MIchigan or Florida?
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by Jean Marie46514 Nov 20, '12I am moving soon, to either west coast of Michigan,
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west coast of Florida.
I am an RN in my 50s, and have 30+ years of experience, most of it is ICU or E.R., but i have also done home care and hospice. I am wanting to return to home care or hospice.
I am currently UNemployed, for almost 5 years now,
and i wonder which of these two states offers the best chance of my not having to work at Subway, and would employ me as an RN.
My thoughts are, that the west coast of Michigan, being so sparsely populated, might not offer 20 or 30 years worth work for me. (i will have to work well into my golden years) If a job in MI doesn't work out, there aren't as many options left/less healthcare employers to choose from. Not sure that even moving inland to Grand Rapids would have 20 years worth of work for me.
whereas Florida, being so densely populated, might offer better chances of actually working in my field. Lots of various healthcare employers there.
I was looking to St Petes, Tampa, or Sarasota areas.
ANY thoughts or info is much appreciated.
signed,
"hope i don't have to work at McDonalds..."Poll: Which state do you feel would be best?4 VotesLast edit by Jean Marie46514 on Nov 20, '12
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Nov 24, '12 by FLmedI'm in St. Pete. There are a lot of jobs available for seasoned and experienced nurses within the greater Tampa Bay area. Some of the hospitals have gone to hiring only BSN, like Tampa General. With that said, there are still many opportunities down here for any nurse who has a lot of experience. Many snowbirds flock down here from Michigan-- lol! They keep us employed.Jean Marie46514 likes this. - Nov 24, '12 by FLmedKeep in mind that RN salaries aren't always the best here though. But, we don't have a state income tax either. The housing market is great here too. You get a lot of square footage for your money.Jean Marie46514 likes this.
- Nov 25, '12 by Jean Marie46514what a bummer, that an ASN nurse would probably not be hired. That is becoming more and more common.
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Nov 25, '12 by Belle1005With your experience, you should be able to get a position here in FL. From what I've been told and experienced, the Tampa Bay Area is tough for jobs. I had a recruiter tell me unless you've got six months recent experience they won't event look at you but I don't really think thats the case. Also, I'm an ADN nurse and in my three month search have only had one phone interview. Good luck!Jean Marie46514 likes this. - Nov 26, '12 by FLmedQuote from Jean Marie46514Hi, Jean Marie-- you're right. It is becoming more common. I agree-- it's a bummer. I have my BSN, but many of my friends don't. Any hospital who hired some of my ASN prepared friends would be very lucky. Most of my ASN friends who graduated in May of this year have not been able to find employment. One friend finally secured a job at a SNF. In my area, I didn't say that ASN wouldn't get hired. There are lots of hospitals in my area who will hire ASN. You just need experience coupled with that ASN. The ASN nurse has a difficult time finding a job in this area when they are new and fresh out of school. Tampa General is the only hospital in this area who has the BSN only requirement. With that said, graduate nurse/residency programs prefer taking in BSN prepared new nurses.what a bummer, that an ASN nurse would probably not be hired. That is becoming more and more common.Jean Marie46514 likes this.
