May I hear from those that relocated as new grad.

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Hello guys, I am having to relocate 8hrs. away for my first RN job. As a new grad. I have not had any luck with a job in DFW, and unless something spectacular happens by the 15th, I will be on the road. How many of you relocated for new grad work, and did you stay, how long, did you return? I feel somewhat sad leaving my home of 38 yrs. and then again I should look at this as an adventure and learning opportunity. I appreciate any feedback and advice.-Thanks!:nurse::redbeathe:nurse:

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

I relocated, but that's because my husband is military. I relocated before securing a job, but was lucky and found one within a couple of weeks of moving here. We probably won't move back to Ohio, only because we like warmer weather and there aren't any military installations except for NG armories (and my husband is active duty) and Wright-Patterson AFB. We plan on staying in Texas until my husband gets his new assignment, which will probably be in a couple of years or so (we just moved here in May)

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Specializes in ICU.

I relocated for my first nursing job as an LPN an hour away. I loved it and never looked back. And now as an RN new grad I am again relocated to get into a hospital 3 hours away. I moved last week and start next week. Personally after 6 months of trying to get into the hospital I don't care that I have to move, I am just so glad for the opportunity!! Lots of people I graduated with still don't have a job at all or are stuck in the LTC facilities. Be grateful and look forward to a new chapter of your life! :D I bet you won't regret it. Besides after a year of experience you will be much more marketable, and the job market in your hometown will open up for you.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

I relocated 3000 miles away. I went from a large city to a small town. I'm homesick sometimes, but I like my job and the pay is great. I've been gone a year, and I plan to stay at least one more. It's been well worth the move. I would also suggest to keep your first job at least a year. Anything less, and you're still a new grad.

Sometimes you do what you have to do. Many of my friends back home are still PRN. I needed a full time job.

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Many years ago, I relocated a few months out of school to take a job in my preferred specialty. I stayed in that job ~3 years and then moved on (for a variety of reasons) to other jobs, but, >25 years later, still own a home in that community and consider it my permanent home. It was definitely a great choice for me. I never even considered returning to the city in which I had gone to school -- I had been living there ~8 years, but didn't particularly consider it "home."

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Specializes in Emergency Medicine.

Hi Mom35..........

I moved an hour and half away from my family right after graduation to take a job in the ER. I refused to take a job in med/surg like so many had suggested when my heart has always been prehospital and ER. I applied, interviewed and got the job. Found a beautiful, brand new place to live and everything fell into place. I always felt like it was meant to be. I am meant to be here, even if for a little while. I like it here, coworkers are great and learning so much.

So, my advice to you is go for it. If it feels right to you, you really want this job, pack up and GO! The homesickness sucks sometimes but you make new friends and the new adventure is kind of exciting. Good luck to you and many blessings on your new journey.

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When I started looking for work outside of the DFW area, the first place I applied to called me back within a couple days, set up an interview, and offered me a job on the spot. I was also allowed relocation expense reimbursement, NCLEX reimbursement, and tutition reimbursement although I haven't looked into the latter yet.

I love Dallas, but I don't really miss it at this point. I'm really happy with where I ended up. The facilities out there really burned me with absolutely shutting out new grads so screw 'em. I have no plans to move back to Dallas any time soon, although I have only been out here for a couple months so I guess it's hard to say.

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I graduated Dec 2010 and was looking for jobs in the Houston area....couldn't find anything so I expanded my search and landed up 9 hours away from Houston. At first I loved it, but I took a position in Med/Surg so now that I'm nearing my 1 year I'm bored to tears and looking for ER (where I've always wanted to work) or an ICU position.

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Are you all saying that in the DFW area they aren't really hiring new grads? Because I was considering getting my bsn out there and moving there permanently but if they have no new grad opps then I don't want to risk it

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