I'm coming home...

[kplp1111]

I will be graduating (fingers crossed) in May with a BSN from a college in Idaho. I am from the Dallas area and will be returning there shortly after graduation, two-three weeks after. My family and I will be living with my wife's parents until we find employment. I was wondering if you guys could offer me advice on when I should start applying for positions in the area? Should I wait until I graduate or should I start earlier? Would me being an idaho resident hinder my chance of getting an interview? Should I wait until I'm back in Texas? I am so excited to be coming home! I know the market is tough, are there hospitals I should avoid?

I really want to work in the OR, I will be precepting in the OR and just love everything about it.

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Congratulations! I know can imagine how excited you must be.

All of the major urban areas in are awash with new grads. It's less likely that your application will be taken seriously unless you are good to go... with a Tx license & local address. You could use your in=law's address on applications along with your cell phone number. As a new grad, you may get a pass on the license issue for a while.

Best of luck to you.

[kplp1111]

Those were my thoughts, they said I could use their address and we have a texas cell number, 903... So I feel confident on that front. Should I start applying now(March -April)? And can I only apply to new grad positions??or should I just mass apply? I'm a disabled vet, so I have help there...