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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:10:35 PM EDT
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If you're not married, I'd recommend joining the traveling Nurse program. My sister is in it, and gets to travel to different cities, live there for a few months, and then move on to the next. Once you find the place you want to set roots, stop there.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:13:01 PM EDT
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If you're not married, I'd recommend joining the traveling Nurse program. My sister is in it, and gets to travel to different cities, live there for a few months, and then move on to the next. Once you find the place you want to set roots, stop there. that's an option that I've seriously considered, but I don't think that I would enjoy constantly moving around. also, as a new grad, I need experience before I can join most travel programs. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:25:25 PM EDT
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If you're not married, I'd recommend joining the traveling Nurse program. My sister is in it, and gets to travel to different cities, live there for a few months, and then move on to the next. Once you find the place you want to set roots, stop there. Im not a nurse but this sounds fucking awesome |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:25:40 PM EDT
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that's an option that I've seriously considered, but I don't think that I would enjoy constantly moving around. also, as a new grad, I need experience before I can join most travel programs. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you're not married, I'd recommend joining the traveling Nurse program. My sister is in it, and gets to travel to different cities, live there for a few months, and then move on to the next. Once you find the place you want to set roots, stop there. that's an option that I've seriously considered, but I don't think that I would enjoy constantly moving around. also, as a new grad, I need experience before I can join most travel programs. Charlotte NC. Great city, and great hospitals from what Ive heard from a few MD friends down there. I also like Scottsdale AZ, But no idea about the hospitals. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:26:24 PM EDT
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Quoted: I'm 22 and will be graduating RN school this May. Massachusetts sucks, and nothing here is tying me down other than family. Fortunately I'm in a profession where I can get a job most anywhere. So, where should I move and why? Bonus points if it's somewhere within commuting distance to a hospital with a good reputation. GO! |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:27:30 PM EDT
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ive heard some good things about Rand McNally.
plus it seems to move around a lot so would get the different climates. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:31:08 PM EDT
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Alaska, Tennessee, or Arizona
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:32:02 PM EDT
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Alaska, Tennessee, or Arizona Arizona is definitely on my short list |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:34:11 PM EDT
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Raleigh research triangle area of NC |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:35:53 PM EDT
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If you decide TN, be very selective which city/town. Im house shopping up there, some neighborhoods great, but down the road, not so great. It depends on what your into. If you want country, suburbs or straight up NY style living.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:37:34 PM EDT
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I've heard contract RN's can make bank in Alaska, and some even get early retirement packages for <20 years. (or so I've been told
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:39:09 PM EDT
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At your age I would move somewhere warm, on the coast, with a great night life. Live it up during your young single years.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:42:18 PM EDT
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i would say houston as we do have some of the best hospitals but traffic is pretty bad.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:43:10 PM EDT
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Florida
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:43:38 PM EDT
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I'm 22 and will be graduating RN school this May. Massachusetts sucks, and nothing here is tying me down other than family. Fortunately I'm in a profession where I can get a job most anywhere. So, where should I move and why? Bonus points if it's somewhere within commuting distance to a hospital with a good reputation. GO! Nashville, TN. World class medical center. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:45:28 PM EDT
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At your age I would move somewhere warm, on the coast, with a great night life. Live it up during your young single years. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:47:31 PM EDT
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do you like winter sports?
If so, Salt Lake City. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:49:45 PM EDT
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What are qualities that are important to you in choosing a place to live?
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:50:57 PM EDT
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do you like winter sports? If so, Salt Lake City. +1. I've lived in several places across the USA. Northern Utah was my favorite. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:52:09 PM EDT
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Get a job as a traveler and get paid to see the country and try out different areas
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:52:43 PM EDT
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Savannah, GA fantasitc city! Dont come to MT we're full.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 4:56:59 PM EDT
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Alaska, Tennessee, or Arizona Lol alaska has really really shitty hospitals.. There is a reason a lot of people travel to Seattle if they need anything important done |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:01:12 PM EDT
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Cheyenne Regional is short RNs. Nice quiet town in a great state. Plus you're only a half hour away from Fort Collins CO, if you need bigger city stuff.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:03:56 PM EDT
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Congratulations on your degree and I wish you the best of luck.
NC is full. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:07:13 PM EDT
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Why don't you continue your education and become a Physician Assistant? Or a NP? That would open the door a lot wider.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:07:17 PM EDT
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If you are interested in Cardiac type work you might try Memphis.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:07:48 PM EDT
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My buddy is a dermatologist, and has his own practice in Raleigh, NC. Great place to live.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:08:00 PM EDT
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AZ, TX, TN
I just left TX for TN. I like warmer weather, but after 15 years of oppressive heat, I'd had enough. I can't imagine that AZ is any cooler than TX. Serioursly, If you are used to the cold weather, words probably can't adequately express how fucking hot you will be if you move to the desert. ETA....If I were in your shoes, I'd seriously be considering East TN. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:10:57 PM EDT
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Florida All full up. Anyone with a Yankee accent crossing into Florida will immediately have their face eaten and the rest of them fed to the nearest large reptile or Hatian. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:11:39 PM EDT
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AZ, TX, TN I just left TX for TN. I like warmer weather, but after 15 years of oppressive heat, I'd had enough. I can't imagine that AZ is any cooler than TX. Serioursly, If you are used to the cold weather, words probably can't adequately express how fucking hot you will be if you move to the desert. ETA....If I were in your shoes, I'd seriously be considering East TN. If Arizona wasn't full, you'd be surprised that we actually get *SNOW* in some parts of the state. Yes, it gets hot. But for 8 months out of the year, we get some *nice* weather, while all y'all are struggling with -9° temps. Nyah! 
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:12:20 PM EDT
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why not pick a handful of places and travel for a few months at a time.
paid recon and all that... |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:15:34 PM EDT
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that's an option that I've seriously considered, but I don't think that I would enjoy constantly moving around. also, as a new grad, I need experience before I can join most travel programs. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you're not married, I'd recommend joining the traveling Nurse program. My sister is in it, and gets to travel to different cities, live there for a few months, and then move on to the next. Once you find the place you want to set roots, stop there. that's an option that I've seriously considered, but I don't think that I would enjoy constantly moving around. also, as a new grad, I need experience before I can join most travel programs. Yep, you're gonna need experience before becoming a traveling nurse. My advice is to live wherever you get a decent job offer. It's tough for green nurses today to find a job. Once you have experience, the world is your oyster and you can go anywhere. Then, you should post this thread. As a male, try to get into ICU, CV, or ER. That's where it's at. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:17:29 PM EDT
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Lol alaska has really really shitty hospitals.. There is a reason a lot of people travel to Seattle if they need anything important done Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Alaska, Tennessee, or Arizona Lol alaska has really really shitty hospitals.. There is a reason a lot of people travel to Seattle if they need anything important done I would disagree with that What we do lack is skilled, sub specialist Also, it is often cheaper to go outside and have the procedure done, even factoring in lodging and airfare |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:25:55 PM EDT
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Alaska, Tennessee, or Arizona Lol alaska has really really shitty hospitals.. There is a reason a lot of people travel to Seattle if they need anything important done I would disagree with that What we do lack is skilled, sub specialist Also, it is often cheaper to go outside and have the procedure done, even factoring in lodging and airfare This. We have a few specialists (Steiner is absolutely fantastic for diabetic stuff) but as a whole there is a lack of the important stuff, endo's for example. FMH gets pretty damn good patient ratings for immediate and general care. The Porter and oncology centers are good as well. BUT the docs up here are more of 'handyman' doctors vs electricians, plumbers, etc when you are trying to build a house. OP Check out Banner Health. They are always looking for clinical staff up here in Fairbanks, AK and the pay/benefits are pretty damn good if you can handle the cold. They do have a travelling nurse program, but you'd spend a good bit out in the bush. There is housing all around the hospital though. I grabbed an apartment literally across the street when I was working there. $975 nets you a 2 bedroom 1 bath ~500 sq ft apartment. https://jobs-bannerhealth.icims.com/jobs/search?pr=0&searchCompany=651629 |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:26:19 PM EDT
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If you're not married, I'd recommend joining the traveling Nurse program. My sister is in it, and gets to travel to different cities, live there for a few months, and then move on to the next. Once you find the place you want to set roots, stop there. That's what my wife did until she met me. 
She loved traveling and now she just moves every 3 years with me. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:27:59 PM EDT
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Savannah, GA fantasitc city! Dont come to MT we're full. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile GA is well past its quota, I hear FL is kind of nice. North Carolina will work too |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:28:17 PM EDT
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I'm 22 and will be graduating RN school this May. Massachusetts sucks, and nothing here is tying me down other than family. Fortunately I'm in a profession where I can get a job most anywhere. So, where should I move and why? Bonus points if it's somewhere within commuting distance to a hospital with a good reputation. GO! If you like beer, women and coffee come to Portland, Oregon. You can get your fill of all three. Join a local Meetup.com group and you will have stuff to do every day of the week. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:28:38 PM EDT
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All full up. Anyone with a Yankee accent crossing into Florida will immediately have their face eaten and the rest of them fed to the nearest large reptile or Hatian. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Florida All full up. Anyone with a Yankee accent crossing into Florida will immediately have their face eaten and the rest of them fed to the nearest large reptile or Hatian. And besides, there are no hospitals or sick old people here anyway. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:31:09 PM EDT
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Dallas has huge hospitals, and a slew of small hospitals. Baylor, Parkland, tons of jobs for nurses.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:33:04 PM EDT
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I have a few friends who do the travel nurse gig... in the last few years, they have lived in Hawaii, Florida, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.... and Hawaii a few more times...
- Clint |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:38:35 PM EDT
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I'm 22 and will be graduating RN school this May. Massachusetts sucks, and nothing here is tying me down other than family. Fortunately I'm in a profession where I can get a job most anywhere. So, where should I move and why? Bonus points if it's somewhere within commuting distance to a hospital with a good reputation. GO! You may want to look at Gillette, WY. Campbell County Health |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:43:30 PM EDT
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If Arizona wasn't full, you'd be surprised that we actually get *SNOW* in some parts of the state. Yes, it gets hot. But for 8 months out of the year, we get some *nice* weather, while all y'all are struggling with -9° temps. Nyah! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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AZ, TX, TN I just left TX for TN. I like warmer weather, but after 15 years of oppressive heat, I'd had enough. I can't imagine that AZ is any cooler than TX. Serioursly, If you are used to the cold weather, words probably can't adequately express how fucking hot you will be if you move to the desert. ETA....If I were in your shoes, I'd seriously be considering East TN. If Arizona wasn't full, you'd be surprised that we actually get *SNOW* in some parts of the state. Yes, it gets hot. But for 8 months out of the year, we get some *nice* weather, while all y'all are struggling with -9° temps. Nyah! OPSEC Yeah, we're full, and even if we weren't there's an ammo tax. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:48:21 PM EDT
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Texas. They have tons of room. You can thank me later.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:51:06 PM EDT
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If I were in that circumstance, I would look closely at Alaska.
Other choices would be: Tennessee, Texas, North Carolina and Florida. 
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Posted: 3/30/2015 5:51:28 PM EDT
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Baylor Dallas (TX) needs trauma nurses stat.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 6:08:32 PM EDT
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Don't come to TN, it sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 Good: - No income tax - Lots of varying terrain to suit your desire from rolling hills to flatland to mountains. - Big cities, if you want: Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis - Lots of small towns if the big cities aren't what you want. - Pretty good gun laws, see exceptions below. - TN recogs all states CCW permits - Open or CC, as you wish - Some counties have the highest deer populations in the US (e.g. Lincoln county) Bad: - Shitty CCW/HCP process: class, license request, then fingerprints. ($40 for class, $120 for permit), plus 4 week waiting time. - Locals have ability to restrict guns, and some city and local parks are GFZs Good luck! |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 6:42:44 PM EDT
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do you like winter sports? If so, Salt Lake City. And Southern Utah if you don't like winter sports. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 6:53:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Texas. They have tons of room. You can thank me later. We need more pro-gun people too. We've got Democrats streaming in to our cities from California and New York. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 7:06:09 PM EDT
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I'd recommend Texas. San Antonio and Houston both have good hospitals
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Posted: 3/30/2015 7:17:03 PM EDT
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