Kern Medical Center -Bakersfield, CA?

[hubb]

Hi everyone,

I am starting a 13 week assignment at KMC next week and was curious if anyone has completed an assignment here?

I feel like it will be a great learning experience considering it is a large teaching facility, and will allow me to grow as a nurse. I have heard negative things about living in Bakersfield, but am trying to look on the positive side, and not get caught up in location but rather how this will effect my career path in the long term.

Any feedback will be much appreciated,

Thanks!

[Nurseadam]

bakersfield is the not the best place to live but it's not bad either. Its a big city with a lot to offer. kern is the only trauma center in bakersfield, you'll learn alot.

[hubb]

Thanks for the reply!

I agree, it will be a great opportunity for career growth and overall learning experience. I would love to someday become a trauma nurse, hopefully this will open a door or two:)

[ChrystalGHamilton]

I hope you are enjoying your time in Bakersfield. It is not the best city in the US, but you are only 1.5 from LA and 4 hours from San Francisco. I loved my experience at KMC.