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Hey yall.. yes YALL haha im from TEXAS!!!! im thinking about moving to colorado im a nurse in texas!!! fairly new. my sister lives in conifer and works in Denver not as a nurse though. I wanted to know all the things about being a nurse in colorado!

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

It's a very hard market. What do you bring to the table? (sorry, I'm watching Shark Tank)

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im a new grad! wont be moving for about another year. i currently work on med/surg floor. i start my BSN program in august!

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

One year of experience is a little hard to have doors open for you, especially in a non-specialty area. Definitely get your BSN, and if you could bring TWO years of experience, you probably wouldn't have any trouble finding work.

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alright, awesome thank you!!

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Actually I have almost 3 years experience, have been a dept manager as an occupational health nurse (very similar to ER/Trauma), worked at the colorado state prison and currently work LTC in a skilled nursing facility and still cannot get into a hospital. I get told after every interview, "we like you and are confident in your abilities, but were looking for someone with more experience." Good luck anyhow!

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