going to florida with out job?

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I'm an er nurse in south Alabama with 8 months experience in er. Acls for 4 months. I'm 23. Its the age old has story of having a grandmother whose health has suddenly turned a corner she had stroke w/ deficiency on her left side and needs help with adls. She lives in florida. My sister is staying with her but as of march 1st she has to be gone. I have about 4.5 grand saved and want to move down there to help her. I know I could last 2-3 months. I wanna get my own place but do not have a job yet. I do however have a Florida license? It's very risky does it sound too risky? I have given this much thought. I need advice.

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Specializes in Home Care.

The economy in FL sucks, secure a job before moving here.

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

In this economy, I wouldn't move anywhere without a job lined up, especially if you currently have one, and you only have 8 months of experience. I think your family should consider an assisted living or something along those lines for her. I'm sorry about your grandma.

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Specializes in Utilization Management.

So sorry to hear about your grandmother.

But...

I agree. The economy is very bad here right now, so it'd be pretty risky for you to come with no job. You might try applying online to some hospitals that are local to your grandmother. It might be easier for you to get hired, being an ER nurse.

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Specializes in CMSRN.

It would be best to have a job first. Family should come first if your grandmother really needs you and there is nothing else available.

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Specializes in OB.

Why not discuss this with the rest of your family and see if they would be willing to help you with expenses for a while if you are unable to find full time work since you will be taking on responsibility for helping your grandmother.

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Give it some more thought first. You might need a meeting with the extended family on this issue.

Is your grandmother so dependent that she needs full-time care? If so, who will take care of her while you are at work?

Who else lives in the area and can be available for your grandmother?

Be careful about giving up a full-time job as a new nurse unless the situation leaves you no choice.

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Where in Florida? Because i know where i live there are plenty of jobs :)

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It sounds like you are close to your grandmother and she is financially limited? If that is the case, I say do what feels right in your gut. I would have moved and helped my grandmother when she was alive if she needed it. But, in her case, she was all set from social security, medicare, and a pension from her late husband.

I don't know the situation, but aren't her children the ones expected to be caring for her, or at least paying for assisted living, not her grandchildren?

Anyway,

Florida is a large state, with many people, many cities, many hospitals, and a million doctors offices and nursing homes. I couldn't imagine you not finding a nursing job in Florida. Do some research on your area and send out a bunch of job applications with a nice cover letter that explains how you are moving to Florida to help your elderly grandmother with your nursing skills. I know if I were the hiring manager that story would impress me as to the value of your loyalty and character. Even if it is not your ideal placement, take a job and keep income coming in. Then you can work on transitioning into something better.

If you could live with your grandmother for a few months before getting your own place, that would help a lot, money-wise.

-Good luck

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I would think twice...................as a Florida nurse I can tell you, it's not so great here either.................and the pay is still lousy!

mc3

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Specializes in jack of all trades.

I'm an experienced RN of 30 years and it took me over 6 months to find a new job where I am located. I agree with other posters in you need to do what is going to be best for both you and your family. If anyway you can try to find employment before you relocate. I know other nurses with less then 1 year experience left thier jobs and are now working in old navy until they can find something. Lots of nursing homes are hiring in this area. Hospitals are being extremely picky for the moment. Pay here stinks also and cost of living doesnt really match the salaries.

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