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Where nurses build what’s next.

I’m a Kenyan nurse who moved to Finland. NurseForge is the guide I needed back then: what to do next, what it costs, and where to apply.

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Free to download. We’re not a recruitment agency.

NurseForge Resources screen with IELTS and NCLEX booking information and costs in Kenyan shillings

Moving abroad shouldn’t take ten WhatsApp groups to figure out

Most of us piece it together from group chats, agents and old posts. Some of it is out of date, and one wrong booking can cost a month’s pay. NurseForge puts the steps in order and links each one to the official site.

How it works

Three steps to your route

Tell us about you

Where you’re registered, where you want to work, and whether you have a degree or a diploma.

See your route

Every step for your move, in order. We show which ones you can do at the same time, so you’re not stuck waiting.

Tick it off

Mark each step done as you go. Once you’ve moved, the Forge has articles on pay, leadership and starting your own business.

What’s inside

What’s in the app

Your pathway

Every step for your route, from verification letters to the visa.

Costs for 9 countries

Exam, registration and visa fees in KES or EUR, so you know how much to save.

Exam guides

IELTS, OET, NMC CBT and NCLEX. Which test to take, the score you need, and where to book.

Official links

Each step links to the regulator or test provider. We check the links regularly.

The Forge

Articles on leadership, pay, health tech and running your own practice.

Pay and contracts, with Pro

Salary ranges, what to look for in a contract, and emails you can send to employers.

See inside the app

A look inside

NurseForge Home screen showing a Kenya to USA pathway, the document checklist and NurseForge Pro — **Your route**Where you are, where you’re going, and what to do next.

My Pathway screen with total time, estimated cost and step-by-step licensing steps — **Each step**How long it takes, what it costs, and who to contact.

The Forge with career articles for nurse entrepreneurs and nurses in health tech — **The Forge**Reading for the career you build after you move.

Costs

Know what it costs before you start

Most nurses find out the cost one bill at a time. The app shows the full list for your route.

United KingdomAustraliaNew ZealandCanadaUnited StatesNordics & Netherlands

The UK route

The main fees, from your nursing council to your first UK payslip

NMC application	£140
NMC registration	£153
NMC CBT, per attempt	£83
OSCE clinical exam	£794
Health and Care Worker visa, up to 3 years	£715

2024 fees. They change, so check the official page before you pay. The app links you there.

The Forge

Reading for after the move

Short articles for nurses who want more than a licence, with links to the sources.

Health Tech

The real AI trend in hospitals isn’t the robot surgeon. It’s logistics.

What an EU report says is actually changing on the ward.

4 min read

Nurse CEO

How to start a home care agency as a nurse

The registration sequence for Kenya and Finland, on one page.

6 min read

Money & Power

The salary negotiation conversation most nurses never have

Published pay benchmarks for the UK, Finland and Kenya, and how to use them.

5 min read

“Nurses are some of the most ambitious people I know. NurseForge is my way of making sure where you trained never limits where you can go.”

Linet Jelimo, Registered Nurse · Kenya → Finland · Founder of NurseForge

Common questions

Your questions

Is NurseForge free?

Yes. The pathway, checklist, cost estimator, employer list and community stories are free. Pro is an optional monthly or yearly subscription. It adds salary ranges, a contract guide, email templates, the full exam guides and more employers. You can cancel any time in your App Store or Google Play settings.

Is this a recruitment agency?

No. We don’t place nurses or take money from employers. The app shows you the official process so you can do it yourself.

Which countries does it cover?

Right now, routes start from Kenya or Finland and go to the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the US, the Nordics and the Netherlands. We’re adding more starting countries.

How do I know the information is current?

Each step links to the official site, and we check the links regularly. Always confirm a fee on the official page before you pay.

I’m a diploma nurse. Does it work for me?

Yes. Diploma and degree routes are separate, because the rules are different.

Start your route today

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