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Thanks. The issue is that most of our health care facilities are in TN. I just happen to live on the VA side. Do you live on the border/stateline in WV? That's my big issue.
Truth be told, I used to wish I could move (I was slightly younger) and now, here's that very thing that somewhat forces me to and now, I don't want to. It takes money and also, I am a new nurse. So, if I moved, it's financially supporting myself, it's having to go through that first year in a new place without support, it's culture shock if I move to a larger area...yes, we get culture shock too, not just you all moving from big cities to smaller areas. I think if I had to move, I would need to have a roommate to help off-set costs. If I did have a roommate, I would want to a new nurse to go through that first year shock together, even better if they were new to the area, as well. The situation is just so overwhelming emotionally too...
I live on the border/state line to VA. So I could work in either WV or VA. I completely understand about the culture shock. I moved from a very small town in WV to a big city in NC & I was totally overwhelmed at first. I also know how hard it is to not be around family & a support system, that's the reason I moved back to WV.I wish u the best of luck :)
wish_me_luck, BSN, RN
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Hello!
So, my case manager told me December is the magical month to be able to look for work. I am looking on the other side of the line for a job, so two prayers needed...
1) That I am approved by my case manager and both BONs
2) That I can find a job--my dream job would be to get employment at the health dept as public health nurse. If that cannot happen, I will take med-surg or mental health.
Thanks!!!
WML