What states have the best job outlook for new grads

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I have not found a job in California and I'm willing to relocate somewhere that has a better job market. I was thinking of Washington state? What states have the best outlook right now?

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.

People on this forum have screamed Texas, but there may be other states as well.

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In all honesty, none whatsoever. You may find a state that is hiring new grads but it will be flooded with thousands of applicants all over the country. That is the reality of it. I know it cause ive been there. It will be good for u if u know someone who works in the HR or a nurse manager because they can pull out your file and set u up for an interview. Otherwise, your application is just another application ignored.

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I looked for a year in San Diego, CA. I gave up, figured out a way for my husband and I to relocate and I got hired immediately in Texas. The nurse recruiter said Tx's economy is great and that's why they are hiring and the hospital is expanding. After such a hard search in CA, I was surprised at how easy and fast it was to get hired in TX. I did search alot in other states as well, but I'm telling you if are are just "done" searching then apply to smaller towns in TX. I heard the bigger towns are still kind of hard to get hired, but small towns are the way to go. I'm at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. 3 weeks into orientation and it's going great so far. I also heard the hospitals in Midland are in high demand right now. Please PM me if you have more questions. Good luck!

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Specializes in ER/Acute Care.

NC was pretty tight last year, but has gotten better. I just graduated a few weeks ago and had two firm offers before graduation and one pending from the place I precepted. I accepted one of the firm offers and will start soon. Try looking at the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill). Good luck with your search :)

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NC was pretty tight last year, but has gotten better. I just graduated a few weeks ago and had two firm offers before graduation and one pending from the place I precepted. I accepted one of the firm offers and will start soon. Try looking at the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill). Good luck with your search :)

hi where in nc, do you knowanything about eastern nc?:nurse:

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hi where in nc, do you knowanything about eastern nc?:nurse:

Pitt Memorial is in Greenville. I hear great things about the area an I had a classmate who interviewed and was offered a position there. It's worth exploring :)

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