Where in the US do they need RNs really bad?

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That a hospital job could be gotten easily. Places that are undesirable to live/small town/big town, whatever. Clean lic/no convictions. I'm over 45 and have no hospital exp. All replies appreciated. Thanks! :)

Specializes in Nursing Home / Prison / Hospital.

Yes, lived in Indiana for years. It's a horrible state to live in. If you don't live there already, DON'T MOVE THERE! Here are just a few reasons why the OP should stay away from Indiana.

Indiana discriminates against gays and lesbians. Law allows for businesses owners the right to deny services to gays and lesbians for religious reasons. Women in Indiana earn just 74% of what men do. Only 47% of the state exercises frequently, fourth lowest in the nation. Indiana has the lowest voting population in the nation. Indiana has the 6th highest rate for lung cancer. The air is polluted from being overly industrialized and a high rate of smokers. 12th highest divorce rate in the nation. Lowest consumption for fruits and vegetables. Worst water pollution of any state in the country. Drive anywhere in the state, you'll notice all the trash on the roads and how people drive extremely aggressively.

Some people will adamantly defend this state. But people who come here to live or visit won't have to wait long before coming to their own conclusion about how awful it truly is. So again, to the original poster, DO NOT MOVE TO INDIANA!

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Have you actually lived there or do you have some kind grudge against the state? I lived there all my life and only moved out of state for a nursing job because at the time Indy was not hiring new grads. I think calling the state "a toilet that hasn't been flushed in years" a little harsh.
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While I may not agree with some people's personal behaviors/ habits, they still (at least to my knowledge) have a right to not exercise, not vote, not eat fruits and vegetables and can smoke in appropriate areas. Judgments and rights are/can be different and we need to recognize and respect those differences even if they fall outside our value system. Freedom still reigns--at least for the time being í ½í¸Š

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Where ever you are...apply, apply, apply. The squeaky wheel gets the grease as I found out, in the hardest state to find a nursing job right out of school with an ADN, the great state of New Jersey. My persistence wore em down and now I am reaping the rewards, with excellent pay, a 401K and benefits galore and all on the "Jersey Shore!"

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Specializes in CVICU.
You've got to watch out for those "sign-on" bonuses; sometimes they're misrepresented. When I went to work for Tenet, I was promised a $5k sign-on bonus. Turns out the broke it up into pieces: $1750 with the first paycheck, $1750 at the completion of a year's service, and $1500 for relocation assistance. Since I lived only 15 miles away, I didn't need to move. Can you say "POOF" to $1500? I did. Never got any of it.

To add insult to injury, Tenet took taxes out the "bonus" on the two checks I did see. I ended up with about $2250 total out of what was promised as a $5000 bonus.

I should have known that when a company cheats you starting in the very beginning, it's just the first chapter in the book.

A bonus will always be taxed, no matter if you're an office employee getting a Christmas bonus or a nurse getting a sign on bonus. Did you not just get to pocket the $1500 relocation assistance since you didn't need to relocate?

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Specializes in School Nursing, Hospice,Med-Surg.

I have several girlfriends who are military wives. They've been stationed in Minot, ND at different times and can't say enough horrible things about it and wouldn't wish that place on their worst enemy. Actually, I've never heard anything good about Minot. My hubby was raised in Grand Forks, ND. Just from hearsay and the minimal visiting I've done in ND, I personally wouldn't recommend going there at all for a job. It does seem like a terribly cold and depressing place.

On the other end of the spectrum is Louisiana and I can't recommend that as a place if you have a family or plan on raising one.

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Fargo is probably the best city in ND. I agree, I've heard bad things about Minot, but also about Bismarck and Western ND which is going through the aftermath of the oil boom, which is a bust now. Fargo is on the border with Minnesota, with a lot of lakes to visit over the summer. The weather does suck during the cold months.

Fargo is also the best paying city in ND. Hourly rate is higher than in other cities in ND.

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Have been thinking about IHS. What is that like?, is the salary competitive?, are the living conditions worth the while?, Please someone tell me is this truly an unforgettable experience? or is it just a way to get your loans paid off. The latter would be great but... I really want the opportunities to better myself as a nurse, as a person and be able to learn things that we would not be normally exposed to. It has been a dream for quite a long time, and something i am sure that I would cherish and be able to put to practical use but am I reaching?, What is it really like?

Hoping to hear from those of you who have chosen this path and found the truth to the real life experience.

Sincerely,

Nurse in Transition.

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So that everyone understands where I am coming from,, It took a looong time to get through school, it took a looong time to pass the test...But. I DID. Regardless of how many times they tried to kick me out and throw me to the side with lame excuses. I have been recently working as a post-acute care/ Rehabilitation Nurse in a SNF. But when I started this quest it was not where I thought I would end up. Although learning from LPNs with 10 times the experience and knowledge is not a bad thing, I just keep thinking that is just the begining of my path. I won't lie I am pretty old to be a brand new nurse (50) but unlike my fellow aged friends I plan to live to well past the average. and experiencing all that I can in my second Half century... the difference is That I really want to make a difference.

So if there is someone out there that is working in the IHS (remember I said this has always been on my heart to do) Please make it known to me that this is a path worth taking.

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Sorry, but that is where My quest began (HCA). had a great job (at the begining) hired on as a Nurse Intern. BUt. after passing NCLEX..... 23 applications..and ONly 2 interviews later I was told that they only wanted experienced nurses. Only to find 3 mos later ads for new grads. SO all I can say is HCA has left a really bad taste in my mouth.. especially since the very next interview for outside the network hired me that day,.

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Specializes in Care Coordination, MDS, med-surg, Peds.

Indian Health Service, Sometimes you can get reimbursement for loans

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Specializes in psych.

Thanks to everyone. This was helpful. I recently thought about relocating too. I have that to my advantage, no kids or spouse/SO. It would be a new adventure. I could keep applying here but I'd rather maximize my time and efforts. There are so many new grads to choose from here, I'm going to be passed over. I've worked almost 2 years in psych now, so I've saved up a decent amount of money to do this.

Would it be better to relocate, then apply for jobs or apply then relocate? I was going to do relocation then apply because it shows you're serious about it but hey, if doing the latter works then I'd rather do that.

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Specializes in PACU, pre/postoperative, ortho.

Central & southern IL. Multiple hospitals offering bonuses up to $10,000.

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