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Hi everyone, I am new to this board. And I must say that reading your various posts has helped me in my decision making process regarding my becoming a nurse. I have a BA degree in Sociology and I am looking for a descent nursing program in the US. I currently live in the Bahamas. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Also after I have obtained my BSN degree, does anyone think that I would be able to find employment in the US? Any help that any of you can provide would be gretly appreciated.

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Hi Keisha! :)

Ex-hubby and I paid a visit to your beautiful homeland back in the mid-1980's, and had the best time of our lives! Ahhhhh, the memories of the Bahamas! ;)

You mentioned wanting a quiet, oceany, cultural place to work, and I have just the perfect place for you to consider. It's in San Luis Obispo, California! Great place, great town, great people, wonderful ocean views, and even beautiful mountain views!!!

I did a traveling assignment there once, and loved it! :) Pismo Beach was my daily hangout! Another nice city nearby to visit is Solvang...a wonderful quaint Dutch Village for shopping, sightseeing, and such.

Happy travels to you, Keisha! :cool:

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sicu queen, i actually lived in that area for a period(about 9 months), but i didn't like it too much. i met some cool people, but after a while, i knew that it was time to move on. but thanks for your suggestion.

and for all of you who have visited us down here in the bahamas, come back for another visit. we now have a wonderful hotel on paradise island called atlantis. it's a bit pricey, but it's really nice.

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Specializes in Mental health, organization and leadership.

Ho ho ho- I offer you my place here in a (at the moment) dull and cold Sweden...:) I could need some time at Bahamas...

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Keisha, that's the name of the hotel my ex and I stayed in during our vacation there! What do you know! And, we loved both Nassau and Paradise Island! Beautiful doesn't begin to describe that place! :)

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It's going to be hard to find any place that you will like as well as your home. However, I certainly understand the desire to wander a bit. Florida or the Gulf coast would probably be a good choice for you. As the others have said, first pick where you want to work then take your Boards in that state. Good luck!

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Florida Keys, Merritt Island, Jupiter Beach,FT Lauderdale,FtWalton Beach,Anastasia Island,StAugustine,Venice Beach, and a hundred others.

Considering offers in Ormond Beach, Port StLucie and Palm Bay all on Atlantic Coast. My husband was born in Orlando and lived at the beach weekends, surfing, sailing, girl watching,etc...

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I have found that in Florida the economy is not equal to the cost of living ..........living in a nice environment is good but also to if you want to make more money the northern states are better but I would love to settle in Florida, Georgia, Baton Rouge, etc....but I would have to save a lot of money first and have my home built and all that before I actually relocated as I know I would not make the same amt of money in the south. I am from Jamaica and it took a while for me to get use to the cold weather, I enjoy the money I am making but I do not enjoy the weather changes I wish you well in your search ..........

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