accelerated in July to 2.2%.

Economists attributed part of the rise to energy prices - which have fallen this year, but at a much slower rate than they did last year. 

As our business correspondent Paul Kelso pointed out, it felt like the kind of mild fluctuation we can probably expect month to month now that sky high price hikes are behind us, though analysts do expect inflation to tick up further through the remainder of the year...

Underneath the bonnet, service inflation, taking in restaurants and hotels, dropped from 5.7% to 5.2%.

This is important because a large part of this is wages - and they've been a concern for the Bank of England as they plot a route for interest rates.

On Tuesday we learned average weekly earnings had also fallen - from 5.7% to 5.4% in the latest statistics.

High wages can be inflationary (1/ people have more to spend, 2/ employers might raise prices to cover staff costs), so any easing will only aid the case for a less restrictive monetary policy. Or, to put it in words most people use, the case for interest rate cuts.

Markets think there'll be two more cuts this year - nothing has changed there.

Away from the economy, official data also illustrated the pain being felt by renters across the UK.

The ONS said:

• Average UK private rents increased by 8.6% in the 12 months to July 2024, unchanged from in the 12 months to June 2024;
• Average rents increased to £1,319 (8.6%) in England, £748 (7.9%) in Wales, and £965 (8.2%) in Scotland;
• In Northern Ireland, average rents increased by 10% in the 12 months to May 2024;
• In England, rents inflation was highest in London (9.7%) and lowest in the North East (6.1%).

Yesterday, we found the UK economy grew 0.6% over three months to the end of June. 

That growth rate was the second highest among the G7 group of industrialised nations - only the United States performed better with 0.7%, though Japan and Germany have yet to released their latest data.

Interestingly, there was no growth at all in June, the Office for National Statistics said, as businesses delayed purchases until after the general election.

"In a range of industries across the economy, businesses stated that customers were delaying placing orders until the outcome of the election was known," the ONS said.

Finally, a shout for this analysis from business presenter Ian King examining what's gone wrong at Asda. It's been one of our most read articles this week and is well worth five minutes of your Friday commute or weekend...

We're signing out of regular updates now until Monday - but do check out our weekend read from 8am on Saturday. This week we're examining how couples who earn different amounts split their finances.

Each week we feature comments from Money blog readers on the story or stories that elicited most correspondence.

Our weekend probe into the myriad reasons for pub closures in the UK prompted hundreds of comments.

Landlords and campaigners, researchers and residents revealed to Sky News the "thousand cuts" killing Britain's boozers - and what it takes to survive the assault.

Here was your take on the subject...

I've been a publican for 19 years. This article is bang on! It's like you've overheard my conversations with my customers - COVID, cost of living, wages - the traditional British boozer going out of fashion. (My place: no food, no small children). Hey Jood

I own a small craft ale bar or micropub as some say. The current climate is sickening for the whole hospitality sector. This summer has been ridiculously quiet compared to previous ones. Micropubs were on the rise pre-COVID, but not now even we're struggling to survive… Lauren

I am an ex-landlord. It's ridiculous you can buy 10 cans for £10 or one pint for £5 now. It's not rocket science, it's a no-brainer: reverse the situation. Make supermarket beer more expensive than pub beer, then people will start to go out and mix again rather than getting drunk at home. Ivanlordpeers

Bought four pints of my regular drink at a supermarket for less than one pint in our local pub. It's becoming a luxury to go to a pub these days. Torquay David

Traditional pubs are being taken over by conglomerates who don't sell traditional beer, only very expensive lager, usually foreign, and other similar gassy drinks. How can they be called traditional pubs? Bronzestraw

The main reason for pubs closing is twofold! 1: The out-of-reach rents that the big groups charge landlords. 2: Landlords are told what stock they can hold and restrict where they can purchase it from. Strange, but most pubs belonged to the same groups! A pub-goer

Less pubs are managed now, pub companies are changing them to managed partnerships, putting the pressure onto inexperienced young ex-managers. Locals complain that their local pub has gone. but they don't use them enough. Can government regulate rents and beer prices for business owners? John Darkins

I was a brewery tenant in Scotland for many years and sequestrated because of the constant grabbing at my money by greedy brewers who wanted more and more. I made my pub very successful and was penalised by the brewery. James MacQuarrie 

The only reason pubs are closing is locals only use them on Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, and one Sunday a year. Plus breweries don't need pubs, they sell enough through supermarkets! Use them or lose them. Peter Smith

The closing of pubs is a terrible shame. I still go to my local and have great memories of getting drunk in many in my hometown. They are important places in society. As someone once said: "No good story ever started with a salad." Kev K

It's the taxman killing pubs. £1 of every £3 sold. Utter disgrace. Stef

I go with my girlfriend, Prue, every day to my local. It's a shame what's happening to prices. It used to be full of people and joy but now it's a ghost town in the pub since prices are too high now. I wish we could turn back time and find out what went wrong. Niall Benson

Minimum wage is around £11 and the tax threshold is £12,600 per year. How can you possibly afford a night in a pub out when a pint costs between £3 and £8 a pint on those wages? Allan7777blue

Unfortunately, the very people who have kept these establishments going over the years (the working man) have been priced out, and they're paying the price. Dandexter

The pubs are too expensive for people to go out regularly as we once did a decade or so ago. People's priorities are on survival, not recreation. Until the living wage increases beyond an inflation that wages haven't risen above in years, then we will see shops, pubs, etc. close JD

Who wants to spend hard-earned money going into a pub that's nearly always empty. It takes away one of the main attractions - socialising. Michael

Monzo has been named the best bank in the UK for customer satisfaction, according to a major survey. 

More than 17,000 personal current account customers rated their bank on the quality of its services and how likely they would be to recommend to friends or family. 

Digital banks made up the top three, with Monzo coming out on top, followed by Starling Bank and then Chase. 

Some 80% of Monzo customers said they would recommend the bank. 

The digital banking app said topping the tables "time and time again" was not something it would "ever take for granted". 

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) was bottom of the ranking for another year. 

The banks with the best services in branches were Nationwide, Lloyds Bank and Metro Bank. 

Gail's bakery chain has come under fire for repurposing unsold pastries into croissants and selling them for almost £4 the next day.

The retailer lists the "twice baked" chocolate almond croissants as part of its "Waste Not" range, which means it is made using leftover croissants that are then "topped with almond frangipane and flaked almonds".

The scheme has been hit with criticism online, with many pointing out the £3.90 price tag is 95p more than the original croissant.

One X user said: "The audacity of bragging about it being part of their 'Waste Not' range like we should be grateful to them and proud of ourselves for contributing to reducing food waste when they could just sell it for less money – not one pound more than yesterday.

"Unsure whether to be impressed or horrified that someone has come up with a concept to capitalise on yellow sticker goods to make more profit."

It should be added, however, that the practice was not invented by Gail's - and almond croissants were originally created by French boulangeries to reuse day-old croissants and stop them going stale.

When factoring in the extra ingredients (almond frangipane and flaked almonds) and baking time, the bakery chain would likely defend the increased price by pointing to the additional costs incurred.

It comes as locals in a trendy London neighbourhood signed a petition against a Gail's bakery setting up shop in their area.

After (unconfirmed) rumours began circulating that the chain was looking to open a site in Walthamstow village, more than 600 have signed a petition opposing the plans.

The petition says the village "faces a threat to its uniqueness" should Gail's move into the area (see yesterday's 11.54am post for more).

Gail's has been contacted for comment.

British retailers saw a rise in sales last month after a boost from Euro 2024 and summer discounting, according to official figures.

High street retailers said sales of football shirts, electronics such as TVs, and alcoholic drinks were all stronger amid the Three Lions' journey to the final.

Total retail sales volumes rose by 0.5% in July, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. It was, however, slightly below predictions, with economists forecasting a 0.7% increase.

It followed a 0.9% slump in volumes in June as retail firms blamed uncertainty ahead of the general election and poor weather.

ONS director of economic statistics, Liz McKeown, said: "Retail sales grew in July led by increases in department stores and sports equipment shops, with both the Euros and discounting across many stores boosting sales.

"These increases were offset by a poor month for clothing and furniture shops, and falling fuel sales, despite prices at the pump falling."

The data showed that non-food stores saw a 1.4% rise, driven by a strong performance from department stores, where sales grew by 4% for the month as summer sales helped to stoke demand.

However, clothing and footwear shops saw a 0.6% dip, whilst homeware retailers also saw volumes fall 0.6%. Food stores, meanwhile, saw sales remain flat for the month.

There are fears that the £2-cap on single bus fares could be scrapped after the government declined to say whether the policy would continue past December.

Bus companies said it was vital the cost of using their services is kept low for young people to "enhance their access to education and jobs".

Alison Edwards, director of policy and external relations at industry body the Confederation of Passenger Transport, said: "Bus operators are working closely with the government so that together we can find a way to avoid a cliff edge return to commercial fares.

"Analysis has shown that supporting fares, which can be done in a range of different ways, is great value for money and can support many other government objectives.

"For example, keeping fares low for young people would enhance their access to education and jobs, while also encouraging them to develop sustainable travel habits to last a lifetime."

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said in a recent interview with the PA news agency that her officials were "looking at various options" in relation to the cap, including whether they could "target it better".

It's been a busy week on the economic front.

There was no major shift in the overall outlook - since Monday we've had it confirmed that the UK economy has lower inflation and more growth than the last two years, while wages have grown faster than the overall pace of price rises.

On the back of all that news the pound is at the highest rate since early this month against the dollar, worth $1.2882, and the highest since July when it comes to buying euro with one pound equal to €1.1733. 

Signs of a recovery from the global market sell-off of Monday last week can be seen in the share prices of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Share prices have grown among the most valuable companies on the stock exchange, those that comprise the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) 100 list of most valuable companies.

Today though, this benchmark UK index fell 0.19% but finishes the week higher than the start.

Also finishing the week higher than the start are the more UK-based companies of the FTSE 250 (the 101st to the 250th most valuable firms on the London Stock Exchange).

On Friday morning that index was up 0.08%. 

With tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe high as Iran mulled a retaliatory strike on Israel and Ukraine made incursions into Russian territory, there had been concern about energy price spikes.

But the benchmark oil price has remained steady at $80.13 dollars for a barrel of Brent crude oil.

Gas prices have remained below the Monday high of 100 pence a therm (the measurement for heat) and now are 94.50 pence a therm. 

A Cabinet Office minister has said it is "unfair" to suggest other public sector workers will be queuing up for a pay rise after the government's offer of a 15% increase for train drivers and junior doctors.

"I think that's an unfair characterisation as well," paymaster general Nick Thomas-Symonds told Times Radio.

"I think what is absolutely crucial here is we are a Government again that is sticking to the promises we made in opposition.

"We promised we would sit down and find solutions, and people expressed scepticism about that, but actually that is precisely what we have done in Government."

Last month, the government and the British Medical Association struck an improved pay deal for junior doctors in England worth 22% on average over two years.

Meanwhile, train drivers will vote on a new pay deal following talks between representatives of drivers' union ASLEF and the Department for Transport.

The new offer is for a 5% backdated pay rise for 2022/23, a 4.75% rise for 23/24, and 4.5% increase for 24/25.

The Dartford Crossing is the highest-earning toll road in the UK, new data shows. 

The Kent to Essex route raked in £215.9m in the last year - 2,159 times more than the Whitney toll bridge in Hereford. 

The crossing, which was supposed to stop charging customers in 2003, costs between £2 and £6 to use (depending on the vehicle you're driving) between 10am and 6pm every day. 

Car finance company Moneybarn found it earned just over £209m in 2022. 

It topped the chart of 13 toll roads in the country, making over £100m more than the second highest-earning road in 2023 - the M6 Toll in the West Midlands. 

In third place was the Mersey Gateway Bridge between Halton and Cheshire, which made £48.9m. 

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Tyumen: Bourgeois Siberian oil capital

The Lover’s Bridge in Tyumen. Source: RIA Novosti

There’s something different about Tyumen. This city of over half a million people was the first Russian settlement in Siberia. Today, it’s the capital of the vast Tyumen Oblast, or province, that stretches from the Kazakhstan border north to the Arctic Ocean. Tyumen Oblast is home to the majority of Russia’s seemingly limitless oil and natural gas reserves. Some of the world’s largest drilling companies have officers here, and Tyumen residents enjoy much higher incomes than elsewhere in Russia. The result is a cosmopolitan city with a bright outlook on the future.

A stop in Tyumen provides an interesting glimpse into how modern Russia’s oil revenue has influenced Siberia’s oldest Russian city. Tyumen is a great stopover point on the Trans-Siberian Railroad and a short ride from Yekaterinburg (five hours) or Tobolsk (four hours).

How to get there

Direct flights run each day between Tyumen and Moscow or St. Petersburg ($450 roundtrip). Tyumen is also located on the Trans-Siberian Railroad. Trains leave Moscow in the afternoon and evening ($110-250, 32-38 hours).

In the 16th century, Russia started expanding eastward into parts of Central Asia ruled by the Tatars, an Islamic people who still live thoughout Russia. A band of Cossacks wrested control of Tyumen from the Tatars in 1580. Six years later, Russians established a fort in Tyumen on the Tura River.

For centuries, Tyumen vied with the nearby city of Tobolsk—once the official capital of Siberia—for the prestige of the region’s most important city. Tyumen won in the end, when the Trans-Siberian Railroad bypassed Tobolsk and was routed through this now oil-rich city.

Tyumen played an important role in Russian history during times of war. At the beginning of the Russian Civil War, the Bolshevik Red Army slowly pushed the White Army, commanded by Admiral Alexander Kolchak, into Siberia. Kolchak and his anti-Bolshevik forces holed up in Tyumen until the Red Army overtook them in January of 1918.

Tura River. Source: Lori / Legion Media

During the Second World War, many Russian industries were moved away from the front to Siberian cities. Tyumen had already become an industrial capital during the early Soviet era, and the city became an ideal spot to relocate Russia’s western factories. As Nazi forces approached Russia in 1941, the embalmed body of Vladimir Lenin was sent from the Lenin Mausoleum in Moscow’s Red Square by train to the Tyumen State Agricultural Academy for safekeeping. In 1945, Lenin’s body was shipped back to Moscow.

Where to stay

Located in a stunningly remodeled Soviet building, The Hotel Vostok offers modern rooms ($80-125). Far more luxurious—and twice as expensive—is The Hotel Tyumen .

Some of the factories relocated to Tyumen during wartime remained in the city. The discovery of oil in the region catapulted Siberia’s oldest Russian settlement to further prosperity. Modern Tyumen is a vibrant city with a number of universities and a revamped center well-suited for exploration by foot.

Start your walking tour around central Tyumen on Ulitsa Respubliki. The city’s main drag has fine pedestrian walkways and leads wanderers past an impressive collection of tsarist-era buildings that recall Tyumen’s importance in the beginning of Russia’s colonization of Siberia.

From the southeastern end of Ul. Respubliki, head north toward the Tura River and take a brief side trip onto Ul. Ordzhonikidze to visit the Fine Arts Museum (47 Ul. Ordzhonikidze) which houses exhibits of classical Russian and Soviet art as well as traditional bone carving and works produced by the native people who live in the far north of Tyumen Oblast.

Detail of wood carvings and windows on wooden house. Source: Getty Images

Back on Ul. Respubliki, you’ll soon see the city’s requisite Lenin statue by the local government buildings. A block away, opposite Lenin, is Tyumen’s city park, a delightful place to walk or hop on one of its amusement rides.

Most Siberian cities developed under the watchful eyes of the atheist Soviet regime and churches are usually not Siberia’s strongpoint. But this isn’t true in four-centuries-old Tyumen. Strolling up Ul. Respubliki, you’ll soon come to the Church of the Saviour (41 Ul. Lenina) and the Znamensky Cathedral (13 Ul. Semakova). Each of these stunning Baroque-influenced churches are located right off Ul. Respubliki and were built in the late 18th century.

Tyumen is also famous for its historic wooden houses. Heading further up Ul. Respubliki, stop to wander around some of the side streets and snap photos of these ornate wooden structures which provide a glimpse back in time. Near the Tura River, you’ll pass a civil war monument in remembrance of the Tyumen natives who died fighting the White Army and the Tyumen State Agricultural Academy (7 Ul. Respubliki) an impressive building in its own right where Lenin was stored during the Second World War.

Near the end of Ul. Respubliki, take a walk over the Tura River on the Lover’s Bridge, a suspension bridge open to foot traffic only that has become one of Tyumen’s iconic sights. The other side of the river is a great place to see more of Tyumen’s signature wooden houses as well as take in the churches scattered around the city center.

Save the best for last and visit the Trinity Monastery (10 Ul. Kommunisticheskaya) at the end of Ul. Respubliki. A white wall surrounds the monastery, giving it the appearance of a mini-kremlin, and the golden onion domes of the 18th century churches within should not be missed.

Although navigating Tyumen is straightforward enough, the St. Petersburg-based travel company OSTWEST can arrange a city tour in Tyumen and the surrounding countryside. 

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Tyumen State Medical University Russia 2024-25: Admission, Courses, Fees, Eligibility, Ranking etc.

Tyumen State Medical University was founded in the year of 1963 as the Tyumen State Medical Institute. Tyumen State Medical University Russia is located in Tyumen, the largest city in the Tyumen Oblast region of Russia. Tyumen is a vibrant and modern city with a rich cultural heritage. Tyumen State Medical University Russia is Affiliated by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. Many Indian students have a strong desire to pursue an MBBS in Russia.

Tyumen State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia is a highly advanced scientific and educational center that brings together six institutes and two clinics. Tyumen State Medical University has a diverse student body, with over 6,700 students coming from various regions of Russia and 40 different countries. Additionally, the university hosts more than 1,000 foreign students every year. Well, in this article we have explained about fee structure, documents required, eligibility criteria, affiliation and recognition, courses offered and many more details of Tyumen State Medical University Russia. Go through the article to understand and have a clear idea of this college in Russia and make an informed decision.

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Affiliation and Recognition

These are the renowned bodies who’ve given a reputation to the Tyumen State Medical University Russia.

• National Medical Commission of India (NMC).
• World Health Organization (WHO).
• Ministry of Science & Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

The faculties at Tyumen State Medical University Russia differ from one department to another, encompassing various disciplines and specialities.

• General Medicine Faculty
• Pediatric Faculty
• Pharmaceutical Faculty
• Stomatological Faculty
• Nursing Faculty

Courses Offered

Tyumen State Medical University Russia Courses offer quality medical programs under highly qualified faculty and state-of-the-art infrastructure. Tyumen State University is famous for its undergraduate medical programs if you want more details about the MBBS course .

Why study MBBS at Tyumen State Medical University Russia?

• The Tyumen State Medical University maintains successful relationships with many educational and research institutions in the USA, Germany, Kazakhstan and France, as well as with leading Russian scientific institutes and medical schools.
• Tyumen State University has first-rate and experienced professors providing clinical training in Tyumen.
• There are 60 departments at the Tyumen State Medical University.
• The university has an affordable fee structure. Students do not have to take any entrance exams.
• Students also receive hostel facilities and Indian food.

Admission Procedure

If you want admission to Tyumen State Medical University in 2024, you must qualify for the National Eligibility Entrance Exam (NEET) for Indian students.

Here is a step-wise explanation of the Tyumen State Medical University admission procedure. Go through the mentioned steps to avoid any confusion while applying for admission at Tyumen State Medical University.

• Complete the application form.
• Provide a copy of your international passport or ID card (valid for a minimum of 2 years).
• Submit a copy of your Higher Secondary School Certificate, including subject details.
• Include a copy of your school certificate.
• Upon receipt of essential documents and payment, the university will dispatch the original confirmation and visa letters via courier.
• Proceed to apply for the visa.

Eligibility Criteria

In this section, all the students check the eligibility criteria of Tyumen State Medical University Russia.

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Documents Required

Before taking admission at Tyumen State Medical University Russia, please do not forget to carry all these related documents.

• Passport (minimum 18-month validity).
• 10th Certificate & Mark sheet.
• 12th Certificate & Mark sheet.
• Birth Certificate.
• Ten passport-size Photographs
• Official Invitation letter from the Medical University of Russia.
• Authorization of all documents from the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
• Legalization of all documents from the Russian Embassy.
• Bank receipt of 1st-year Tyumen State Medical University tuition fees (required for some universities).
• HIV test documents.

Fee Structure 2024-25

In this section, all the MBBS students get information about the Tyumen State Medical University Fee Structure 2024. Check all the relevant queries regarding fees following this page:  Low fees for MBBS Colleges in Russia .

Ranking 2024-25

According to Edurank, the Tyumen State Medical University ranking in Russia and all over the world:

Advantages of MBBS in Russia

About Tyumen City

• Tyumen City is a city in Russia, which is the capital of the Tyumen region. It is the first Russian city in Siberia.
• Tyumen city is located in Western Siberia on the Tura River, flowing into the Tobol River.
• The distance of this city from Moscow is 2,081 km. The population of Tyumen City is about 6,97,600, according to the 2015 census, within an area of 235 sq. km.
• Tyumen City is the administrative centre of the Tyumen Region, and it divides Russia into the European and Asian parts.
• Tyumen City is the oil and gas capital of Russia. The city has a variety of religions. The city hosts Orthodox and Catholic mosques, churches, a synagogue, and other religious facilities.
• Tyumen city lies 85m above sea level. The climate in Tyumen city is cold and temperate.
• Tyumen is a city that has significant rainfall. The average annual temperature in Tyumen city is 0.9 °C.

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Contact Details

Tyumen State Medical University Russia (TSMU Russia) Address: Ulitsa Odesskaya, 54, Tyumen, Tyumen Oblast, Russia, 625023 Contact Number: +91 7827-804-741

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How are the practical facilities at tyumen state medical university russia.

Tyumen State Medical University comprises the Central Research, the Academic Multidisciplinary Clinic, the Research Library, the Practical Skills Center, the Remote Technologies and the Phantom Rooms Center, the Development Laboratory, the Simulation Center, and the Museum of Anatomy etc.

Can I get a WiFi facility on the hostel campus of the university?

Yes, the hostel campus is fully entitled to WiFi, and students can avail of the internet facility 24/7.

Can students cook their food at the hostel?

Yes, students can prepare their food as each floor has a separate kitchen intended for students to prepare their meals.

What are the facilities provided at the hostels?

The facilities provided at the hostels are accommodation, Kitchen and Centralized Room heating, Bedding, Furniture, etc.

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