Lost new graduate moving to another state

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Specializes in Geriatrics, MS, Ortho.

Hi, everybody! I'm writing here the 1-st time. I REALY need your advise, because I'm completely lost at this point.

I'm new graduate from RN program, AZ. I don't have RN-license yet. But I do have LPN license (in Arizona). I have 8 month experience in long-term care facility. In the current moment I'm separating from my husband and plan to go with my child to Iowa, Des Moines to my relatives.

There are my questions:

1. AZ and IA are compact states. How will I be able to exchange my AZ LPN license to IA? I looked at IA state board web, but found information for NON-compact states. I even don't know where to start.

2. What is LPN salaries range in Iowa, Des Moines?

3. Could you recommend me a place where to work? I had never been in Iowa; and my relatives are in the process of moving to Iowa too. So, I have nobody to ask advise except you, experienced nurses of Allnurses.com.

I'm frastruated and lost right now: marriage problems on the top of problems with moving/finding job/settling down make me realy overwhelmed.

I APPRECIATE ANY ADVICE FOR MY SITUATION! THANK YOU FOR READING MY POST.

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Regarding the license, call the BON. I think for compact states all you have to do is provide a copy of your license.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, MS, Ortho.

TazziRN, I appreciate your fast reply. I'll definetelly call Iowa State Board of Nursing. If do not need to deal with paperwork&fees for license exchange, then it's a gread news for me: less stress. Thanks again.

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Specializes in ICU, Agency, Travel, Pediatric Home Care, LTAC, Su.

Might want to check out the IOWA nursing forum on here and see if they have any ideas on where to work. Best of luck to yoU!

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Specializes in Geriatrics, MS, Ortho.

KR, thank you!

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