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How are those hospitals (or at least yours) with hiring new grads? I've been looking online and a lot of positions are asking for at least 1-2 years experience and/or additional certifications. Which I obviously don't have at the moment. I currently work in a hospital (as transport), worked at a pediatric office, and volunteered in the hospital. So I have good references. But that's about it.

So I could really use some advice about something I'm seriously thinking about doing. I am a nursing student, currently living in NJ, in my last couple weeks of nursing school, and living at home with my parents. I am doing my job search, and as much as I'd love to stay in NJ (because it's all I know).. I may need to move. My boyfriend of 5 years is pretty sure that he's going to be leaving for Texas to finish up school. If I can find a job, we both like the idea of me going with him and getting my first job as an RN in TX. I've never lived away from home, haven't traveled much, and I know nothing about TX. So if someone could give me some insight, here's what I'd like to know.. With an Associate's degree and no experience as an RN, how's the job market for new grads in Fort Worth/Dallas, TX? What are some good hospitals? What's is like to live there? Is it country or city-like? I've seen some nice apartments near $700 in what I'd like to think is a nice area ..so how's the pay vs living there ($700 is a steal in jersey)? Has anyone made a big move like this that can compare? Any advice is appreciated.. Thanks! :)

I don't know why they don't put it on my drivers license. It's not like I'm the first person ever to have two middle names. So they can't possibly think I'm messing up my own name. But then again, I don't put it past them.. I will call just to make sure. May just have to get my license changed. I wonder if they'll change it without a fee since they messed it up. So I should register on Pearson vue the same way too then? (Full name)

This is my first time on here, so I'm not quite sure how it works but I need some help.. When I applied for my RN license through the NJ state website, I submitted the full name on my birth certificate (First Middle Middle Last). Even though I always put both middle initials, there's only ever one on my driver's license. Will the board consider that as my name not matching my ID on test day? If so, what should I do? I haven't registered on Pearson VUE yet. Do I just register in Pearson VUE with one middle initial like on my driver's license? Do I have to get my driver's license changed? Some clarification would be greatly appreciated!