I am about to graduate from my nurse practitioner program on Saturday and will take the boards this summer (goal is June or July). Obviously, that means I am starting to look for a job. Does anyone know what parts of the country might be looking for acute care nurse practitioners (we work in hospitals and specialty areas as opposed to primary care)? There don't seem to be too many positions where I am, at least for a new grad, which is a bummer as I'd just as soon not have to move. However, I need to find a job in a timely fashion so I am open to going somewhere else if necessary (some places being more desirable than others). Since people here on TE are all over the country, I thought I'd try to pick everyone's brains as to where I might have a good chance of finding something and being selected for the position.