What's the job market like in Florida right now? New grad.
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0Feb 18, '13 by bluebeetle7Hi y'all. Contemplating moving from NY to Florida. Job situation any better there for new grad? No experience. I would love to start out in Med/Surg.
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1Feb 18, '13 by dabsher1985There's a lot of great schools and hospitals in Jacksonville flashbluebeetle7 likes this. -
1Feb 19, '13 by KristinWWBlue, get ready for sticker shock - pay in Florida will be drastically less than NY, for the same job. I relocated to FL from PA, and moved back up north again. Job market was bad when I left, but it would depend where you are looking in FL. Do you have any ideas yet? Culture is very different, but there are lots of NYers in South Florida, on the ocean side. It's nickname is "NY South"
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1Feb 19, '13 by pedsRN28I'm a new grad as well. Starting pay is around $23bluebeetle7 likes this. -
1Feb 20, '13 by CP2013Also consider if you have an ADN or BSN. Many new grads in Florida have their BSN and often have experience working locally. Just remember how competitive the areas can get. Good luck! bluebeetle7 likes this. -
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0Mar 1, '13 by NursesNeedFriendsTooNew grads in orlando make around $21 & there are TONS of nursing schools. They are pushing them out nurses SO fast & it's a pain! some hospitals are already "familiar" with the area nursing schools so they give those GNs jobs.
Also, I have friends that were techs and still have not found GN jobs. It depends on your luck, I guess! -
0Mar 6, '13 by mrsbacktoschoolQuote from NursesNeedFriendsTooIs that $21/hour or $21K?New grads in orlando make around $21 & there are TONS of nursing schools. -
