CNM and WHNP demand in TX?

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Howdey Tx Nurses

(I think that's how you spell howdey/howdy) Anyway, I am a new RN grad from NYC. I have had a long term passion to become a CNM and WHNP (yes both) as I have always had a high interest in women's health. I am currently looking for a Staff RN position in NY, and because a significant amount of hospitals have closed in NY most institutions are reluctant to hire new grads. They seem to be hiring experienced nurses who have been laid off. Seeing as though I have nothing keeping me in NY, besides the 24hr access to food, I have no problem relocating to areas that are in demand of nurses, experienced or new grad. I have been researching the Houston/Pasadena area and so far it seems like someplace I would be comfortable relocating to seeing as though the salary and cost of living is in my favor. My only concern about moving to H-town is the educational availability and demand for CNM and WHNP in the area. Are these specialties in demand in Tx? I would hate to stay in expensive NY to obtain an advance degree in nursing and relocate to TX to see that it is not relevant in that geographical area. What about schools with those specialties? Are there many available in the H-town area or would I have to go to distant areas of TX to obtain the education in those specialties. Help me out TX nurses. Your feed back would be greatly appreciated.

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Houston has the largest medical center in the world. I don't know anything about CNM or WHNP, though I would imagine with a lil' research you could find out that Houston offers what you are looking for. Start practicing saying, y'all, and come join us!

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Howdy right back atcha! FYI - although they haven't exactly copyrighted it... "Howdy" is the official greeting among Texas Aggies. You may be safer using the more generic "Hi Y'all" or run the risk of being mistaken for an Aggie -- LOL.

Texas definitely utilizes CNMs. This link has a lot of info for you http://www.midwivesoftexas.org/about.htm.

You'll probably find that the most demand is in areas with the highest indigent population (no surprise) such as tax-supported hospitals, and Houston is no different in that regard. After all, the TMA is pretty much the largest (very powerful) arm of the AMA -- and they are consistently adverse to allowing CNM (or other midlevel) incursions into any profitable area of practice.

New grad jobs in Houston can still be found - just not likely in the Tx Med Ctr; those are snapped up by students who do their clinical rotations in those facilities. Community and suburban hospitals still hire new grads but you probably won't have a formal program (internship, residency, etc). Not to worry, orientation is pretty much individualized and new grads get plenty of orientation and support.

Good luck on your relocation - Rodeo Season is in full swing here in Houston. Hopefully, you'll be here to enjoy it with us next year.

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