Built by a nurse who walked this path
Your nursing dream abroad, one clear step at a time.
Pick your home and your destination. We guide you from nursing school to your first day at work, and keep your plan up to date every week.
No account needed · About three minutes
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- 🇺🇸 United States
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- 🇮🇪 Ireland
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
- 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
- 🇶🇦 Qatar
- 🇴🇲 Oman
- 🇰🇼 Kuwait
- 🇧🇭 Bahrain
- 🇩🇪 Germany
13
stages, A to M
13
destinations
35
priority home countries
Mon
weekly official checks
What we help with
Every part of the road, in one place
- 01Personal journey planThirteen stages, A to M, from nursing school to your first 90 days.
- 02Destination chooserCompare 13 destinations with a fit score you can read.
- 03Exam selectorIELTS, OET, NCLEX, REx-PN and more, in plain language.
- 04Ask AdaAn AI guide with the voice of a nurse mentor.
- 05Document vaultKeep transcripts and certificates safe, with a name checker.
- 06Cost plannerEvery category you will pay for, including the hidden ones.
- 07Career kitCV builder, cover letters and AI mock interviews.
- 08Scam protectionRed flags, fees to never pay and how to verify an employer.
How it works
Four waypoints to your first shift
- 01
Tell us where you are
Home country, role and stage. About three minutes, no account needed.
- 02
Choose your destination
A transparent fit score, honest costs and what each road really asks of you.
- 03
Follow one clear move
Your plan shows the next step only, with official links and reminders.
- 04
Land and settle
Career kit, mock interviews and guides for your first 90 days.
Our mission
You trained hard to care for others. Now let us help you take care of your future. We turn the confusing road to nursing abroad into clear steps, so you can focus on your dream, not the paperwork.
Your whole road, not one slice
From choosing a nursing school to your first 90 days and beyond
Thirteen stages, A to M. We start wherever you are today, and earlier stages stay open if you ever need them.
- AThe dreamChoose a nursing school that keeps international doors open.
- BNursing schoolUse your school years to quietly build your future abroad.
- CGraduation and home licenceBecome a licensed nurse at home, the foundation of everything after.
- DExperience at homeTurn your working years into proof that regulators abroad trust.
- EHome-country exit stepsGet your papers verified and your name consistent everywhere.
- FEnglish testShow the language score your destination asks for, once.
- GCredential verification and applicationLet the regulator see your education and licence, the right way.
- HLicensing examPrepare calmly and pass the exam that opens the door.
- IJob, sponsorship and offerFind an ethical employer who values what you bring.
- JVisa and immigrationUnderstand the official visa route, with real experts when you need them.
- KRelocationPack your life, say your goodbyes and land ready.
- LFirst 90 daysSettle in, finish any in-country steps and find your people.
- MGrowthGrow your career, bring family and lift the next nurse.
At home With your destination
From
🇳🇬Nigeria
To
Canada🇨🇦
Ontario
- Passenger
- Chiamaka O.
- Current stage
- F · English
- Next step
- Choose the right English test
- Target arrival
- March 2028
- 🇳🇬🇨🇦Lagos → OntarioRPNF
- 🇰🇪🇬🇧Nairobi → EnglandRNH
- 🇵🇭🇺🇸Manila → TexasRNG
- 🇯🇲🇨🇦Kingston → AlbertaRNI
- 🇬🇭🇮🇪Accra → DublinMidwifeE
13 destinations
Fair, honest guidance for every destination
Down to the province, state or emirate. Not sure where to go? We help you choose with a transparent fit score.
Featured destination
🇨🇦 Canada
Strong routes to permanent residence, families can usually come too, and very diverse cities. Licensing takes patience. Every province and territory, for registered nurses, practical nurses (RPN/LPN) and midwives.
Canada-bound nurses are invited to NurseHuddle, our founder’s Canadian platform where licensed nurses connect with clients and facility shifts.
- 🇺🇸United StatesHigh pay in many states. Each state board has its own rules, and the immigration step is often the slowest part.
- 🇬🇧United KingdomOne of the faster routes. Many NHS employers support the OSCE and relocation, but ethical recruitment rules limit active recruitment from some countries.
- 🇮🇪IrelandFriendly, English-speaking, and part of the EU. Some nurses complete an adaptation or aptitude test after arriving.
- 🇦🇺AustraliaGood pay, sunshine and strong family routes. The outcomes-based assessment includes an exam and an in-person OSCE.
- 🇳🇿New ZealandCalm, welcoming and family-friendly, with a clear route for internationally qualified nurses.
- 🇦🇪United Arab EmiratesOften the fastest route and close to home for many. Usually tax-free pay, but permanent residence is limited.
- 🇸🇦Saudi ArabiaEmployers often cover flights and housing. A good “work, save and return” option.
- 🇶🇦QatarModern hospitals and tax-free pay, usually through employer-sponsored contracts.
- 🇴🇲OmanQuieter Gulf option with a slower pace of life.
- 🇰🇼KuwaitStrong currency and employer-sponsored contracts.
- 🇧🇭BahrainSmall, friendly Gulf island with a relaxed pace.
- 🇩🇪GermanyFree public healthcare training pathways and strong demand, but you must learn German to a professional level.
Trust and safety
Honest by design, safe by default
Official sources only
Numbers appear only when confirmed twice from the official page.
Never paid rankings
Destinations are ranked by a published method, never by money.
Scam-aware
We flag the fees you should never pay and the red flags to watch for.
Ethical recruitment
Employers see you only if you say yes, and WHO safeguards are respected.
Your data, your choice
Export or delete everything at any time from your privacy page.
AI with limits
Ada is an AI guide. It uses confirmed facts and never gives visa advice.
Why nurses choose NurseRoute
Everything in one calm place
- 01
Starts at nursing school
Most tools begin at the exam. We begin with choosing a school that keeps doors open, so students plan early and save money.
- 02
Switch without losing progress
Change destination or add a Plan B any time. We show what carries over, like IELTS or NCLEX, before you decide.
- 03
Updated every week
Every Monday we check official regulator pages. If something changes on your route, you hear about it.
- 04
Honest and scam-aware
No guessed numbers, no fake urgency, no paid rankings. A scam protection centre tells you which fees you should never pay.
- 05
Nurses like you
Route groups like Nigeria → Canada and Kenya → UK, mentors who already made it, and milestone celebrations.
- 06
Ethical recruitment
Employers only see you if you say yes, and we respect WHO safeguards for health systems under pressure.
Honest about cost and difficulty
This road costs money and patience. We will never pretend otherwise.
Many nurses are carrying their family’s hopes and saving money they cannot afford to lose. So we show the real categories you will pay for, including the hidden ones, and help you plan a monthly savings target to your date.
What you will pay for12 items
- 01English test (and a possible retake)
- 02Credential verification
- 03Regulator application
- 04Licensing exam
- 05Courier and transcripts
- 06Certified translation
- 07Travel to the test centre
- 08Visa, medicals and police checks
- 09Flights
- 10First month rent and deposit
- 11Winter clothing (cold countries)
- 12The weeks before your first pay
A note from our founder
“I built NurseRoute because I walked this path. I trained in Canada after a career abroad, and I remember the confusion, the costs and the lonely nights. You should not have to figure it out alone.”
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade only when it helps.
Prices adjust to purchasing power in your home country, and nurses in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa can pay in local currency.
Free
$0forever
Onboarding, destination chooser, full journey overview, exam selector, community.
Student
$3/month
Full tracking for nursing school stages and Ask Ada.
Journey Pass
$9/month
Full A to M tracking, timeline, document vault, reminders, Plan B.
Journey Plus
$19/month
Everything, 3 journeys, career kit and mock interviews.
See full pricing · 7-day free trial on Journey Pass and Plus · Annual plans get 2 months free
FAQ
Questions nurses ask us
Is NurseRoute free?
Yes, you can start free: onboarding, the destination chooser and comparison, a full overview of your journey, the exam selector, cost estimates and the community are all free. Paid plans add full tracking, reminders, the document vault and more.
Do you charge me for regulator or exam fees?
Never. You always pay official fees directly to the regulator, exam or credential body. We show you the official link so you pay the right place.
Are the fees and rules accurate?
We only show a number when our update engine has confirmed it twice from the official source within the last 30 days. Otherwise we show you the official page. We never guess.
Can I change my destination later?
Any time, for free. Before you switch, we show what carries over, what needs redoing and how your timeline changes. You can also follow a Plan B.
Who is Ada?
Ada is our AI guide, with the voice of an experienced nurse mentor. Ada only uses confirmed facts, your journey and official links, and never gives visa advice.
Is my country supported?
Every country works. We have rich home-country guidance for 35 priority countries across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Americas, and a clear guide with your nursing council link for every other country.
Next departure: you
Your journey starts with one small step.
It takes about three minutes. No account needed to begin.