Moving to West Memphis

Jun 15, 2004 10:12 AM

by mommyof2grls

Hello all! We are thinking of moving to the West Memphis area, are actually coming down to look at realestate this weekend. I am an RN with 6+ years over all, 4 in TBICU, 1 year as a Trauma Specialist, some PICU, SICU and PACU. I am thinking of taking a Travel position but would like more inside info on the area, the hospitals and the over all do's and don'ts. Any advice, or info is greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks,
Devi

purplemania · Jun 15, 2004, 10:49 AM

I am sure you are aware that West Memphis is just across the bridge from Memphis, TN, which has a major medical center. You will have lots of opportunities to practice in various settings. There are several tertiary care facilities in Memphis. West Memphis is a nice place to live and Crittenden County has at least one hospital, though not on the same level as those in Memphis. I think the Elvis Presley Trauma Center at the Med is Level One. Good luck!

mommyof2grls · Jun 15, 2004, 11:41 AM

[Thanks! I have worked 4 years Burn Trauma ICU, and am looking to get back into that area. Thanks for the info, My Husband would be working at Crittendon, so we have to be close to there.

ASH72335 · Jun 26, 2004, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by mommyof2grls

Hello all! We are thinking of moving to the West Memphis area, are actually coming down to look at realestate this weekend. I am an RN with 6+ years over all, 4 in TBICU, 1 year as a Trauma Specialist, some PICU, SICU and PACU. I am thinking of taking a Travel position but would like more inside info on the area, the hospitals and the over all do's and don'ts. Any advice, or info is greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks,
Devi

HEY WEST MEMPHIS IS A NICE TOWN, BUT MARION WHICH IS ABOUT 10 MILES FROM WEST MEMPHIS IS EVEN BETTER.. BETTER SCHOOL DISTRICT....I WORK AT THE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, IN MEMPHIS WHICH IS ABOUT 10 MINUTES FROM WEST MEMPHIS AND MARION..

mommyof2grls · Jun 28, 2004, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by ASH72335

HEY WEST MEMPHIS IS A NICE TOWN, BUT MARION WHICH IS ABOUT 10 MILES FROM WEST MEMPHIS IS EVEN BETTER.. BETTER SCHOOL DISTRICT....I WORK AT THE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, IN MEMPHIS WHICH IS ABOUT 10 MINUTES FROM WEST MEMPHIS AND MARION..

Thanks! Actually we are waiting to sell our house then looking seriously at a house in River trace. Also one in town, older, but very nice. I have been talking to Linda @ the med, hoping to get a position in Trauma or TICU. Thanks for the input!!! Do you live in Marion? West Memphis? What about Day Care? I have a 16 month old and a 4 year old. Do any of the hospitals have CDC's?

Thanks!

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