Possibly relocating, so...a few questions

[nurseguy74]

My wife is set to take her RN boards tomorrow and we've been discussing our options. In the Tucson area, are there good opportunities in the psych setting? I have almost three years RN experience in MR/DD psych long term care and am more than open to new opportunities. My wife is wanting to work on a reservation for the experience and possibly loan forgiveness?? Does anyone know the salary ranges for the areas I have mentioned? Any experience in these areas? Also, we've been thinking about real estate and are wondering where the best areas to live are. We will be budgeting for around $200K on our first purchase. Any other info regarding the Tucson area is appreciated. Chris

[cardiacRN2006, ADN, RN]

Sorry I missed your post earlier.

St Marys' has an impatient PSY unit, as well as TMC (palo verde). I liked Palo Verde (did clinicals there), but I hear they may be having some problems...

As for as living here in Tucson, you'll be glad to know that the market has finally softened, and you should be able to find a home in that budget, and in some instances, a new home to boot! As far as where to live...well, it's hit and miss.

I would avoid the south side for sure, and the west side that is west of I-10. The north-east is fine, northwest seems fine, and the south-east is fine to a point (I'd say east of Swan is fine on the southern side).

If you tell me a specific location, I may have more specific answers!

When are you planning on coming?