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Message: [QUOTE="Ruby, post: 9, member: 2"] [HEADING=1]Making Yourself Stand Out[/HEADING] Here's what worked for me: I created a professional LinkedIn profile highlighting my clinical experience, certifications, and international work interests. I joined nursing groups and engaged genuinely—asking questions, sharing experiences. I also obtained additional certifications while waiting. I did a free online course in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association and added it to my CV. Small things like this show you're serious and proactive. When applying, I customised every application. I researched each hospital, mentioned specific programs or specialties they offered, and explained why I wanted to work there specifically. Generic applications rarely get responses. [HEADING=1]The Emotional Reality[/HEADING] Nobody talks about how emotionally exhausting this process is. You're navigating foreign systems, dealing with rejection, managing family expectations, and investing money you might not have. There were weeks I wanted to give up. What kept me going was connecting with others on the same journey. We shared resources, celebrated small wins, and vented frustrations. Find your community—whether online or in person—because you can't do this alone. [HEADING=1]Is It Worth It?[/HEADING] Three years into my journey, living and working in Germany, I can say yes. But the "worth it" part isn't just about money, though my salary is double what I earned back home. It's about professional development, work-life balance, opportunities for my children, and simply experiencing life in a different way. But I also miss home constantly. I miss my family, the food, the ease of understanding cultural nuances. Immigration isn't an adventure movie—it's a series of trade-offs. Some days you win, some days you lose. [HEADING=1]Your Next Steps[/HEADING] If you're serious about this, start today with small actions. Create that LinkedIn profile. Join those Facebook groups. Download Duolingo if you're considering Germany. Register for an NCLEX prep course if you're thinking US. Small consistent steps add up. Research is your best friend. Talk to people who've already done it. Ask uncomfortable questions about money, racism, work conditions, social life. The more informed you are, the better decisions you'll make. And remember, your nursing license isn't just a certificate—it's a passport to opportunities worldwide. The question isn't whether you're capable (you absolutely are), but whether you're willing to do the work required. I'm still learning and growing on this journey. But if you're reading this and wondering if it's possible for someone like you, let me be clear: it absolutely is. It won't be easy, but few things worth having ever are. [/QUOTE]

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