Thinking about moving to Colorado!

Natasha, I'm with you with those questions. I also move to CO this summer and information you asked is vital for me as well.

I love the state. I moved out here in '99 from upstate NY. I miss it, but Colorado is beautiful, a dream to outdoor/nature lovers. Also has lots of culture. Denver, Boulder, Ft Collins, and Colorado Springs have a lot to offer. But cost of living is high, especially compared to the wages. I think that is the only thing I don't like about this place.

As for public schools, it depends on the area. Denver, I would not put my kids in most of those schools. I think Boulder and Ft Collins have good schools. Some of Colo Spgs are decent, you have to check them out. Cherry Creek school district in Aurora is good (though the rest in Aurora aren't). And Douglas County schools are great. We live in Parker and my daughter is in a Douglas county school. Very impressed with them. It is a little more expensive to live, but worth it to us because of our kids. If you have any other questions, please ask. Oh, don't know anything about Catholic schools though, sorry.

BTW... I work with someone from New Orleans...I adore her!! Just had to put that in there.

Can somebody tell me how much RN with 2-years experience can earn in Colorado? I worked 2 years in med.surg/ ortho unit in one Midwestern states. Now in summer I'm moving to Colorado. I had found on this website different options about new-nurse salaries, but none about wages for nurses with some experience.
Also I would really appreciate any advice about hospitals in Boulder-Denver areas. Any subjective input is more than welcome.

I am also moving to Colorado and share the same questions and concerns. Please help us Colorado Nurse!

New graduates are having a difficult time finding jobs out here in Colorado.

I am also moving to Colorado from out of state (NYC), and I have ~20 months of ICU experience. I've interviewed at a few hospitals thus far.

Salaries for someone with <2 years of experience can expect to make $22-25/hr on the day shift and then each hospital varies with it's shift differential.

I've been in CO for 15 years, my husband is a native. We are looking to move out, and soon! Schools are mediocre. Jobs are hard to come by. Costs of living are high. The only things I would miss would be the beautiful sunrises/sets. Good luck!!