Relocate to Texas- a foreign Chinese nurse

Hi, there, I need help from you all. I am a foreign Chinese. I will be relocate to Texas (Dallas/ Fort Worth area) at the end of this year (2009). Some brief background of mine: passed NCLEX-RN in 2002, got master in nursing in US in 2003, worked in nursing home for less than one year (till January, 2004), entered PhD nursing program in 2004 and will be graduating next month (2009). -------------HERE ARE THE QUESTIONS: (1) it seems that i am eligible for endoresement, because I had not practiced in the past four years and not taken and passed the NCLEX in the same time period. Anyone had the same case? What should I do next? (2) for a foreign Chinese, what long-term facilities would be a good start? -------------Very appreciate any help from you!