Nurses Helping Nurses
allnurses Network: Central | Jobs | Books | Newsletter
allnurses: A Nursing Community for Nurses
Home General News Blogs Articles Students Region Specialty Degrees F.A.Q.
Log In | Register | Last 24 Hours
Nursing Career Advice /

Where to relocate?



Did You Know?
allnurses is the largest community for nurses on the web. We now have over 388,669 members! Join today to network with other nurses, laugh, share, and much more.
Page 1 of 2 1 2 >

Aug 10, 2005 03:48 PM

Where to relocate?


Hi everyone. My family and I are looking to relocate to Texas from Canada in about a year. What are some good hospitals?, and which are the ones to stay away from? I would also welcome any opinions as to other states to move since we haven't made a firm decision yet.

Share
Search Tags
None
Top

 
Advertisement
Sponsored Links
 
Page 1 of 2 1 2 >
Reply
10 Comments
No. 1
from Jessy_RN
Old Aug 10, 2005, 05:49 PM

Hello and welcome to the family of allnurses. Enjoy your stay and good luck!
Top
 
No. 2
from SmilingBluEyes
Old Aug 10, 2005, 11:24 PM

You MAY want to ask in the TEXAS forum! GOOD LUCK!
Top
 
No. 3
from fergus51
Old Aug 11, 2005, 04:20 AM

I've heard good things about Spohn (I don't know how to spell it) system in Corpus Christi.
Top
 
No. 4
from Startnover
Old Aug 11, 2005, 10:07 AM

Canadian4now,
I am a Canadian citizen living in the States considering going back to college in B.C. to get my LVN education. Have you researched the feasibility of using a Canadian nursing certification to work in the U.S.? If so, would you please be kind enough to share with me how it works? I am worried about going through the difficulties of returning to school only to have my license unusable if I choose to move back to California.
Thanks.
Top
 
No. 5
from fergus51
Old Aug 11, 2005, 06:42 PM

Graduating from a Canadian nursing program (RN, not LPN) is enough to be allowed to sit for the American exam (NCLEX) and get your nursing license there once your program has been evaluated. (I'm in California now, graduated from university in BC).
Top
 
No. 6
from Startnover
Old Aug 11, 2005, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by fergus51
Graduating from a Canadian nursing program (RN, not LPN) is enough to be allowed to sit for the American exam (NCLEX) and get your nursing license there once your program has been evaluated. (I'm in California now, graduated from university in BC).

But if I get a LPN in B.C. can I work as a LPN/LVN in the States?
Top
 
No. 7
from Someday-C.R.N.A.
Old Aug 11, 2005, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Canadian4now
Hi everyone. My family and I are looking to relocate to Texas from Canada in about a year. What are some good hospitals?, and which are the ones to stay away from? I would also welcome any opinions as to other states to move since we haven't made a firm decision yet.
I was also thinking about relocating to Texas.

Right now, I'm looking at the Houston area. There are a ton of hospitals in that area. You could also consider the Dallas/ Ft. Worth area, as there are some large teaching hospitals in that area also.

The type of terrain you may encounter will differ depending on which part of the state you are in (from what I hear), so you may want to consider that as well.

I think your question will be best answered in the Texas forum, though.
Top
 
No. 8
from Someday-C.R.N.A.
Old Aug 11, 2005, 10:58 PM

OOH...

.................And if you don't already have it, you can try Google Earth . (Download the free version) You can click on 'Hospitals" and cruise around anywhere you want. You can also check on crime stats for a specific area and a bunch of useful stuff. (And it's pretty fun!)


Good luck!
Top
 
No. 9
from Someday-C.R.N.A.
Old Aug 12, 2005, 03:17 PM

I just came across this thread, and thought it might be helpful for you. The link provided gives alot of useful information on Houston, so I would assume it could provide as much useful info on whatever city you would like to look at. (I haven't played with it yet).

Just thought I'd toss that in here, incase you hadn't come across it on your own.

Top
 
Page 1 of 2 1 2 >
Reply




Thread Tools


Who's Online
309 members
2,408 guests
2,717

Nursing News

38

lawsuit - But don't most RN's work through breaks/lunch...
0

Patient Evaluation of Retail Clinic Care
3

The hard to reach on-call doctor, and its effects on...
8

Woman charged with passing off prescription drug as...
20

Man in "Vegetative State" was conscious for 23...
2

Interesting article on ThedaCare's Collaborative Care Model
13

Possible breakthrough regarding MS
63

16th Philly area hospital to stop delivering babies: Mercy...
14

Really interesting article on Indian open hearts
12

High-Tech Pump Does What Her Heart Can't


Nursing Articles

43

Dear preceptor
1

Society Needs Care Too
13

Why am I doing this, anyway?
2

Nurse Heal Thyself
10

My Papa, why I am the nurse I am today.
17

I made it through
11

An angel's gaze
16

A Sister Never Forgets
16

Ruby's Marbles
41

What Do Operating Room Nurses Do?
14

My Little Old Jedi
21

I love this job......
23

"I hear voices"
20

Preventing FRUTI (Foley Related Urinary Tract Infection) in...
24

Error and Attitude


Does allnurses.com make you a better nurse?


Sponsored Links

Currently Reading This Page: 1 (0 members & 1 guests)

Interested in the hottest topics of the week? Subscribe to the Nurse-zine Newsletter.
Enter email address:

Available Topics (tags)


Search By Tag:

New To Site
Need Help
Quick Links

Copyright © 1996-2009, allnurses.com. All rights reserved.  allnurses.com, Inc.
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:02 PM.