RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS DIFFICULT IN EU-US TRADE NEGOTIATIONS
November 3rd, 2013
International trade agreements might seem of little importance to the world of nursing – think again. The European Union (EU) has recently struck a comprehensive deal with Canada and is negotiating one with the USA that goes far beyond the usual scope of reducing tariffs on goods. Once ratified, they should include sections on recognising qualifications so that British nurses could find it easier to obtain American or Canadian licences in future.This is not a simple task as the process is often hindered by fragmented nursing regulations in North America, with ...
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