Eagle Pass

Hmm - let me preface by saying that I worked in a consulting capacity with this facility a few years ago & it may have changed dramatically since then.

This facility is literally on the border... right next to the international bridge between Tx & Mexico. As a result, they have an very busy L&D - women walking North across the bridge to give birth in the US. The majority of patients are Spanish speakers. Most lower level staff, including nurse aides, have limited English. Staff who are not bilingual (Span-Eng) are at a distinct disadvantage.

This may be a difficult transition for anyone not familiar with South Texas. Eagle Pass is not a retirement community. It is not on the pretty or picturesque (Valley or mountains) areas of the border. There is very limited employment for spouses or family members. Nurse recruitment is such a perpetually serious issue that it has given rise to many creative solutions - including very lucrative "compressed schedules" designed to lure nurses into making the 3-hour drive from San Antonio each week.