https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/21189/help-please-any-ex-uk-nurses-living-in-nz-green-book-vn-exam-what-level-qualification Hi, Apologize in advance, unsure of where to put this in the forum. Currently working in NZ and beginning the process of obtaining a residency visa. Originally my intention was to work in NZ for 1 yr then return back to the UK. Plans have now changeden-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/141700?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:11:09 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:344bbf81-1697-4873-bf25-5da51babeba5sjcafi<p><img src="http://www.vetnurse.co.uk/emoticons/new/Sad_smiley.png" alt="Sad" /> wow, was not expecting it to be that low.</p> <p> Still waiting for the NZQA to decide if my qualification is equivalent to the NZ Cert in VN which if it comes back lower I will feel a little insulted especially when NZ nurses I have spoken too have said that most employers will only now look for Diploma nurses. Personally had no problem so far with my UK qualification and experience but unfortunately immigration will just see my certificate. Oh well</p> <p>Sorry if not making much sense, unable to sleep and tend to ramble.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/141698?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:28:14 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:a103140c-df4d-4857-b608-5ac5f6165b58molladog<p>Agree on that one Sal, definately an insult, worked my ass&nbsp;off for that green book &nbsp;!<img src="http://www.vetnurse.co.uk/emoticons/new/Angry_smiley.png" alt="Angry" /></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/141692?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:25:05 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:9ff040e7-5719-4df3-bf19-e1f133d004baSal the 1st<p>I have asked before what the green book qual equated to and was told it was an NVQ 2 which to me seemed insultingly low considering the amount of work I put into it</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>