Nursing student planning to move to NC from NY

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Hi everyone! So I am currently a nursing student in New York going to Molloy College in RVC. I am going into my second semester of junior year. Once I graduate and take the nclex my plan is to move down to North Carolina because I've always wanted to settle there but I'm just a little nervous as to if I'm going to get a job there because I'm not from there. I'm probably going to move to Winston Salem area. If anyone has any advice that would be amazing!! Thank you!!

Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

I don't konw a lot about W-S area, but I work with a nurse who lives there. There is Baptist (I don't know it's full name). My nurse friend works with me at Duke on the weekends (stays overnight). I think it is a nice area. There are more employment opportunities in the Raleigh-Durham area and a great social scene/cultural stuff to do

Look into how your license transfers. Check with NCBON to see what you have to do.

Specializes in Palliative, Onc, Med-Surg, Home Hospice.

If you are willing to either relocate to SC (Upstate) or to commute (parts of NC aren't that far from the Greenville-Spartanburg region of SC, you might not have to much difficulty getting a job in upstate SC. I work with nurses who commute from Charlotte, Rutherfordton, Shelby, etc. We are experiencing a shortage in parts of SC right now. You might want to check out SC. Parts of the upstate are very very pretty. Of course, I am biased!

Thank you so much!

Hey there! I am currently a CNA and pre-nursing student in the Raleigh area. I also grew up in the Winston-Salem area. Both are nice, but I think the Raleigh area has more job opportunities. NC overall is a booming healthcare market, so you're making the right move. Best of luck!

Thank you so much! That really made me a lot better about my future decision!!!!

Hi! Do you know of any internships or volunteer programs that I could possibly get into for the summer?? Thank you so much!

If you are thinking about moving to NC I would recommend moving to Raleigh or Durham. Just because there are plenty of job opportunities in Raleigh. Winston Salem has some but not very many job opportunities. I grew up Raleigh, NC and they have a lot to offer, and some many jobs. Move to NC and you won't regret it. Good Luck :up:

Thanks so much!

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