Fiance's job on the move and about to graduate.

[kan0505]

Hello,

I am graduating in October with ADN. I also have a business degree in Marketing. My fiance has landed a job that moves around a lot (about every 6 months). We have been doing the long distance thing for a while and are well over it. My question for you all is how do I move around and get a grad nurse job??? I am lost...His next move should be in February and we have no clue where. I will be getting my RN license in my home state before the move. Any suggestions would be so much appreciated.

[cute-1]

As a new nurse you will need to stick in one area for at least a year to get experience,once things pick back up you could do travel nursing.

[kan0505]

Yes, I thought that is what you would say. I really need to weigh my options. Do you know about the grad nurse opportunities? I have looked all over and it does not seem to be that many jobs for grads??

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Depending on where you are jobs may be scarce. I too endorse the get a years experience first. It's no fun doing long distance relationsips but it is possible. My husband lives 165 miles from me and we see each other on weekends. Wve been doing this for >2 years and plan to do it for another 3 yes at least. Like you this is due to jobs.

[kan0505]

Makes me feel good someone can relate to my situation. I know in these times we have to do what we have to do. We are at a point in our relationship that we need to settle down. I am of course confused on what to do. He is out of state- right now we see each other every 3rd weekend. Its tough-as you know. It is just very overwhelming - trying to get a new job, moving, licensing, NCLEX. I finish practicum in October, then it will be interesting to see what happens!! Any more advice would be appreciated! I am just overwhelmed!

[April, RN, BSN, RN]

It really sounds like your only option would be travel nursing, but I believe most companies require 2 years experience because you get very little orientation at each new assignment. You are expected to hit the ground running. I know it stinks, but as you said yourself, you kind of have to do what you need to do right now so that you can be together in the near future.

The other option is for your fiance to look into other job possibilities with less traveling.