New Orleans Crime Rate?

[vicvic]

I am a Filipino nurse who is slated to work in one of the hospitals there in New Orleans. In the Philippine discussion group, Suzanne4 paints a very dim picture on what it is like working there and i quote her here:

>>And please take the time to do some reading before signing any contracts.

New Orleans right now has the highest crime rate in the US currently. That is the reason that the hospitals are going over to interview in the Philippines right now, they are unable to get enough Americans to go there to work.

Safety should be your primary concern, especially if you are bringing a family over with you. You are going to be coming over to another country to work, and you will be an outsider in the beginning. Sorry, but gunfire at night is not my idea of fun.

I am planning in bringing my wife and 2 small daughters and i'm a bit edgy about going to a place where their crime rate is high.

Is this really the real picture out in New Orleans?

[vicvic]

I really wish people who don't live here and have never been here would keep their opinions to themselves...

thank you Itsy for the -reassuring words,

btw, the hospital that i would be going to is located in the vicinity of west bank. i was also re-assured by our hospital directress that (except for a very few isolated areas) the places that we will be assigned to are relatively safe, including N.O. these issues will be taken up during our orientation.

now listenin' to branford marsalis' 'rennaisance'

[ItsyBitsySpider, BSN, RN]

Let me know which one and I could probably help you. Love Branford! I hope you get to come, it's really a unique city. Plus, Mardi Gras is next month!