Detroit LPNs...relocating

[nursebey, LPN, LVN]

I've been an LPN for 7 yrs and am relocating to Detroit, MI in 30 days. Ive already started the licensing process, just have to do my background check now. THIS ISNT ABOUT YOUR OPINION ON DETROIT PLEASE, I have my own reasons for going and that's that.

Id like to know from nurses in the area what the job climate is like. I see many things online and have been told I should be able to get a job no problem. I have lots of experience from homecare to SNF, AOD and mental health but I have job hopped.

Im moving from central ohio where people are always hiring but the LPN jobs are really crappy. Mostly just nursing homes and SNF that are always extremely short, no lunches no breaks but these are the facilities that pay the most. Doctors offices try to use MAs and if they do have LPNs the pay is low, usually between $15-18/hr.

Where I am now there are a couple staffing agencies, are there any in the metro detroit area that usually have work available? Weekly pay would be my preference.Wondering are there any places I should just stay away from altogether? What is the pay like for an LPN with experience?Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Julius Seizure]

I know that you didn't ask for opinions on Detroit but still...

I think Detroit is great! There is a growing community of people who live there and are committed to making it a nice place to live. I believe that it is coming back. I hope you enjoy it as your new home.

As far as the questions that you had, I'm sorry - I can't help much with those. Wishing you luck.

[AceOfHearts<3]

Detroit gets a bad rap. I was born outside Detroit and I haven't lived there in many many years, but I still have an entire side of my family there. I've been contemplating maybe moving back in a couple of years. There are a lot of gorgeous areas right outside of Detroit too (a lot of lakes), plus the UP and access to the Great Lakes.

Good luck with the move!