Hello all! I'm a nursing student from Missouri and my situation may sound a bit complicated, but I VERY much appreciate any input. I'm in my senior year of nursing school and I will graduate in May. My HOPE (fingers crossed) is to get hired into a local hospital in Missouri very soon after I graduate. Then, (here comes the complicated part), after working in Missouri for about 9 months I want to leave Missouri to travel abroad for about 3-4 months. I then want to move away from Missouri to ultimately move to Hawaii and work as a nurse there. My questions are: 1. Is it unrealistic to think that I may get a nursing job in Missouri soon after graduating nursing school? 2. Is 9 months too short of a time period to commit to working right out of school, when I plan on leaving to travel? 3. Will employers frown upon my traveling? (I do plan on doing plentiful volunteer work abroad). 4. Is it difficult to renew nursing licensure in Hawaii? I know this situation sounds complicated - some may even call me crazy. But, traveling is my passion and I know that if I don't travel now then I will always look back and wish that I had. After I travel I plan on settling down. I would appreciate any input! Thank you for your time!!