Moved for first RN job, how long before I can get a job back home?

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Hi everyone,

I moved 300 miles away from home for a really great hospital job as a new RN grad (ADN). I had been job searching for over 6 months, and this job was the only callback/interview I got, so when I was offered the job, I took it! I am from Westchester county, NY, and it's pretty much impossible to get a hospital job w/o experience AND be an ADN. Anyways, my job now is terrific, I really couldn't have asked for a better job as a new grad. But I am very homesick and miss my family and friends greatly. I am hoping that after I obtain 1 year of experience I may be able to get a hospital job at home. I am currently taking RN to BSN courses online, which I find to be very challenging while working full time. I really just want to do everything I can to increase my odds of finding a job at home, so I was thinking of joining the regional nursing society in this area as well. Has anyone ever had to move away for your first nursing job? Were you able to find a job at home after a year? I just feel like the stakes are being raised higher and higher in the area that I am from. Some of the jobs I look at now require 2 years experience, BSN required, and certification preferred! I am currently working on a step down unit so I am going to try and get my PCCN certification as well once I have the required work hours for it. I know I am very lucky to have my job, but I really do feel like I need to be with my family, especially my dad..he has a hard time taking care of my sister and the house by himself. Any shared experiences or advise would be greatly appreciated! :redbeathe

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Don't leave before 1 year is up. If possible, hold out for 2 years so you can score certifications--most certs require a minimum of 2 years' RN experience in addition to X hours of specialty experience. Fortunately you can accumulate them at the same time.

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2 years experience. especially if home is at California ;)

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I would say keep applying to jobs and let them know that you are from the area...here is a great article of uncoventional ways to get a job and I hear they work!!!

https://allnurses.com/nursing-job-search/how-i-got-689384.html

I am from that area too, may I ask where you got your current job? I am a new grad and looking....

Thanks!

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