obrn13

Aloha everyone! We just received word today that my husband (USMC) has received orders to KBay in Hawaii. We are excited/nervous about the entire move as well have 3 young boys in addition to pets coming along with us. However, my biggest concern is going to be my new grad status. A little background. I have had my LPN since May 2009 and have about 10 months of experience working in a medical clinic. Prior to that I also had my CNA and worked in a nursing home for about 3 months. I am anticipating graduating this May with my BSN and will - which puts me in new grad status! Our dilemna is that I am sacrificing some great opportunities out here to get right in with a job as a new grad. I am unsure about the availability of new grad jobs for BSNs out in Hawaii and would greatly appreciate some feedback from those living there to help weigh our options before having us all move out there (as my husband knows that he could be a geo-bachelor for a year if it comes down to it). Thank you in advance!! KC

Hello everyone, I am a military wife and mom of 3 boys moving to NC this time next year and I am starting to try to get an idea of where we would like to move to. I am an LPN (have about 10 months of working experience as well as 3 months as a CNA) and am currently working towards my BSN - I will be graduating in May 2013!!! (Almost done!) We have orders to the Cherry Point area but do not plan to live on base - mainly, we are trying to figure out where the best job prospects are for me and then move to that area once I get a job (hopefully). So my questions are: 1. What are the job prospects out there like? Are any areas hiring new grads? 2. In your experience, which hospitals would you suggest that I apply to? 3. If you worked in the area, what has your experience been like.... did you like the hospital, how it was run, all of that fun stuff. Thank you so much in advance for feedback! KC