Hello I'm a new grad and I've just been hired by OU Medical Center. With the big move fast approaching I still have so many unanswered questioned that I should have probably already researched hahaha. If anyone would be so kind as to help me it would be awesome! I have only been to OKC for my interview once and know absolutely ZERO ppl there, so any info would be hepful.
1. How bad are the tornadoes? I am deathly afraid of storms and hear that OKC is tornado central. So where should I live? and what safety precautions should I look for in an apartment building?
2. How bad are the deer on the roadways?
3. Is OU Medical center esteemed in the OKC community?
Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Check out the Willow Cliff apartments. During my time there, the commute to OU Medical Center was relatively short, perhaps 15 to 20 minutes on the interstate. The rent was $452 for a one bedroom unit on a month-to-month basis and would have been cheaper if we had signed a long term lease.
Quail Ridge Apartments at Memorial and May is also very reasonable. Several 1 bedroom options ranging from $440-$490 per month. Easy access to the freeway as well, plus shopping and dining right around the corner. The commute to OU Medical Center is about 15-20 minutes from there. There are several other apartment complexes in that general vicinity, but Quail Ridge is in my opinion the nicest.
Hey ladies thank you so much for the suggestions!! I just returned from OKC..I didn't get a chance to to check out Willow Creeak but Quail Ridge was in a great neighborhood however when I passed by it looked just a tad bit shady lol and since im super paranoid I ended up going with a more expensive complex ..and a short term lease, just so that I can move into a more affordable option should the opportunity arise :)
Last inquiry I swear...Does anyone know any good car leasing companies? I'll be headed back down to OKC soon, so I figured I will definitely be needing to figure out transportation... So much to do, so little time :/
Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Last inquiry I swear...Does anyone know any good car leasing companies? I'll be headed back down to OKC soon, so I figured I will definitely be needing to figure out transportation... So much to do, so little time :/
During my time in OK, people generally bought their cars and strayed away from leasing. However, you could visit any major new car dealership and they'd be happy to lease you a vehicle if your credit history is acceptable to them.
Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Do you have any idea why leasing was frowned upon in OKC? Are they the normal issues that come with leasing? Ex. High insurance etc
No, the insurance rates are actually cheaper for most parts of OKC when compared to the rest of the country due to lower property crime rates and less likelihood of getting involved in a collision.
Since new and used vehicles are reasonably priced, many people would rather pay the same monthly payment to buy the car instead of lease it. OKC is very spread out and sprawling, so you will quickly go over your allotted 12,000 miles per year that most leases allow. The back-end charges are huge when you go over your mile limit and attempt to return the leased car after the leasing period ends.
Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Does OU Medical Center offer relocation fee?
OU Medical Center does not need to offer relocation assistance because this facility receives hundreds of applications from nurses who live in and around Oklahoma City.
Hi, I am interviewing for the oncology RN residency for March 2015 and was wondering what the first round of interviews was like with the unit managers? It is a phone interview because I currently live in California. Thank you!
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Check out the Willow Cliff apartments. During my time there, the commute to OU Medical Center was relatively short, perhaps 15 to 20 minutes on the interstate. The rent was $452 for a one bedroom unit on a month-to-month basis and would have been cheaper if we had signed a long term lease.