Relocating to Atlanta from NH

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I have an amazing opportunity to relocate to Atlanta and am going down there the end of this month to see how I like it and scout for jobs and check out the area.

I will be applying to some jobs online trying to get interviews while down there as well as starting the process of getting a Georgia license which seems like it can be tricky. It looks as if being there to do the fingerprint scans is much easier and quicker, which is a bonus....

I already have family and friends there, as well as a home ready to move in to. It almost feels like I am supposed to do this the way things are falling into place for me.

Just wondering if anyone has any advice for me and any leads on jobs.

I am thinking about also getting a per diem at a nursing home as well as working at a hospital. I see lists of hospitals on here but none for LTC facilities anywhere.

Any advice, support, assistance would be most welcome!

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Specializes in LTC- as CNA, L&D, Current- Oncology.

Hey there!! I have been in GA for around 11 years. But am originally from NH, londonderry to be exact :) I am still a nursing student at Emory so I cant give you any insight to working in the nursing field here in Atlanta but I can give you some hospital names that are good. St. Josephs, Piedmont (pay is high or so I've heard), Childrens Hospital of Atlanta, Emory Crawford Long (now re-named Emory Midtown)--I have heard pay is lower here though, Emory University Hospital, Egelstons (peds hospital). Hope any of this helps :)

Jessica

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Hi Jessica, thanks for responding and best wishes in school!

I have called a few places and was surprised that their ballpark salaries were actually higher than here in the lakes region by a good amount! I am hoping that rings true so I can pay off all my school debt sooner.

I am down there for the last week of the month and now finding it may be too short of a visit for all I need to accomplish!

Do you miss anything about NH? I have a great friend in Londonderry now, and planning on heading to their old home day celebration tomorrow!

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Specializes in LTC- as CNA, L&D, Current- Oncology.

awww "old home days" I remember that!! I miss my girlfriends that I grew up with but we still keep in touch. I actually flew back a few weeks ago into Manchester for one of their weddings. I miss the fresh apples and good northern pizza though!! best of luck in your search :)

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Well I hope you got a good flight. I had a hard time finding a deal from MHT. I got one out of Logan for 147 RT all in and the very next day Airtran had a direct go on sale for 159 all in! Who did you book your tix with? I know MHT would be sooo much easier for me.

It sounds like there are LOTS of places to apply down there and I can't wait to see the areas and all. My cousin hooked us up with tix to the Braves right behind home plate and entry into some club there called 755 Club! I have been to ballgames all over but still never to Fenway, lol!

If you work at Emory do you get a break on tuition for continuing ed? How are the schools down there? I want to get my BSN and plan to enroll somewhere soon as I am settled. Its neat how they have specialty hospitals there. I was working at a 25 bed hospital up here! I will be lost in the large hospitals at first!

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The job market in atlanta is kinda tight right now especially if you are a new grad.

If you have experience you might want to try Grady, Peidmont,Atlanta Medical, Dekalb medical .

Good luck

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Specializes in LTC- as CNA, L&D, Current- Oncology.

Hey!! sorry for the late reply. I booked my tickets with Delta :) Also used my frequent flyer miles for a ticket for this coming christmas and it cost me....get this.....25 bucks!!! yippieeeeeee!!! cheapest flight home EVER!

I am not sure if the hospital offers tuition breaks for nuses employed there but I'm going to Emory University and I have something called the NEAT scholarship that gives you 50% of the cost of tuition ($32,000!!) if you agree to work for their hospital for two years after you graduate. So they must have something if you work for them and then decide to further your ed. Good luck!! and keep me posted!!

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