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Hello!

I'm looking to move to San Antonio and I'd like to know what is the salary like for a new grad with a BSN? Also, what are some good neighborhoods or areas that are close to UT Health Science Center? What are some areas I should avoid?

Thank you all in advance!

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

I don't know about neighborhoods but my best friend was offered a position as a new grad (BSN) on the ortho floor at Methodist at $22/hr.

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Do you have a job offer already or are you just looking?

The Texas nursing market is very competitive and it would be ill advised to move here just thinking you can get a job anywhere as a new grad. Having a BSN does help a lot, but make sure you have a way to survive when you get here in case it takes a while to get a job (if you don't have one already lined up).

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Don't move without a written job offer with firm salary and start date on it. Many have moved to Texas without these things and find they cannot find an RN job. All of them express shock that Texas isn't swimming in new grad opportunities.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

PPs are absolutely correct. SA has more nursing schools (in proportion to the population) than any other Tx city. They are churning out BSN & ADN grads on a continuous basis. Please do not risk moving until you land a job.

AFTER you get that job, engage the services of a professional apartment locator service or Realtor. They will be able to ensure that you find a place to live that meets all your criteria.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

A new grad RN with a BSN degree would be offered in the $20 to $23 per hour ballpark range at most San Antonio area hospitals.

As others have urged, please do not come to Texas without securing a job offer prior to relocation.

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Hello all,

Thanks for the input. Yes, I do have a job offer already. Still need alot of help though in finding a place near UT Health Science Center.

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