Nursing Demand in Nebraska.

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

I have been an ED nurse for about 2 years now and I live in the state of IL. This state is about to die. I am looking for a possible relocation, was wondering about opportunities in emergency rooms in Nebraska. Btw I only have my associates, any input would be appreciated.

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

Silence

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

As a former Illinoisan, I feel your pain! I second your desire to get out of that sinking heck-hole as soon as possible.

NE is a great place to live 9 months of the year. Winters are harsh, but you are probably used to that. We have relatively low unemployment, good quality of life, decent public schools, phenomenal private options, and a surprisingly large and respected health care industry for a state that is mostly rural. Our tax burden is high compared to other states, so don't expect a big break on taxes.

The bulk of the population of NE lives within an hour of the Iowa border in the Omaha and Lincoln areas. Nursing jobs are available in these cities, and while BS degrees are preferred, they are not a firm requirement for most employers. If you are interested and willing to consider a rural setting, I believe you could literally go just about anywhere and find employment.

Hurry on over. Football season starts soon!

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

I can't comment on the demand for nurses, but I grew up in Omaha and it is a wonderful place full of better-than-most people.

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

Actually your state has a tax surplus of 2.5k a year, i have done my research and your state has been doing very well the last 10 years budget is controlled well.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Indiana is a great place to live and gaining Illinois refugees by the minute.

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

I was born in Indiana, you never want to go a place with mass migration of Illinoisians.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.
I was born in Indiana, you never want to go a place with mass migration of Illinoisians.

Why would you not want to live surrounded by smart people? :)

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

Because they are probably there same ones that caused illinois to be the way it is.

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