RN's...in demand if willing to relocate?

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I am an LPN and somewhat considering going back to school for RN. I have read on here that the job

market is sukky even for RN's. I read on here how so many people send off resumes just to get back an email that says thanks, but no thanks.

So is there a need for RN's or not? If a person is willing to relocate and not be picky, will there be a job for them?

I hate to think of taking out more student loans if I will just be unemployed.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts! :)

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I am from Canada and I know they are here, I am a student but know many RN's in the field that say they are. Here to work as an RN now you have to obtain your bachelors of science in nursing. The good thing is in Canada is that if you start out as casual you can work as an RN or an LPN just to get your sinoritiy up. I am taking my LPN, but I am going to back after a year of working to take my RN. This is also the first year the first round of baby boomers are retiring, so more long term care workers are going to be needed in the near future since there will be a huge demand of clients

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I have read many posts on here that Texas still has a high demand for RNs. I do not live in that area though so I do not speak from experience. Try looking up a thread on that. :)

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Specializes in Psych , Peds ,Nicu.

The question , you have to ask is why there are so many jobs in texas ? Is it due to a booming healthcare economy or simply churning of positions , due to the poor working conditions often mentioned in threads upon this forum ?

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The question , you have to ask is why there are so many jobs in texas ? Is it due to a booming healthcare economy or simply churning of positions , due to the poor working conditions often mentioned in threads upon this forum ?

Hmm well that's a disturbing thought! I hope it's not the latter. Good point... and worth looking into! :)

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Specializes in Med/Surg - Internal Medicine.

Cleveland, OH....demand for RNs with experience in specific fields....VERY DIFFICULT for new grads or those with little experience to get into the hospitals!

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Specializes in geriatrics.

It also depends on what you have to offer, and who you know. That's huge, as well as having references. Many new grads find work within 6 months, and many don't. I think especially if you are willing to relocate, the search is easier. I had a job before I wrote my exam, but I had to relocate for it. You also need to be flexible outside the hospital setting these days.

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Specializes in Hospice.

Utah's RN job market is okay, but not for new grads looking for hospital work. If you are willing to work in a SNF, the job market is okay.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
The question , you have to ask is why there are so many jobs in texas ?
I wish people would stop spreading the myth about plentiful jobs in Texas. Most of the major metro areas (Houston, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth) are totally flooded with unemployed new grads in addition to the masses of experienced nurses who have moved here from other states. The cities have too many nurses and not enough nursing jobs.
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What about Alabama??

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Specializes in burn ICU, SICU, ER, Trauma Rapid Response.

I see a lot of RN jobs in North Dakota, even new grad jobs. I would spend some time searching to the job postings on hospitals websites. Here is a link to every hospital's website by state:

http://www.theagapecenter.com/Hospitals/North-Dakota.htm

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Specializes in Adult Stem Cell/Oncology.

California! I kid, I kid! ;-p

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