Where should a new grad BSN move?

[NewYorkerGirl]

Hi all,

I have applied to numerous residencies all over the country, and only have 1 interview scheduled. I will move anywhere for work. I am looking for an acute care hospital setting. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

[DatMurse]

Military men are not my type at all. Also, I don't think a New Yorker like me would do well in Texas. I looked at a hospital in rural Vermont, but housing seemed to be impossible (no affordable rentals). It's still something I'm open to if anyone has any names of Vermont or Maine hospitals I can look into.

I will apply to ND if nothing pans out in the next month. I'm going stir-crazy sitting in this house with nothing to do. I need a job!

might as well apply even if you arent sure. Its a good idea to set up your backup

[karen flink]

Would you be interested in relocating to California (central valley region)?

[llg, PhD, RN]

Anything on the east coast? I think I could put up with Lincoln NE for a year. Those other places will be the death of me.

That's part of the problem. Most good employers don't want to hire people on a temporary basis. The cost of orienting you are not worth what they will get in return. That's why only places that are desperate would even consider it.

That's why I suggest focusing on areas you can see yourself settling in permanently -- or at least for several years. For example, a place where you have relatives or friends, or where you might want to go to graduate school. That way, you can talk about why you want to move there in your application/interview and sound like you actually mean it.

We rarely look seriously who would consider moving here only for the job. We've been burned too many times by people who stay a year, then take that 1 year of experience and use it to get a job "back home," where they really want to live.

[emoraver]

Look at Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY. I interviewed for a job there but turned it down cause it wasn't the right fit...but they hire new nurses and Louisville is a really cool little city. I loved the hospital and the manager and the other nurses I met doing share time. (This coming from a person who has lived in NYC, Boston, Singapore, London, Austin...etc)

Best of luck to you!

[HopefulSRNA1234]

I hear Albany and other upstate New York places are pretty good for new grads. And after you get a year experience you can try your luck in the city. I think people have better luck in Jersey too (compared to the city)

[estrellaCR, BSN, RN]

ANy rural area in any state is a good bet. Most people esp new grads do not flock to rural areas so they hire new grads easily there. I also saw on this forum that North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana are very new grad friendly.