Life in Zurich, Switzerland?
I am 18 years old, from Canada, and I am planning on moving to Zurich in the next 4 to 5 years after I get my degree for a registered nurse. What is the job outlook for this occupation there? I was wondering if anyone would like to share some experiences of living in Switzerland and give me some advice about the work and life there. I love Europe and I heard that Zurich is one of the best cities. If anyone would like to help me out, it would be greatly appreciated :)
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Well, I'm originally from Zürich... I think, it's one of the best towns in Switzerland (but not really in Europe..). It has plenty of jobs to offer as well as unnumbered leisure possibilities. An absolute must, if you want to work there as a nurse: Fluency in German (actually, the language spoken by the locals is called Allemanic, some also call it Swiss-German)! Since you still have a few years to go, use it for that purpose. Living costs are much higher than in Canada which I know from personal travel experience. If you would want to look for a job, first try at the local clinics such as the University Hospital: http://www.en.usz.ch/german/default Good luck!
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
what are the tests that i need to pass if i want to work as a nurse in European country
what are the tests that i need to pass if i want to work as a nurse in European country?
specifically London, Ireland or Switzerland.
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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General In theory there is freedom to travel and seek work between all EU countries. The UK belongs to the European Union (EU), and the other member countries are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. A number of European directives mean your nursing qualification can be recognised in other European countries enabling you to practise there. These European directives offer opportunities to gain valuable experience in other countries. There are however certain administrative procedures and language skills which must be acquired. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Procedure The main obstacle to employment as a qualified nurse or midwife in another European country is the language. Prospects of employment are generally poor if you do not have a good knowledge or qualification (around ‘A’ level standard) of the language of the country. Some ‘British’ and ‘American’ hospitals in Europe will welcome applications for employment from UK-trained nurses and midwives but the working language of these hospitals is the language of the country, except in the case of British Military hospitals, which have their own nursing staff. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Getting a job Advertisements for nursing posts in European countries appear only rarely in UK nurisng magazines and journals such as Nursing Times and Nursing Standard. This is mainly due to employers seeking staff from their own country in many cases. Again a fluent command of the country's language will give you a much better chance of gaining employment. Obvious exceptions to this are the Republic or Ireland, which is now recruiting more nurses from the UK than ever before. Germany will also offer employment opportunities which may include a language tuition course. Jobcentres in the UK have access to European vacancies held on the National Vacancy System (NATVACS) and the Oracle Jobfinder Service. There is also the EURopean Employment Services (EURES) system for finding work in EU countries. Your local Jobcentre will have advisors to help you search these networks. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Studying The content of nursing and midwifery education in the UK has been directly influenced by European directives which have agreed common standards. The EU has education and training programmes, most notably the Socrates programmes, to encourage cooperation between educational institutes and for foreign exchange programmes for students to study abroad and have these periods of study recognised as part of their course. The UKCC now has guidance on student electives abroad and UK nursing students are increasingly taking advantage ot these opportunities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Extra Advice Working conditions in the UK are directly affected by legislation agreed at European level. Most health and safety legislation in this country designed to protect workers arises directly form decisions of the EU, including manual handling legislation. The same applies to equal pay and equal treatment provisions. Individual employees in this country can take their case to the European Court of Justice in cases of sex discrimination and nurses have taken advantage of this right. European Directives on maternity leave, working time and rest periods, as well as collective redundancies, can all affect nurses and their working conditions. The European Directives concerning the mutual recognition of first level registered general nurses' and midwives qualifications apply to all member countries. All the best :)
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Be a nurse in the Philipines, Europe is full
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specifically London, Ireland or Switzerland.
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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General In theory there is freedom to travel and seek work between all EU countries. The UK belongs to the European Union (EU), and the other member countries are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. A number of European directives mean your nursing qualification can be recognised in other European countries enabling you to practise there. These European directives offer opportunities to gain valuable experience in other countries. There are however certain administrative procedures and language skills which must be acquired. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Procedure The main obstacle to employment as a qualified nurse or midwife in another European country is the language. Prospects of employment are generally poor if you do not have a good knowledge or qualification (around ‘A’ level standard) of the language of the country. Some ‘British’ and ‘American’ hospitals in Europe will welcome applications for employment from UK-trained nurses and midwives but the working language of these hospitals is the language of the country, except in the case of British Military hospitals, which have their own nursing staff. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Getting a job Advertisements for nursing posts in European countries appear only rarely in UK nurisng magazines and journals such as Nursing Times and Nursing Standard. This is mainly due to employers seeking staff from their own country in many cases. Again a fluent command of the country's language will give you a much better chance of gaining employment. Obvious exceptions to this are the Republic or Ireland, which is now recruiting more nurses from the UK than ever before. Germany will also offer employment opportunities which may include a language tuition course. Jobcentres in the UK have access to European vacancies held on the National Vacancy System (NATVACS) and the Oracle Jobfinder Service. There is also the EURopean Employment Services (EURES) system for finding work in EU countries. Your local Jobcentre will have advisors to help you search these networks. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Studying The content of nursing and midwifery education in the UK has been directly influenced by European directives which have agreed common standards. The EU has education and training programmes, most notably the Socrates programmes, to encourage cooperation between educational institutes and for foreign exchange programmes for students to study abroad and have these periods of study recognised as part of their course. The UKCC now has guidance on student electives abroad and UK nursing students are increasingly taking advantage ot these opportunities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Extra Advice Working conditions in the UK are directly affected by legislation agreed at European level. Most health and safety legislation in this country designed to protect workers arises directly form decisions of the EU, including manual handling legislation. The same applies to equal pay and equal treatment provisions. Individual employees in this country can take their case to the European Court of Justice in cases of sex discrimination and nurses have taken advantage of this right. European Directives on maternity leave, working time and rest periods, as well as collective redundancies, can all affect nurses and their working conditions. The European Directives concerning the mutual recognition of first level registered general nurses' and midwives qualifications apply to all member countries. All the best :)
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Be a nurse in the Philipines, Europe is full
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
We are moving to Switzerland, and I need help
We are moving to Switzerland, and I need help!?
My boyfriend and I are moving to Switzerland within the next 4 years and I was wondering how hard it is to move there. I am in the process of getting my nursing degree and was also wondering if Switzerland has a high demand for nurses like they do in the US. I am looking to get into the mental health field. 1. Is it hard to get a nursing job in Switzerland? 2. How much do they make? 3. Does a US nursing degree transfer to a nursing degree in Switzerland? Thanks in advance.
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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I don't have the exact answers to your questions, but I would recommend looking into specific health companies that send people around the world. Try to get a second language down pat and have some experience in your home country before looking to transfer. http://www.msf.ca/recruitment/who-is-needed/nurses/
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My boyfriend and I are moving to Switzerland within the next 4 years and I was wondering how hard it is to move there. I am in the process of getting my nursing degree and was also wondering if Switzerland has a high demand for nurses like they do in the US. I am looking to get into the mental health field. 1. Is it hard to get a nursing job in Switzerland? 2. How much do they make? 3. Does a US nursing degree transfer to a nursing degree in Switzerland? Thanks in advance.
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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I don't have the exact answers to your questions, but I would recommend looking into specific health companies that send people around the world. Try to get a second language down pat and have some experience in your home country before looking to transfer. http://www.msf.ca/recruitment/who-is-needed/nurses/
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
does libya, india and switzerland recruit nurses from the Philippines
does libya, india and switzerland recruit nurses from the Philippines?
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I wouldn't consider Libya if I were you. Look for what happened to the Bulgarian nurses in this country. Switzerland is a much more secure and comfortable place to go. As Filipino, avoid Arabic countries by all means! For Filipino girls and women are highly disregarded and barely considered as more than slaves in those countries. Then same applies to Asian women in general.
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I wouldn't consider Libya if I were you. Look for what happened to the Bulgarian nurses in this country. Switzerland is a much more secure and comfortable place to go. As Filipino, avoid Arabic countries by all means! For Filipino girls and women are highly disregarded and barely considered as more than slaves in those countries. Then same applies to Asian women in general.
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