Military Spouse

[psalms017]

Hello fellow nurses! I would want to ask some good advice especially for those whose husband is on the military. For all we know being a military spouse is quite a bit challenging since we are always relocating (being deployed) from one state to another and getting employment is a challenge since there's always a possibility of license endorsement. For all those who had this similar experience, what kind of advice can you give? Did you guys had a hard time finding a job and being established? Did you became honest with your future employers that there's a big possibility of staying a short time with them? Hoping for some responses! Thanks! 😊

[OneDuckyRN]

Not a military spouse, but have you given any thought to working at VA facilities or travel nursing? It seems like both of those fields would be more understanding of the frequent moving. I think working for the VA may also take care of the license issue, but I can't say for sure. Maybe someone with VA experience can speak to this?

[JWG223]

Not married but most women I work with are married to men stationed at the local base. They don't seem to have problems with employment. Just my tiny datapoint.

[kward6]

The VA could be a good bet. Once you are employed you do not have to change your license when you relocate. Keep in note if you do travel nursing you must have 1-2 years' experience in the field you want to work in (I was told that it is hard to change specialties). I don't see why it would be two difficult to get a job thought, you are usually located in a position for at least 3 years and changing your license only takes a couple weeks.

[psalms017]

The VA could be a good bet. Once you are employed you do not have to change your license when you relocate. Keep in note if you do travel nursing you must have 1-2 years' experience in the field you want to work in (I was told that it is hard to change specialties). I don't see why it would be two difficult to get a job thought, you are usually located in a position for at least 3 years and changing your license only takes a couple weeks.

Hi! Thank you for your response! 😊 Well, I'm still just a Greencard holder and most VA hospitals prioritize US Citizens. I'm also Internationally educated that's why license endorsement takes a long process. My husband is due to relocate every 1-2 years since he's a PA.

I'm just hoping to apply in different Government hospitals (even if it means I'll be a 2nd priority) just to let that foot on the door as my entry level RN experience here in the US.