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Gosh... there are so many things to consider. Thanks for that additional info! Once I've narrowed down the state I see myself in for years to come, I have to get my RN licensed endorsed. I'm trying to give that whole process 2 months. With starting clinicals and implementing my DNP project, my hands will be full this year! I'm trying to do as much research I can before the semester. For whatever reason, I think I'm leaning towards Phoenix. Would love to hear from anyone else that can speak on behalf of acute care NPs in Arizona and Florida, in particular, Phoenix and Tampa. As the holidays are approaching for many of us, Happy Holidays!

Thank you both for your input. I have already been looking for acute care NP positions in Tampa and Phoenix. Unfortunately, I haven't found many employment opportunities in Tampa. I have been researching Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. I currently work at a large teaching institute in Chicago, and would like to continue to work at a teaching hospital as an acute NP. If anyone has any insight at the work climate at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix for acute care NPs, I would love to hear from you! Thank you for your time and consideration.

Hi Everyone, I am currently enrolled in an adult-gero acute care DNP program in Chicago, IL, and will graduate December 2015. My boyfriend and I just started dating long distance. He moved to Tampa, FL, and I have been looking at the scope of practice and employment opportunities in Tampa and the surrounding areas. Overall, I have been disappointed with the restricted scope of practice in FL and have noticed very few job posting for acute care positions. Subsequently, he has expressed willingness to move to Phoenix, AZ if it will place me in a better entry NP position. Arizona seems to have a more independent NP scope of practice and according to my search, has a fair amount of acute care NP positions available. If possible, I am going to try to complete my residency out of state in the desired location. The American Nurses Association (2014) suggests considering the following factors: 1) Scope and Standards of Practice 2) State and Law Regulation 3) Institutional Policies and Procedures 4) Self-determination 5) Professional Liability and Risk Management Concerns Can anyone speak on behalf of these considerations for the states of Arizona and Florida, in particular, for Phoenix and Tampa? What else should I take into consideration when looking for employment opportunities? Any feedback is appreciated. Happy Holidays!!! Reference American Nurses Association. (2014). Scope and standards of practice. Retrieved fromhttp://www.nursingworld.org/scopeandstandardsofpractice