New Grad, New State

[SweetKoren]

Hi all!!

Here is my situation. I graduated with my ADN in December, and passed my NCLEX in Feb and got my Ohio license. Then, we decided we wanted to move to FL. We have family down there, so we have a place to start. I have already got my FL license as well, through endorsement. I have applied for many, MANY, jobs; and I have gotten quite a few callbacks, but no interviews yet. A few places have asked if I can fly down for an interview but the timing hasn't worked out just yet.

My question is this; do I move before I get a job so I can more readily take interviews, or wait till I get a job to move?

My hesitation is that I have my family moving too, two little girls (1 & 3), my hubby, and my mom. My current plan is to get a job, then move in with my in-laws who live in FL. I then plan to spend about 2-4 weeks settling into my new job and finding an apartment. Then my daughters and mom will move down with me. My husband is planning to stay behind to finish house repairs and sell our house, then move down about 4-6 months later.

I just don't know if I am being impatient by opting to just move now, hoping it will help me land a job faster, but risk being without my family for longer.

Anyone been through this before that can send some advice my way will be greatly appreciated!! Thanks all!!

[mvm2]

If you have in-laws that are willing to have you,maybe you could call them and ask if you could come there while you are looking for a job. I think things might go faster for you if you were in Florida. That way you would be much more readily available for interviews, and if you are in Florida you might find more job opportunities. Yes you might be away from you family a little bit longer then planed but I really think you will land the job faster if you are in Florida then in Ohio

[sistrmoon, BSN, RN]

I didn't have a family yet, but I got the job first then moved(Texas to NY.) I did phone interviews first( which I've been looking for local jobs now and they even do that as a screening) then set up in person interviews if that went well. I was flying out to see my boyfriend at the time so I just let the employer know my availability.