Chicago to San Diego--looking for insight please

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I am a 30 year old, single female looking to make a big change and move to San Diego. I have been an RN for 5 years with my most recent hospital experience being on an ICU step-down of a very busy level I trauma center. I just returned from visiting San Diego and am in love with the weather and the beauty. I have started the process for reciprocity

In my online searches, North Park seems to be a good area for a young, single professional, but I am looking for any insight locals may have. I have a car, but do love being able to walk and/or use public transportation. Given I'd be moving across the country alone, safety is of course important as well.

As for jobs, does California have ICU step-down units? I was thinking of focusing on trying to get in with UCSD medical center with the thought I might go back to school for FNP. SD has a higher cost of living than Chicago so pay matters too

Thank you in advance for any and all advice/insight!

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Shneebee3, you may get more response re: San Diego neighborhoods in City-data , make sure you post your questions in the San Diego forum , the locals will answer your questions.

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Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I didn't see a city specific forum. Do you know how I find it? It is not immediate when searching san diego

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moderator, not sure if I can provide links to give more info, but pls delete if against rules..

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Thank you!

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Hey, so I can't give you much insight regarding the nursing process. Because I am just beginning my journey with that in San Diego. But, I am from Chicago and do live in San Diego. I love love san diego, and I love North park. I live in Golden Hill right now, and looking to move to North Park or South Park, both great areas. I would compare them to Wicker Park but less hipster and more so cal. North Park is super safe, walkable. Same with south park. You do need a car in San Diego though as the cities are spread apart. Reach out to me if you have any more questions, my best friend from Chicago who just graduated with her RN, is also looking to move to San Diego in summer or fall.

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Thank you for the neighborhood comparison. That really helps a lot. Knowing someone from Chicago (a beautiful city minus the weather) likes san diego is great too.

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