I am moving from NJ next month and have had multiple phone interviews. I have 8 years experience, a BSN, and a certification in my specialty and my highest quote so far was $29.50. I know cost of living is lower but with so many people moving to the Nashville area daily the cost of homes and what not in the surrounding towns has gone up. I don't know how we are going to afford a home. I'm contemplating switching careers at this point. Nursing is a lot of work and although I do enjoy what I do, I feel other professions get paid the same, if not more there, and is less work.