Re: California/arizona new grad Originally Posted by nursemoons14 Hi im a new grad and have been getting job offers through a recruiter in places like nappa valley, Maryvale etc. which are not quite where I want to be but still a lot better than Canada. I'm looking for a nurse grad job somewhere around huntington beach/ OC and I know its very expensive there. I woudl be renting probably with roomates and such costing about 700$ a month. When I hear the cost of living is expensive there, is that like everything from groceries to gas etc? because the avg wage is about 28 from what ive been offered there and to me i would think that would be plenty to get me by and make me some money as well. Any suggestions or input?
I used to live in California (and I loved it), and have never worked n Arizona. But from what I have read on this listserve, for all of the nursing shortage that Arizona has, the pay and benefits are awful (amd working conditions). It is what is called a "right to work" state. Which, those of us who don't work in these states, call them, "right to work for less". If you know what I mean. I would head for California, with the staffing ratios, and much higher rate of pay. JMHO.
Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN
Spokane, Washington
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