MSN looking to relocate to Oklahoma City

Oct 19, 2009 08:26 PM

by mzoverload

I am a 15 year med surgical nurse in Illinois with a masters degree, getting married and am looking to relocate to Oklahoma City within the next 12 months or so. What are the best medical centers to apply to as well the colleges in the area that are looking for instructors? I would like to teach FT and work prn in the medical center.

I'd also appreciate some suggestions for safe housing that is not too expensive and a really nice gym for weight training.....

I know I'm asking for alot, but I sure would appreciate any suggestions out there!!!

Thanks in advance

it*will*happen · Oct 19, 2009, 10:16 PM

Re: MSN looking to relocate to Oklahoma City

Hi! OKC is second to Houston in area.. so until you know what part of town you'll be working it is hard to say where a good neighborhood is. The nice thing is there are great area's on all sides of town so when you're closer to nailing down some plans, ask again.

I loved working out at Fit-for-her. It's about $45 a month. The YMCA is also great though... especially the South Side branch. It's brand new.

I would check the state pass rates for your programs and find out what schools you might want to teach at.

Good luck with your moving plans!

mzoverload · Oct 20, 2009, 12:05 AM

Re: MSN looking to relocate to Oklahoma City

Thank you so much for your help and, yes I will keep you posted.
Anyone else have any suggestions as well?

afineparadigm · Oct 26, 2009, 10:10 AM

Re: MSN looking to relocate to Oklahoma City

We stay in a progressive, black populated, neighborhood, near Bricktown. My husband rides his bike to the YMCA to work out, I can walk to work (VA Hospital). There is a high school and elementary school in our area, and we're close to main highways. Our area is safe, we're close to the major hospitals and our property valuse shot up 10K when we got our professional B-Ball team last year.

PM me if you want more info - our builder is pouring the foundation on a home in our neighborhood right now - good luck on your move!

mzoverload · Oct 26, 2009, 05:30 PM

Re: MSN looking to relocate to Oklahoma City

I sure appreciate your reply. Do you like working at the VA hospital? I am also looking for a nice place to work as well. I was just there this past weekend and visited Edmond and the hospital there. I will be back in two weeks and will check out the "Y". My fiancee lives in OKC and I will have him contact the "Y" so when I get back we can go there.....thanks again and congrats on your new home!!

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MSN looking to relocate to Oklahoma City

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