Marleybsnrn

I recently moved to Oahu (military husband) and Hawaii is not a compact state as of right now. I have always held a (RN) multi-state license. I just applied for a Hawaii license and I was wondering if we happen to move back to the mainland in a couple years to another compact state, will I still be able to obtain my original compact license?

I got all my pre reqs at UCA and wanted to apply to their nursing program and both of the nursing advisors I had were downright rude. The one told me that maybe I should think about doing something else because I wasn't cut out for nursing. So I applied to the UAMS program. I graduated from UAMS in 2010. I am a Registered Nurse and I am constantly getting compliments from patients and peers saying what a great nurse I am. Ha ha to the advisors at UCA. All of the instructors at UAMS were so great. Very understanding with family issues and work schedules and they all really go out of their way to help you if they know you are really trying. It's not an easy program and they will definitely test your abilities, but if you are serious and work hard you can do it. I still keep in contact with several of my instructors and the teaching staff. I will never regret my decision to go to UAMS over UCA. Not sure if that helps any but just wanted to give my input. Good luck with whichever you choose.

I am a new BSN RN myself and I recently moved to the Ft. Campbell, KY/Nashville, Tennessee area. I have applied to at least over 100 jobs in and around the area: hospitals, nursing homes, home health (I'm grasping here), behavioral health, you name it. I've not had one single call for an interview. I have the most excellent references a nurse can have and great job history and experience as a tech in a hospital. I've been told that it's a "good 'ol boy" system here and if you don't know people that know people you can go several months or a year without an offer. I am extremely frustrated. Not sure if you know anyone in that area, but from my experience it would sure help. Just thought I'd give you the rundown of my experience. Good luck to you!