If I become a nurse in Germany, how long can I stay?

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• Will I work as a nurse assistant or as a nurse?

  Most foreign nurses are allowed to work as a Nurse Assistant for a specific period of time upon arriving in Germany, while they prepare to become a fully Registered Nurse. There are two crucial components to becoming a Registered Nurse in Germany: B2 ...

• How much do I actually make as a nurse in Germany, after paying for housing and living expenses?

  The amount of salary you will get depends highly on which Federal State (Bundesland) of Germany you are living in, your qualification, your experience and your working time. The Bundesland where you will live will also affect how high your living ...

• Is my nurse degree automatically recognised in Germany?

  Nurses with an equivalent degree from a EU university can automatically become Registered Nurses in Germany. Candidates with degrees from outside the EU will have always to undergo the Qualification Recognition (QR) process and will most likely ...

• Is it mandatory to pass the B1 exam prior to arriving in Germany?

  Yes, you are required to pass the B1 exam with high marks before arriving in Germany. You will also be required to study as much B2 course as possible prior to arriving in order to shorten the time for you to take your B2 exam once you are in ...

• What are the costs of becoming a Registered Nurse once in Germany?

  You will not be charged for the B2 and the Qualification Recognition training or exams in Germany. Additionally, you will work as a Nurse Assistant during this training phase. Once you pass both B2 and Qualification Recognition exams, you will become ...