Updated: May 17, 2022 Published Mar 3, 2021
KTakami25
19 Posts
Husband and I are considering moving to Oregon in order to buy a house (in the next year or so) without the California price premium.
My career conflict lies with the fact that I have been a bedside nurse at my local hospital for 8 years (since I was new grad nurse) and have come to love the supportive culture within the organization. Also because it's a Magnet hospital, bedside nurses have access to numerous opportunities towards professional development and advancement through the clinical ladder.
If we move to Oregon, I will likely want to stay full-time at the bedside because of the 3 shifts/week, 12 hours/shift schedule.
Do you have any tips/FYIs for someone in my situation?
For those who have moved to OR from CA, any good-reputation hospitals/healthcare systems you'd recommend I look into?
Also, how are staffing ratios in Oregon? Have you seen them enforced (non COVID vs COVID times)?
Thanks in advance:)