Nursing jobs in NM? Hospice?

[Nash3222]

Hello

I am thinking of moving to NM have been there, love it, just sold my home. I am a male nurse- RN, experienced in Hospice nursing and would like to stay in Hospice.

Questions:

1. What are the nursing jobs like in general in NM?

In demand? No demand? Luke warm? Don't bother looking?

2. Any one know how Hospice nursing jobs are in NM?

3. Any parts of the state more employable than others for nursing jobs/Hospice?

4. Places to AVOID working at?

5. I am leaning toward the Albuquerque area to live in, would rent at first then eventually buy a place.

How are the Crime rates?

Places to AVOID living in?

6. I would like to live out in more of a country/quiet setting, what would 125k buy , housing wise?

Any input appreciated.

Thanks

[woknblues]

Not a hospice RN, but I can help with some questions.

1. What are the nursing jobs like in general in NM?

In demand? No demand? Luke warm? Don't bother looking?

Lots of need with the Presbyterian system. (the 800lb gorilla insurance and healthcare system in the state)

2. Any one know how Hospice nursing jobs are in NM?

I don't personally, but there are a lot of aging populations here for the relatively nice weather, and we have a half dozen retirement / assisted living and hospice facilities around the area.

3. Any parts of the state more employable than others for nursing jobs/Hospice?

Low population state means you really get to pick from a few areas if you are looking to land a quick job. ABQ/Rio Rancho, a very distant 2nd would probably be Santa Fe.

4. Places to AVOID working at?

Can't help you. Lovelace has had problems that may be getting worked out.

5. I am leaning toward the Albuquerque area to live in, would rent at first then eventually buy a place.

How are the Crime rates?

Places to AVOID living in?

Always a hot topic for many. My comfort level may be more or less than yours, etc. If you ever watch COPS, many, many episodes are filmed in ABQ. Some areas are more rough than others, like any good sized city. I live in Rio Rancho, and am very happy, good schools, jobs, hospital and yes, crime rate. I did have my truck opened and rummaged through and a breast pump stolen (it was in a high tech camera bag type case) and then RETURNED ON MY DOORSTEP TWO DAYS LATER in the seemingly quiet safe neighborhood of Cabezon. IRR is just north of ABQ. Kinda suburbia in parts, like my part.

I personally would not want to live in the South Valley area from what I have seen, etc. YMMV.

6. I would like to live out in more of a country/quiet setting, what would 125k buy , housing wise?

125K should get you plenty of house, especially if more remote, etc.

My house was 135K 4 bed 3 bath. built in 2008.

[Nash3222]

Thanks for you information, I was looking on line at Rio Rancho and yes housing looks very affordable there. How much is your House insurance run you per year? How long does the commute to ABQ really take on a avg day? Santa Fe looks to $$ to live in for me.

thanks