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Im a senior nursing student, my fiance graduates same time i do. and he got a job offer in Oregon....we are from Wisconsin. I got a job offer in Wisconsin already (Sorta, promised the job....but we all know how that goes these days). I did my internship in critical care and was offered a position there when i graduate.... my dream!!!

So now my fiance and i are majorly stuck on what to do!!! he's been trying hard to get a job closer to where i got an offer, but it just isnt happening. So now i'm looking out in Oregon (Ugggh).

How difficult is it to get a license to practice in another state as a new graduate? How is the job market in Oregon?

I'm really stuck on what to do....i dont even know how to go about looking for hospitals in Oregon that are hiring. I'm so at a loss. I had a friend who attempted to get an Illionois license and nothing was workin' out and it took FOREVER.

No my fiance isn't nursing. He is Mechanical Engineering. He landed a job doing something with airplanes and engines or something. It would be right outside of Portland. So pretty much the area you guys have been telling me.

Yea, i figured job market would be cruddy!! We have been talking about it and we are both aware of the situation. He did get a job interview in Minnesota so that will be a little easier. He just likes the one in Oregon better! Don't blame him...but in reality i just don't think its going to work for me.

I completed my internship already on a critical care unit. got offered a job on a critical care unit when i complete (VERY VERY RARE for a new grad)--i'd really hate to turn that down.

it jsut stinks to have to be away from your fiance because of this job market! but i am just so thankful we both were able to attend college and atleast get a job.

I'm not leaving oregon out of the picture. Probably be best to wait a year or two??

Oh...and thanks for everyones help!!! I a was aware of the NLC but i really wasnt sure what would happen if i wanted to work outside of those states. Now i know....

best of luck to other new grads and job searchers :-)

*Jayda*

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