New Grad Moving from California to D.C....And I need Advise

FullGlass, BSN, MSN, NP · Mar 15, 2018

You can take the NCLEX for any state while you are in California.

Ruby Vee, BSN · Mar 15, 2018

I am graduating from an ABSN program in May 2018. My husband just found out that he will be relocated to D.C. by the end of the year (December). So I am in a weird position and I don't know what to do!
I have decided that I will get my initial license in D.C.... working with the school for that. What I don't know is if I can take the NCLEX in Cali still?
Second problem is timeline...Graduate in May, NCLEX in August probably, and move in December, new grad programs in D.C. start in February... So what do I do with the 5 months I am in Cali with no job? Do I try to do CNA?
The new grad in DC require that I have NO previous RN experience...zero
My concern is that I am doing nothing, the new grad problems in DC will question that? Also if I am applying from California, will the DC new grad program take me seriously?
Any advise/direction/help would be so appreciated!!

I'd try to line up a job in DC that starts in February just as soon as you can. Take the NCLEX in DC in August and take some extra time there to scope out the city. Look online for homes to rent, and drive around to check them out from the outside. That will give you a good idea if you like certain neighborhoods or not. If you haven't already got a job, do some interviews as well. Some large apartment complexes will show you around, take your information and possibly even rent you a place if they know they're going to have a vacancy around the time you need it.

I wouldn't take a CNA job for just five months unless the employer was good with that. Maybe work as a waitress for 5 months to make some money? Or take five months off to prepare for the move?

sallyrnrrt, ADN, RN · Mar 16, 2018

I loved the fogey bottom area of DC, ( NW)