Dallas, Tx Relocating?

[izzy_452002, ADN]

My husband and I are thinking about relocating to the Dallas area in a few months. He works as an engineer so we need to move to a bigger city. My only concern is I've only been a practicing nurse for 13 months I have my ADN. I worked at a long term care center for 5 months then I started working at our local hospital. I've worked at this hospital for 8 months on medical/surgical floor. I dont really know anyone in Texas that I could ask about the opportunities there. I'm thinking about going back to school for my bachelors but wanting to work part time so I don't forget everything. Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated.

[Nalon1 RN/EMT-P, BSN, RN]

Dallas is a very competitive market. Having at least 1 year experience helps you over the new grads with an associates degree, and about on par with BSN's (depending on facility) as far as marketability.

I would say look for full time, work that for 6 months then switch to part time and get your BSN.

Although if you go in looking for PRN, you may find a job quicker.

[shakamama]

Hey, so glad I found a thread regarding relocating to Texas Dallas . I live in New York ) Staten Island) but work in New Jersey / I am a experienced critical care / CTICU but looking to relocate to Texas . I am between Houston or Dallas area . I have been looking into Texas health in Dallas or memorial in Houston( they do have frequent recruiting in Ny). I Will moving alone with possibly my younger sister following later . Hey if anyone has any information about either hospital , the area or recommendations of any kind it would be appreciated. I plan to rent in Texas until settled I own a home in New York and don't want to sell too quickly : thanks

[izzy_452002, ADN]

Thanks so much for the reply! I've been thinking about going the PRN way and getting my BSN more and more lately. Hopefully by the time we move out there I will almost have 2 years experience. Again thanks so much for the insight into the market!!