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I am finding the job first. At times like now, it's not smart to move without having a good job first. I am a little worried if I can support my family since I don't know what salary to expect...If anyone knows how much is the rent for 2 bdr appt 20-30 min from the city? Thank you very much everyone!!!

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I will start my search. How is the weather in Chicago?

Hi everyone! I am an RN with 2+ years of experience in New York looking to relocate to Chicago ( I also have in mind Philly and Baltimore- whereever I get a better offer). I wanted to ask if you could suggest a better area of the city or even suburbs, how is the school system( I have a 2-grader), what hospitals whould you recommend? How much an RN with 2+ years of experience would make? Aproximate cost of rent fpr 2 BDR apt. Thank you very much. any answer is appriciated!!!

Than you very much!!!

Nurse Stacy62, Thank you very much for taking your time to answer my questions!!! If you were me what other states would you apply to?

My friend suggested Sarasota? Do u know anything about it? Yes 24-25 is a huge paycut. I don't know if I'l be able to make it with my mother and my child... Presently I make $40/hr in NY, but even making that much it is impossible to buy a house here...

I am moving from Brooklyn, NY. It's been good here, but I need something else, my life is different now. Would you say that NC is a better place than FL? My friends are scaring me that I am young and single( I have an 8 y.o. daughter) and I will be bored in FL since the most of population are Elderly. What whould you say? How is the pay for RN's with 2 years of experience? Thank you very much!

Nursestasy62, may I ask you why r u moving out of state?

nursestacey62, thank you very much for your help!! would you say that it is better to start with hospital job than a home care when you move from state to state?Do home care agencies give you patients around your address( do I have to be present in FL first?)Thank you again!!!

Is there anyone who moved from NY to FL with kids?

Thank you very much for your reply. It is evry helpfull and informative. Schools in NY are as bad as you described in Jacksonville. I grew up in Europe (Latvia) and at 7 y.o. we had to stand in front of the class and "spit out" all the times tables at once!!! My daughter is 8 and I am the one who is pushing her to memorize times table since in school they give them homework to do where they have to multiply, but never mention to memorize it!!! This kind of education really sucks!!!Again, I am talking about public schools. I've heard good things about Sarasota and Fort Fauderdale. Is there anyone who lives there with children?Thank you very much!!!

Thank you. Two of my friends left the hospital and went into home care=they like it much better- less stress. I would definately like to try it:)

Hi everone! I am an RN with 2+ years of experience in Medsurg planning to move from Brooklyn,NY to FL. There are many reasons why I'd like to move: I have an 8 y.o- besides bad schools and lack of fresh air, it's overcrowded, noisy, dirty, extremely fast-paced and stressfull.Is there anyone who could recommend a city/ place to move in FL that would be great for kids(great schools, places to go) and interesting and for adults? Are there hospitals you could recommend for me to apply or home care agencies?Thank you very much,everyone!!!

nursestacy62, I am planing to move from NY to FL, I have 2+ years working in a hospital and whould like ro transit into a home care in FL. The company you work for are concidering RN's with HC experience only or they'll give me a chance? Do home care agencies pay more than hospitals?Thank you very much:)

Lisa 1980, I was planning to complete RN-BSN in 2 terms(or 1 year) I still don't understand how long do their (WGU') statistics or chem last? Is there a spesific amount of material I have to cover or number of papers to write or I can be ready in couple of weeks to take an exam(if they have it) ? I'd really appriciate an answer if someone knows what I mean. In terms of affordability- I can only do 2 terms at WGU(financially), but if chem and statistics can fit into one of them I'l go for it.:)