“I am Now Practising Abroad”: Nigerian Lady Shares How She Became Registered Nurse in Canada and UK

“I am Now Practising Abroad”: Nigerian Lady Shares How She Became Registered Nurse in Canada and UK

  • In a viral TikTok video, a Nigerian lady revealed how she qualified as a registered nurse in both Canada and the United Kingdom
  • She explained the steps involved in the process, such as taking the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS), which assesses your skills and qualifications
  • She also mentioned the IELTS and WEST tests, which are required for people who do not have a nursing degree

A Nigerian woman has shared her inspiring journey of becoming a registered nurse in two different countries: Canada and the United Kingdom.

In a TikTok video shared by @researchwithivy, she revealed the steps and requirements that she had to fulfill in order to achieve her dream.

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Lady gives tips. Photo credit: @researchwithivy/TikTok
Source: TikTok

She explained that the first step was to apply for the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS), which is an organization that evaluates the education and experience of internationally educated nurses.

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She then talked about the language tests that she had to take, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the Writing Sample Test (WEST).

Watch the video below:

Lady working as Nurse in UK makes it, buys her first home abroad

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian lady working as a nurse in the UK has made a video to celebrate her success in a foreign country.

Despite relocating to the UK in two years, the lady was able to get her first house from salaries from her hard work.

Before she (@urfavorite_nurse_) officially got her keys, the lady went out to shop for great appliances for the new home in a video.

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In another related story, Legit.ng earlier reported that two sisters from Nigeria, both health workers in Canada, captured the hearts of TikTok users with their joyful dance video.

The sisters, who worked at the same hospital in Canada, decided to take a break from their busy schedules and have fun.

They recorded themselves dancing to a popular song in their hospital uniforms. The sisters wanted to show that they are not only talented dancers but also dedicated nurses who provide quality care to their patients.

Source: Legit.ng

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Basit Jamiu (Editor) Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.