[jenrninmi]

My family and I currently live in West Michigan but my husband is trying to transfer with his current company to Kansas in Overland Park. I'm doing some research of the area. Looks like KU and St. Lukes are 2 of the better hospitals to work for in that area? I'm currently a L&D RN and plan on staying in L&D if and when we move. Anyone know which hospital is best to work at as far as working conditions etc? The hospital I work for currently has about 120 births a month on average. This is kind of what I'm looking for when moving. I'm not interested in working at a "baby factory" meaning get them in, get them delivered and on to the next now, now, now...move it ,move it, move it, kind of environment.

I'm also looking for nice areas to live. We'd like a upper-middle class area, great schools, low crime area. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

[DawnfromKC]

Hi-

I'd love to give you some info - I work for St. Luke's and have lived in the Overland Park area for quite some time- pm me to discuss~~

Dawn

[kcalohagirl]

Saint Luke's and KU are both great places. I've heard good things about the L&D at Saint Luke's South, which is located in Overland Park. Good Luck!

Btw, I work at KU, but went to school through Saint Luke's, so I've had experience at both places, though I don't work L&D. I would recommend either one.

[jenrninmi]

Thanks to both of you. I'll get in contact with you if we do decide to move. :O)

[sandycheeksrn]

I live in Overland Park, and I love it!! I work at The University of Kansas ... the drive to work is like 15 mins. If you are a L&D nurse there are tons of opportunities here are some other hopsital that are more know for L&D, or at least put a bit of money towards the L&D uit.
Shawnee Mission Meddical Center
Olathe Medical Center
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Menorah Medical Center
St Luke's South