Becoming a registered nurse in the UK typically requires meeting the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements, which include having a nursing qualification equivalent to a UK foundation-level degree and passing the English language test (usually IELTS) with a minimum score of 7.0 overall and at least 6.5 in the writing section [1: https://we-solutions.co.uk/moving-to-the-uk-as-an-international-nurse-2/]. The information you found about a program in the UK not requiring the IELTS exam seems to be an exception and it is important to carefully verify its legitimacy and ensure it aligns with the NMC requirements before relying on it.
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Here are some resources to get you started:
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC): https://www.nmc.org.uk/
- UK Visas and Immigration: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration
Sources
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- Steps to achieve your American Dream as a Kenyan Nurse: https://kenyannurse.wixsite.com/website/post/7-steps-to-become-a-registered-nurse-rn-in-the-usa-as-a-kenyan-nurse
- Kenya Nurses Working in the U.S.: https://www.cgfns.org/country/kenya/
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