Diamond88x

I am really in a "pickle". I am currently a RN in the state of new jersey, and my husband is starting nursing school in the fall. The cost of living in this state is growing every year, and we are struggling living paycheck to paycheck every two weeks (and that includes overtime!). I feel that no matter what we do, we cannot "catch up" and are in debt that just keeps rising and rising. We really feel that we need to leave this state and look for work elsewhere. So if any nurses can chime in, that would be great! We were looking in the North/South Carolina areas as well as Georgia, but were honestly open to any suggestions! I currently work in the emergency department of a trauma center as a RN, and once my husband graduates, he will probably end up on the med surg/telemetry floor till he can get some experience. So, these are my questions: 1. In what state do you reside in, and do you love working in your acute care facility? 2. Are you ratios safe (especially for ED work)? 3.Do you feel that your salary is adequate for your cost of living? (I know we all hope to be getting more, but can you SURVIVE with only working 3 days a week?) 4. Best part of your area (the house sizes, proximity to water, activities etc) I am also in a FNP program part time and plan on graduating in Spring of 2018, so if there is any feedback regarding FNP positions I would love to hear them. Thank you again in advance for your feedback!