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I was hoping that I could get advice on taking NCLEX in a state other than the one I reside in. I am from Indiana and will be graduating this May. However I am looking at out of state jobs, specifically in California. I am applying for residency programs in April and May, hoping to be accepted to one there. With that being said, I am indecisive about where to take my boards. I've heard that it is just money to transfer from one state to another, but wouldn't it be easier to get licensed in the state I plan to go too? I looked up the requirements on the Cali website and it says you do not have to reside there to be a candidate for testing there. Please let me know any suggestions anyone may have!!! :))

I'm currently a senior in the BSN program and have some questions regarding after my graduation. I had briefly looked into the one year work visa in Australia. I recently went there for a nursing trip with NSCS and received a lot of info on them taking Americans for nursing. I'm looking at all possibilities after graduation and was wondering if anyone has experience w a similar situation. I'm wondering about the process and potential finances I may come across. My personal thoughts were that this would be a great chance to build my resume right after college and set myself up for success as well as revisit a place I enjoyed so much. I feel like Australia's health care system is very different and the chance to experience it would make me more diverse let me know any tips you have!!!

There isnt isn't a specific field I'm interested in, I was going to be very open about my first job. If I start looking into specific jobs or grad programs would it be best to directly contact someone from the program? I was assuming this is what'd you'd do but I'm new to this job search and didn't know how far ppl take it as far as actually contacting the employee. Would I just tell them my situation relating to my boards and see what their options are for employment? I'm just so confused and want to be successful since I'm starting my job search so early before graduation!

I am currently a senior in college and will be graduating with my BSN in May 2015. Although i wont be graduating for about another year, im trying to start my research now to hopefully better my chances of finding a job. I have CNA experience of 4 years and recently went to Australia/New Zealand to voluntarily learn about their health system. I keep hearing word of how hard it is to find a job as a grad. Will my CNA experience help me in the long run even though its not licensed experience? I currently live in Indiana but am looking for a job absolutely anywhere. I have nothing in Indiana to hold me back so my plan is to definitely get out of the state and explore while I can. My only problem is I dont understand how Im suppose to apply for my boards if im not sure where i will be getting a job? Some places wont even look at the aplication without the person holding a license in that state? I have been looking into residency programs to help me better transition but they only start a few times a year. I was planning on taking my boards in july but i have no idea what state to apply too or where to begin with my job search! Please Helpppppp!!!!