obtaining RN license in a new state?

Hey everyone! I'm Christine; new to the boards! Like many of you I am having quite a bit of trouble finding work in an acute care setting in NYC (or LI or Westchester) and have been considering relocating to another state. Has anyone applied for a license outside of NY and if so what was the process like? Also, are there any states you know of where jobs are plentiful and worth pursuing? I have an associate's in nursing, bachelor of science in another field and will be starting a RN-BSN program in the fall, (SUNY Delhi online).

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

-Christine