Great Cities/States for New Grads

[rnrn10]

I'll be graduating this December with my BSN, and I'm confused as to where begin my job search. I currently live in GA. I've been considering TX, NC, and GA. I would like to move to the West coast, but I know the cost of living is high. I want to move somewhere where my rent won't suck me dry.

Does anyone have any recommendations of good places to live where there are good hospitals too? I plan on visiting some places later this year. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[rn4lyfe08]

Do you really want to relocate?? I mean, I did and will again, but most ppl who can't find jobs in the northern states are relocating to the southern states, namely TX, GA, NV, AZ, etc... You said you graduate in Dec., I would begin applying to jobs in your area NOW to stand a better chance of finding employment. If you want to relocate, I know there are some places in southern TX that have a relatively low cost of living, but I don't know how it is where you are in GA. You'll just have to do some more research on what you want and where you want to be both unit-wise and location-wise.

[rnrn10]

I'm not really sure. I'm just trying to think of places in case GA doesn't work out. I'm going to apply to a lot of places in GA and see what happens. I would really love to get a job in the ICU. I'll def have to keep doing my research.