First nursing jobs

[rbishop782]

I have a year before I graduate, so I realize this is premature. I know that when I'm done with school, I'd like to get a job in the same area where I want to go to graduate school ... which is a state on the other side of the country. Does anyone know if it's easy or even possible to get your first job out of nursing school in a place where you have to relocate? I imagine it would be fairly easy if I wanted to stay where I am and then move after getting a year or so of experience. But I'm trying to avoid that route if at all possible.

[seasidesoul]

I know quite a few people who went this route. Just make sure you apply for licensure in the state you'd like to work.

[direw0lf, BSN]

This is what I plan to do. Nurses are in pretty high demand where I want to move to (at least...according to searching the hospital careers) Try doing that?

[PyridiumP]

My first job as a nurse was approximately 2000miles from my school. Since where I went didn't have many nursing schools I had three offers. If you are ok w an underserved area I say go for it.

i just noticed my last post was timed for 6:41 pm, but its 12:41 here. What's up w that?

[Hoosier_RN, MSN]

This is what I plan to do. Nurses are in pretty high demand where I want to move to (at least...according to searching the hospital careers) Try doing that?

Go to the state (desired) area on here and ask about job market. Some of those job vacancies are some that never get filled (yes this really happens) , and some require experience or have no new grads status. I think you're awesome for thinking about this now instead of waiting until the month before you graduate, I wish more would do this. Good luck! I'm curious, send me a PM of location if you don't mind to share

[rbishop782]

I apparently have not used the site enough to send PMs, so I'll just post it here. I don't mind. I'm looking at three options, based on their nurse-midwifery programs: Seattle, Kansas City, and Albuquerque. I live on the East Coast.