moving to PA

allnurses Guide · Mar 3, 2008

PA's a big place, can you narrow it down a little further?

sara1 · Mar 4, 2008

sorry should have clarified..philly area

KMBERLE · Mar 4, 2008

Hello Sara1: HUP (University of PENN) system requires a BSN to work for them. I don't beleive any of the other hospitals require this.

The following links will help you to get started

http://www.hahnemannhospital.com/CWSContent/hahnemannhospital/Careers/

http://www.jefferson.edu/careers/tjuh/?1204635114000

http://www.einstein.edu/professional/article9654.html

These are only a few of the area hospitals. Good Luck!

afrorn · Mar 6, 2008

are you looking for a small or large hospital? are you looking for slowor fast paced? are you looking for good or o.k. money? I can help you if you give me more info. just a hint south central PA is very reasonable in housing cost and everything in general.

sara1 · Mar 6, 2008

I would prefer large hospital in fast paced setting with good money!!!!!! Einsten called me after I submitted my resume and i have an interview, howver I do not want to liimit my options being that I am not familiar with the area.

Thanks for the responses

How much can new grads expect o get???

Brian F · Mar 14, 2008

Hey Sara,

I replied to your other ? also. I jsut graduated school Aug 07 and work at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA in the ED!!! Whoo Hooo. It is a level 1 trauma center, one of 4 Burn Centers in the state, plus they have a peds specialty. The ED is very busy with the helicopter service getting flights in from about 8-10 different counties. There are some people from the philly area who work there as well (probably a 50 minute drive). As a new grad, you will proabably start out in low to mid 20's. LVH also has an awesome critical care internship that I just completed. They also offer free benefits for you and your family (if applicable). They have a lot of perks. you can apply online. Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

Send me a message!

good luck!

Brian

MusicNurseCarrlee, LPN, LVN · Mar 14, 2008

Temple(TUH) has numerous opportunities for new grads(ASN & BSN). I'm not certain of the pay but I keep hearing positive things from nurses employed there. I've been thinking about this a lot as I prepare to transition to RN.

Welcome to Philly-a great place to be a nurse.