What's the process for moving out of state after licensing??

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I've been looking into moving out of state after I obtain my RN license next summer. My Significant other is in the Navy, which is my motivation to relocate. From what I understand, the student (me) should license in the state they went to school in (Ohio) and then transfer their license to the desired state. But when should i start applying for jobs? before or after i've gotten my license transferred? Do you think that the time spent moving and being unemployed will look poor on my resume?

So i was wondering, did any of you get your first nursing job out of your home state? what was the process you went though? How long did it take to find a job?

Any information or resources you can provide me would be really appreciated.

Hi TurnfortheNurseRN, how would you say the job climate is in Texas right now? I graduated RN school in May and am still looking but not finding any luck where I am in the east coast (MD, VA, DC area). I have family in Houston and have thought of looking there, but not sure what my odds would be right now.

Where are you located at on the east cost within the MD, VA, DC area? that's a pretty large area. I am in southwest VA and if you apply near Richmond, VA or around that area you should have no problem landing a job. Again, I am not sure if you are near Richmond but they have a ton of employment opportunities for all nurses! Good luck to you!

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