Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Discussion

Nursing in Austin

I am a nurse with three years experience (most in pediatric med-surg, some in pediatric oncology). My husband will likely be attending grad school at UT Austin starting next year and I was wondering about the job prospects and salaries in Austin. I have looked into Dell Children's but other than that know pretty much nothing about hospitals or nursing/salaries in Austin.

How is it finding a job? Do you work mostly 12 hour shifts or eight hours? What could I expect to make? Anyone know anything about working at Dell Children's?

For a little background- I have a BSN as well as my CPN (Pediatric certification). We are currently located in Orange County, CA.

I am also thinking about going back to school- any information on graduate programs in Austin?

Thanks, I really appreciate it!

  • Quote

    • Featured Replies

    For experienced nurses, I think the prospects are good. I know Seton and St. David's have new grad residency programs and I have heard great things about both. I have heard that Austin pays less than other cities, though :/ I don't know how true that is because I do not live in Austin, so maybe someone else can verify that. If you or your husband is interested in critical care, the Austin area only looks for experienced nurses with a critical care background, unless you happen to get into a critical care internship as a new grad. One of my coworkers came from Austin for that reason (wanted to do critical care but can't because he didn't have the experience).

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Add a Comment
    Go to topic listing

    Currently Reading 0

    • No registered users viewing this page.

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.