CA resident looking for a job in NM

[johnybhoi24]

Hi everyone.. I currently live in CA. I'm a foreign grad.. Its very hard to apply for a license here in CA if you're a foreign grad so I applied in NM and I was able to get my att and passed my NCLEX fortunately. Now, I'm considering to move there so I can practice my RN. Is it hard to find a job there?I've been working as LVN here CA for 3yrs.. So far my experience are in SNF, hospice, homehealth and Sub Acute..What's the possibility for me to get a job there? Nsg home or home health would be great but hospital job would be better.. Help pls? ?

[silverbat]

NV is not a compact state, so I think it might be harder to endorse there. YOu have to get a fingerprint card/check by the sherrifs dept, at work card, a drug card, etc... lots of hoops to jump thru. It took my daughter 5 months to get a job!

[johnybhoi24]

I am aware that Nevada is not a compact state. Thank you.. And even I have license on 1 compact state, i dont have a privilege to be licensed to 26 states coz NM is not my home state right now

[konoha]

Of course Johnny Id be working in LV soon, hopefully I should say. Thats why they said if u took d nclex for that state u must be planning on working there.. Best of luck, hopefully we'll be hired soon..

[johnybhoi24]

Konoha yeah I saw some of your posting in Nevada section. I'm actually thinking to endorse my license there so i can try to find a job somewhere closer here in CA.

Good luck ?

[b_m_prosepct]

Hi, how is your job hunting in New Mexico?

I have a feeling that Nevada has a very tough market as well. Because lots of CA nurses who cannot find a job move to Nevada. After all, it is only 4 hour trip.

[Jessflowers]

I'm from NY and is considering moving to NM for the job opportunities there. Do I need to be endorsed to get licensed there? Does anyone know if I can start the process while still in NY. Any feedback much appreciated.

[bibibi]

You can start the process while in NY. If NY is not a compact state you will have to get endorsed.

[Jessflowers]

Thank you for that information...i received a perspective job offer in NM so hopefully they will endorse me and take it from there.

[Rac17]

anyone who knows any hospitals or facilities accept newly license nurse.im from florida but willing to relocate in NM.hoping for info.thanks in advance.

[Scooby-Dooby-Doo]

Hey there! I'm a graduating CA BSN student this December and was wondering if NM is new grad-friendly. I'm looking for ICU Jobs and would prefer to be with a VA hospital since Im in my internship this summer with them, but at this point I'm open to anything.