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Jun 16, 2008 02:04 PM

Relocating to Houston from Wisconsin. HELP!


hi everybody, i'll be finishing my associates degree in nursing at the end of 2009. I also have a BA in psychology and an MS in communtiy counseling. i plan to relocate to houston in the beginning of 2010. i'm seeking information on the starting salary for a new graduate rn, what area to seek housing in (i want to buy a home) and the school system. my son is 6 and currently in a spanish immersion school, i hope to find one in houston so he can continue on that path. i've starting researching the real estate prices and spanish immersion schools. never having been to houston or knowing anyone in houston the task has become quite daunting. i'd like to purchase a home in a family friendly area, in the school district of a good spanish immersion school. in addition, all of the job postings for rn's i've come across require 1-2 years experience....help! salary, house location, and spanish immersion school. thanx


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from PsychRN03
Old Jun 16, 2008, 02:15 PM

Default Re: Relocating to Houston from Wisconsin. HELP!
Originally Posted by codysfreckles View Post
hi everybody, i'll be finishing my associates degree in nursing at the end of 2009. I also have a BA in psychology and an MS in communtiy counseling. i plan to relocate to houston in the beginning of 2010. i'm seeking information on the starting salary for a new graduate rn, what area to seek housing in (i want to buy a home) and the school system. my son is 6 and currently in a spanish immersion school, i hope to find one in houston so he can continue on that path. i've starting researching the real estate prices and spanish immersion schools. never having been to houston or knowing anyone in houston the task has become quite daunting. i'd like to purchase a home in a family friendly area, in the school district of a good spanish immersion school. in addition, all of the job postings for rn's i've come across require 1-2 years experience....help! salary, house location, and spanish immersion school. thanx
can't help with the school; I don't know what a Spanish immersion school is

you can probably expect salaries in the low 20s range

I'd recommend living in Sugar Land, but I'm biased; but Fort Bend is a really good School district

most importantly...since you mention your psych degree, get your BSN from UT-H ASAP, then apply for the mental health NP program at the school.
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Old Jun 16, 2008, 02:31 PM

Default Re: Relocating to Houston from Wisconsin. HELP!
what is sugar land...fort bend? are they suburbs of houston
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from PsychRN03
Old Jun 16, 2008, 02:41 PM

Default Re: Relocating to Houston from Wisconsin. HELP!
Originally Posted by codysfreckles View Post
what is sugar land...fort bend? are they suburbs of houston
sugar land is the southwest side of Houston--it's a burb; fort bend is the county

google "Sugar Land, TX" and you can see a few things that might be informative for you
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from PsychRN03
Old Jun 16, 2008, 02:47 PM

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also, for home buying, go to HAR.com
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Old Jun 16, 2008, 02:58 PM

Default Re: Relocating to Houston from Wisconsin. HELP!
regarding salary...is that 20/hr or 20/yr?
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from PsychRN03
Old Jun 16, 2008, 03:09 PM

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oops, sorry...hr.; big difference
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Old Jun 16, 2008, 04:42 PM

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Sugarland is very pricey. You can find "family-friendly" suburbs in and around Houston that have good school districts and much more affordable real estate. Katy, a suburb west of Houston, is affordable and booming with rapid growth.

You can expect to start at about $23 per hour, differentials not included. Evening and night shift tends to pay much more hourly.
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from rbezemek
Old Jun 16, 2008, 05:08 PM

Default Re: Relocating to Houston from Wisconsin. HELP!
codysfreckles,

Good decision - relocating to H-town! I'm originally from San Antonio but living here since '83. Question - have you ever been to Houston? We're a little 'different' & not everyone's cuppa tea.

We have a bazillion private schools that offer various types of language programs but the only 'immersion' type programs that I am aware of is at Awty International school -- mucho dinero but you can choose which language to immerse in. Most of our elementary schools offer billingual education in lower grades which provides heavy exposure to Spanish.

I am with a hospital system & we have hospitals in suburban areas (Clear Lake & Katy) that may be just what you are looking for. Clear Lake / Nassau Bay area is terrific - very 'coasty'.

Go ahead & PM me if you want me to hook you up with one of our nurse recruiters. We love new grads.

robbie
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from labcat01
Old Jun 16, 2008, 07:27 PM

Default Re: Relocating to Houston from Wisconsin. HELP!
I have been living in Sugar Land for about two weeks now and I really like it.

As for jobs, as a new grad you can ONLY get jobs as a graduate nurse. Start applying EARLY (the first month of your last semester) and that will improve your chances of getting a job. The medical center has A LOT of hospitals to choose from depending on what type of nursing you are interested in BUT a lot of the suburbs have good hospitals too! (It all depends on your career goals, willingness to commute, etc).

Good luck!!!
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