Hi im completely knew to this site but i've been reading a lot of posts and everyone seems to be friendly. i am currently a student at Houston community college in tx trying to get my nursing degree. i still live with my parents and they pay for my college. thing is, i really want to move to alaska after i graduate. i was wondering if its a smart move since houston has a really big medical center and i know starting pay is $23. i was wondering a few things: 1) wat is starting pay for a nurse there 2) wat is cost of living 3) would ankorage be a good place to start?(my friend lives there and i wouldnt mind knowing somebody wen i move) thnx for the reply=D