Nurses Moving States Get Blocked by Licensing and Low Pay

“Hi everyone, I currently live in northwest Indiana. My hourly rate is $44.78 with a night shift of $4.50/hr, weekend differential of $4/hr. I am in emergency room RN with a BSN, TNCC, EPNC, NRP, BLS, ACLS. I also have 13 years of experience with nursing. I have been in EMS as EMT for 6 years prior. How much will the rate be in St Louis? Is it more or less? I try using glass door, indeed, and payscale with a lot of variations and discrepancy. Any help is appreciated. Thank you submitted by”

“Hi everyone! I’ve been a NICU nurse for about 6.5 years and I will be relocating to the Denver area next year. All of my nursing experience has been in NICU and moving to a new hospital would most likely mean night shift if I want to stay in the NICU. I don’t think I can put my body/mind through that. Are there any dayshift jobs out there you guys would recommend for a Nicu nurse? Is the clinic life rough? I’m also afraid that I’ve pigeon holed myself with only having Nicu experience. I don’t re”

“I’m considering applying to one of the Boston hospitals. I’m currently in outpatient specialty and currently making $107k as a clinical nurse coordinator with 8 years of experience. My question is, how are our ratios? I’m not looking for a leadership position in Boston, just looking to start on the floor again. Also, with the pay ranges being so wide, where does someone with 8 years of experience sit on the pay scale? submitted by /u/charlie03087 [link] [comments]”

“I recently got my RN license and am applying to new-grad programs while continuing to work as a CNA at a SNF. Two agencies I work with said it’s okay, but I’d like to hear from others. Are there any licensing or liability concerns? submitted by /u/NeatFollowing3881 [link] [comments]”

“I work as an LPN in the province of Alberta and I really enjoy my scope. I can spike blood, start IVs, push medication IV direct and care for my own POD of highly acute patients. My husband and I could be moving to another province and he’s looking for work (I have no idea where we’ll end up.) I’m wondering what other provinces have a similar scope for LPNs and which provinces should I avoid? One of my friends said that LPNs in New Brunswick are essentially HCAs and as much as I love HCAs and ap”

“I’m an RN with a masters in Pubic Health as well. I’ve worked bedside and as an infection preventionist. Husband is a licensed family & marriage therapist who does a lot of telehealth. We want To move in about 5 years and our kids will be 7&9 by then. I’m so exhausted living in fear of the next school shooting, the next drive by shooting where I live, etc. I’m just tired. I want to live somewhere progressive politically and culturally & safe. We are a mixed family (Mexican, Black, bo”

“Guys, I recently moved to SC and was wondering how long a SC nursing license takes, im doing one with endorsement and a temp license but just wanna make sure because I don’t want it to take too long as I start work in early November. submitted by /u/kydajane97 [link] [comments]”

“Hi guys, Little bit of back story: I currently live in Canada and have always wanted to move to the US. I have been applying to nurse residency programs over there which sponsor TN visas but have only heard back from a few. I graduate this December and am planning to write the NCLEX shortly after. I got a job offer at Center point medical centre in Kansa City, Missouri on the PCU unit. I am so thrilled about this as they are sponsoring me for my EB3 green card through the hospital which is somet”

“I'm currently attending a community college to become a nurse, specifically a CRNA, but I don't know if I want to remain in the US in the future and I assume it would be rather difficult to transfer all of my degrees and certificates to practice in another country, as well as, learn the regular and medical language of said country, so I'm interested in researching other jobs. I specifically like the pay of being a CRNA, it has a $200k salary, so are there any jobs recommendations tha”

“Considering urology NP position open in my area, currently FNP in primary care. Wondering if any urology APPs would mind sharing their experiences in the field and what their typical day looks like, especially if you transitioned from primary care previously. Thank you. submitted by /u/GloomyBug_43 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone! I’m currently a final-semester nursing student at a university in Amman, Jordan, that is accredited by ACEN. I’m also a U.S. citizen. I was born and raised in North Carolina but moved to Jordan during middle school, and my goal is to return to the U.S. after graduation to work as a registered nurse. The main issue I’m facing is that my university doesn’t really know how to guide students in my situation, particularly American citizens who completed their nursing education abroad and”

“Any tips on what recruiters look for when interviewing? Struggling to get a job as new grad. Lots of postings require 1 year nursing experience. Doing home health right now but any tips? submitted by /u/Difficult_Mobile_548 [link] [comments]”

“Background: I completed my nursing degree and lived in a blue state for the last 10 years. Due to unforeseen circumstances I had to move back to the town I was born (a smaller >250,000k city). When I moved here I was afraid of how the patients would treat me but it has actually been my coworkers that are causing me to be uncomfortable. I am having trouble connecting with my coworkers in the sense that I cannot believe some of the things they say. They frequently make comments about gay /trans”

“Newer RN here, looking at a position for New York Cancer and Blood Specialist. Does anyone have any input on what it's like working here? submitted by /u/West_Manner4867 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone! I’m currently a Med-Surg RN and will be transitioning to a Veterans Home position, working the evening shift. I’d love to hear from nurses who have experience working in this setting. My main reason for making this change is the schedule and how well it works for my family. I have a 6-month-old daughter, and this position will allow my husband and me to arrange our schedules so that one of us is always home with her, which is incredibly important to us. I’m genuinely grateful for th”

“looking at uchealth and commonspirit for a nursing job. i have a medical marijuana card and am wondering if they drug test for thc? wanted to know before i apply submitted by /u/Quiet_Rub [link] [comments]”

“Hey I know it’s been a while since you posted this but I dmed you if you’d ton mind. Would love to ask some questions. [re: Looking for some direction as a Canadian RN moving to the US]”

“Seeing what nurses in top hospitals in the Bay Area make made me realize I’d never be satisfied with nyc lol [re: Moving to NYC. Pay and conditions]”

“Anyone work at Inova Fairfax NICU as a nurse? How is it? Do you recommend as a good workplace? submitted by /u/Ok_Refuse_325 [link] [comments]”

“Hi guys I am thinking about moving to NYC as an RN. I see a lot of job have pay transparency but the ranges are so large for some of them it's not really helpful. So I am curious what do you guys make/ how do you like it submitted by /u/lgdroid [link] [comments]”

“Hello all, im about to be a new grad nurse and have a offer for the OR room as a circulating nurse. My biggest question is realistically would it be hard to transfer later on due to the experience in the OR being different to let's say the CVICU or ICU. I do like the OR room during my clinical rotations but dont want to get "stuck" if im not a fan 2-3 years down the line. Thank you all for reading, and im looking forward to your responses. submitted by /u/Gotanygr8pess”

“I’m originally from stl but went out of state for a couple years and am now moving back next year to be closer to family. I’m currently an L&D nurse and I’ll have about 2 years experience by the time I come to stl. We are building a house in O’fallon. Any recommendations on good L&D units nearby? submitted by /u/ALosteffincause [link] [comments]”

“I’m graduating nursing school in December. Any nurses in the Kansas City area? What has been your experiences? Any hospitals/residencies you recommend or do not recommend? submitted by /u/Lynn_Shakur3 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone! 😊 I’m looking for advice on new-grad-friendly states and hospitals. I’m currently working in a SNF in Oregon, but I’m hoping to transition into a hospital position and relocate to a bigger city. I’ve been looking into Seattle, Chicago, NY and Arizona, but it seems like hospital positions are competitive everywhere, and I haven’t had much luck landing a hospital job so far. Would you recommend any specific hospitals or areas to look into? Any advice/ tips on getting my foot in the d”

“Im a new grad from Toronto and have been looking into doing a residency in either Detroit or Buffalo. I’m mainly interested as they have residency opportunities in many specialties compared to here where nothing is available. Only issue is ai haven’t found much information on how to go about doing this. Mainly looking for experiences, process of whetting started, pros/cons, feasibility, pay difference and if those who currently do this find it worthwhile. Literally anyone who has experience or e”

“Hi everyone, I am looking for some input from experienced acute care PTs or recent grads 1-2 years out. I loved acute care and recently relocated to my partner’s city and have been interviewing for jobs for weeks and finally got an offer with a semi-local level II trauma hospital. I was offered 2 shift options: Option A) Part-Time, 10 hour shifts on Thursday-Friday-Saturday, Pro-rated benefits Option B) PRN, 8 hour shifts, 1 weekend requirement per month, No benefits but most likely a PRN premiu”

“Hello all. I hope your nursing journey is going well! I relocated to a different part of town about 4 months ago and was seeking to work at this new Hospital that has been open for six months now. Im currently working as an ER Nurse for a different company for almost two years now and its quiet the drive to get there since I moved which is why I was seeking to change jobs. However, this new Hospital that I’ve been stalking on their career page for 4 months has had no open available positions for”

“You are going to have a hard time finding a nurse that will want to take that sort of job for $25/hr when they can walk into any hospital or clinic in a city and get that if not more, plus benefits. [re: We are not surviving we are struggling]”

“Hey y’all, I’m an RN with a just little more than a year of experience in PCU. I really want to move back to my home state, how are the hospitals? I hear it’s pretty over saturated, it’s true? Please tell me there is hope for me 🙏 submitted by /u/Exifile [link] [comments]”

“Hmmm, usually it would have to be on that unit so you have an “in” that would make them not automatically skip your application. (I didn’t even start getting interviews until I had my BSN and acute care experience, but that was also pre-Covid) [re: NYC Hospitals]”

“Can I get into obstetrics (L&D) at hospitals in NYC, like NYP Presbyterian for example ? I know NY hospitals prefer to higher people with BSN vs an ADN. Also, some hospitals say you must have a BSN or higher to work in obstetrics. Thank you submitted by /u/BullfrogNo5953 [link] [comments]”

“I just moved from my home state to Virginia and I’m job searching. I have around a year of experience at an AAHA accredited large emergency hospital. I learned A LOT there. The catch is they were very strict in my home state so intubation, placing IVC’s, monitoring anesthesia, drawing blood and running any kind of labs were all tech only. I’ve seen these things be done and have learned lots about them but can’t do it alone yet. In Virginia assistants are allowed to do a lot more. I’m a student i”

“Does anyone here work at Stanford Health Care as an RN? For the reference check, do they accept charge nurses as references, or do they require a manager? I’m a little worried about my current managers finding out that I’m planning to leave, so I’m curious how Stanford usually handles reference checks. Do they typically call your references, or do they send an email? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thank you! submitted by /u/Glass-Force217 [link] [comments”

“Hi there, I hope you have an amazing time when you're in Canada! Regarding nursing, I'm not quite sure how easy it'll be to get your credentials recognized here. We write the REx-PN for licensing here. I'm not sure if you'd have to write the exam or if you could get your Australian license acknowledged somehow. In my province (Ontario), LPNs are called Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs). The scope of practice is essentially the same as a Registered Nurse (RN), except where ou”

“Hi all!! Just wanted to see if there are any Canadian LPNs on here who could give me some advice! I’m currently working as an Enrolled Nurse (similar to an LPN) in Australia as a scrub tech/circulating nurse. I’m planning on moving to Canada next year for 1–2+ years. By the time I move, I’ll have around 1.5 years of nursing experience, plus 4+ years working as an Assistant in Nursing (similar to a CNA) across emergency and wards. I’m trying to figure out whether it’s worth going through the proc”

“Hey! I have been a Psych RN for 2 years. I work in PA but live in NY. I want to make the move to San Diego, CA. I already have my CA license. I know how competitive CA is. Any tips ? Do I have a chance of landing a job? specifically want 12 hour shifts 7p-7a. Any recommendations for good hospitals ? Thank you!! submitted by /u/Espressonurse [link] [comments]”

“Not sure if the other commenters are familiar with the NorCal job market. I would say “start at a SNF, always at a SNF” is pretty true in the urban parts. Now, some hospital listings here say you can apply to hospital jobs with SNF experience, but that’s you can apply - it’s not you can get a job. When jobs have minimum 30 applicants (but more like 100+ right now), if even 1/3 of those have current hospital experience they’ll have no reason to pick someone with only SNF experience unless there’s”

“I am a new grad. Was told by a nurse that once I start working at a SNF, I would only be hirable at SNF/LTC, not hospitals. Is this true for Northern California RN jobs? submitted by /u/Nearby_Mess4061 [link] [comments]”

“Whats the pay rate for a new grad nurse in the hospitals. Specifically Kansas, if you don’t live in kansas i’m still curious I would like to know if you think the pay you’re getting is fair. submitted by /u/Fit-Pilot7143 [link] [comments]”

“Here I am just a lowly nurse trying to find that golden remote RN job. I’m about 100 applications deep, no calls back. What place will actually look at my resume or is it just who you know 😭 submitted by /u/Ill-Meringue-2096 [link] [comments]”

“Hi, has anyone here gotten their NV rn license by endorsement from California? I just submitted my application 10/10 and my fingerprints by mail 10/12. Just curious on timelines ! submitted by /u/lava_cakey [link] [comments]”

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“Hello, I am trying to decide between SF and orlando as I have family in both cities and I am exploring options. How does one compare to the other in terms of patients, pay, lifestyle, etc I know SF is the most expensive city in America but I am single so I can live pretty modestly. The job I got in Orlando is with a DSO and SF is private practice with a lot of technology like Yumi for implants. SF job is also out of network and orlando one takes HMO submitted by /u/sephirothmms [link”

“Hey all, Aussie nurse here, wanting to work in the US and have an offer through an agency. I received my CES back and it notes I have a deficiency in OB/maternity with 0 clinical hours. Everything else is fine. I have a feeling the BoN will issue a deficiency notice. Has anyone navigated this? Any boards that will over look this as I have another 800 hours across med/surg, psych, peds and community. There really isn’t an option to study and get placement for the above unless I enrol and complete”

“Hey everyone! I’m a new grad RN and applied to Mayo Clinic Phoenix’s 2027 new grad residency program last week, and they’re inviting me to do a HireVue interview. Does anyone have any tips for async interviews? What happens if I need to pause and think about what I needa say? 🥹 Tyia!! :) submitted by /u/cookiemonster-12 [link] [comments]”

“This is better for the Oregon nurses sub! Legacy is also great to work at. Have a job before you move. Even for very experienced nurses, it’s quite competitive here [re: RNs from CO to OR]”

“Hi! I recently finished nursing school for my LPN and is looking to relocate. I do plan to start out in the nursing homes as a LPN and hopefully pivot my way around when settled. I'm currently location in Louisana and I want to meet my family in Texas. I have not taken my NCLEX yet and I soon will. How hard will it be to be able to relocate and find a nursing home job? I am also a CNA , MA , EKG tech and phlebotomist so I'm also hoping that'll help my resume out a little along with m”

“Hi everyone! My husband and I are both BSN RNs currently working in CO, and we’re considering relocating to OR. We’re looking into OHSU and are hoping to hear from nurses who currently work there or have worked there before. My husband is an experienced dialysis nurse and is interested in applying for the acute inpatient dialysis position at OHSU. We’d love to hear what the culture is like in the dialysis department, how management treats the nurses, what the nurse-to-patient ratio is like, and”

“I’ve seen several negative posts about the job market there, but wondering about my specific situation. I don’t need or want to live in a major metro area. I want more family friendly area so is the job market just as bad in these areas and what can you expect working part time? I have a substantial amount saved so I don’t need a lot to live off of, just to help with daily living expenses ect. submitted by /u/Dr__Reddit [link] [comments]”

“Good luck with that. My hospital gate keeps the crap out of the OR positions. You either need 2+ years of OR experience -or- you need to be a new grad who did your practicum in the OR. Are there any opportunities to do a shadow shift so you can get your name out there? [re: Training Program for OR]”

“Currently an OJT tech/ CVA of 8ish years in TX (state with no licensure protection) and looking to possibly relocate to another state within the US. I have a background in a bit of everything for small animals, and some with exotic/ pocket pets, etc. I have leadership and teaching experience, love to learn, self starter, and dependable. I could go back to school but truely indifferent about it, unless it was a state that required it. Open to FT, PT, or relief - dont need healthcare benefits. Let”

“I'm coming up on graduation with my BSN. About 7 months. I'm strongly looking at going to the Humboldt County area in Northern California. I'm trying to find connected people with Providence. Specifically chasing someone with contacts in the Eureka region. Also, contacts at Holy Cross in Salt Lake City would be good as I am currently here for school. Someone talk talk in person with and pursue contacts where I'm trying to go. Thank you in advance!! submitted by /u/Doo”

“I graduate this summer with my ASN. I’m currently located in Missouri but plan to immediately relocate to Chicago if I can land a job. Looking for hospital recommendations! I’m interested in everything (besides pediatrics) and would like an employer that offers tuition reimbursement and will help me get my BSN! Any advice helps, TIA :) <3 submitted by /u/Working_Search8014 [link] [comments]”

“To my fellow L&D nurses: Do any California hospitals actually follow AWHONN staffing recommendations? I was under the impression California had great staffing ratios, but I am being told this is not actually the case in Northern California. I understand occasionally having to fall out of those guidelines due to the unpredictability of labor, but not having that be the standard of care seems like such a disservice to our patients. submitted by /u/AppropriatePhrase271 [link]”

“Hi everyone. Im a new grad considering positions currently and I went through the process of clearence with Hospital A and would start probably within a few weeks. I just got accepted to Hospital B which with clearence would be 3 months for now for a start date. im having trouble deciding to just stick with Hospital A or resign my offer now and wait three more months to start. For reference I haven't started working anywhere and its been about 7 months since I graduated. Below are more detai”

“I am a FT RN working in a hospital (not those big ones like kaiser, sutter, etc). Schedule is 3x12, who just started like 5 months ago. Due to financial stuff, I was wondering if I am able to get another job. What would you guys recommend other than bedside, hospice, home health, but also okay for an RN who is on his 5th month in medsurg? I also know that its a big question but would retail or food service be okay for a part time? Any advise would be appreciated. Thank you guys. submitted”

“Im a new grad RN and just got a job offer at Uchicago Ingalls Hospital and was just wondering about anyones experience working there (specifically if you started as a new grad). I applied because it was a uchicago hospital with better pay without doing any research on harvey, IL but after some research im hesitant to accept an offer there due to people saying the area is unsafe and how unprofessional some of the staff can be. any insight would be appreciated! submitted by /u/idk-uzi-”

“Hey! I took my NCLEX back in July but haven't been able to land a job ANYWHERE. All I see is posting after posting and I have applied to rural communities and inner city Calgary within AHS, Recovery Alberta, Mental Health and Addiction, Primary Care and LTC. Do any Alberta nurses have any advice for me. Starting to get really down on my luck. submitted by /u/Beneficial-Yard-5259 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone, Has anyone recently applied for a BC LPN or RN license? What was the processing time? Thank you submitted by /u/Routine_Science8216 [link] [comments]”