Southern girl thinking about moving to a cold climate

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Hello my fellow nurses,

I've been an LPN for over 2 years and let me say that what Florida pays nurses is outrageous!! 17-20/hr depending on the setting. I've been traveling for a year and a half. Some assignments have been good, some not so good. The most I've made as a travel LPN is 33/hr. but the cost of living was very expensive in the area to which I was assigned. Fast-forward to today 08/24/18.... I'm now in Colorado working in Corrections, and am not complaining at all about the pay. Let's just say its definitely well worth coming all the way here. I can take care of my 3 kids (all are in high school) and pay my bills and able to save quit a bit. The thing is, that I am contemplating moving here for a year or so, then going back home. The contract is basically wide open meaning that I can leave at anytime or stay as long as I want. I just hate to give up this amazing pay only to go back home and struggle. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Yes, I heard that the weather is unpredictable, especially during the winter. Before I started this contract, I put brand new all weather tires on my vehicle. Thanks for the advice!

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Specializes in NICU.

Perhaps you want to consult a tax accountant so you can compare.As for moving the kids,from what Ive read and heard moves are not easy for them in High school.Good luck with all of it.

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Thank you! I will definitely do that.

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Specializes in Trauma, Teaching.

Since two will shortly be away in college, I would feel out how the 3rd feels about changing schools. It's tough but doable, and you wouldn't have to pay taxes in both CO and FL. Maybe the junior would like to learn to ski!

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