Anmarie

I am having a horrible time finding a day position, preferably full-time!! It has been a month now and if I thought I could handle midnights, I would, since that is the only calls I have received. I live in the Akron-Canton area, but would consider just about anywhere right now! Does anyone have any ideas?? ER, Cardiac, Med/Surg.....I dont care! Being the "main bread winner", I am starting to "freak out"!! Thanks in advance!!

Hi! Wow! Thanks for the info! I do have more questions however. What does PM mean?? How do I do that?

Are you still in the Columbus area?? I am planning on moving there in May. I am considering OSU or Ohio Health; I am an ER RN. What is your thoughts? What are some good Suburbs to live in? I have a daughter that will start High School.

Considering OSUMC or Ohio Health? I am an ER RN and prefer Level I trauma. I was born in the Akron/Canton area and think Columbus may work better for now. I have a daughter that will start 9th grade. Anyone know about the schools there?? Actually any information would be wonderful:w00t:

I am moving back to Ohio (Columbus Area) and have my eye on OSU Medical Center or Ohio Health? I am an ER Nurse and prefer Level I. Hopefully I can connect with someone who works at either or can offer any information? I am already in a hospital and "if I had know then what I know now...." I wouldnt be here! What about the cost of living even?? My sister-in-law suggested Westerville? My old Pastor lives in Grove City?? Any thoughts? Any help would be great!

In reality, pay doesnt matter much if the cost of living is outrageous and it really comes down to what you enjoy; what is familiar I guess. I have lived in AZ a total of 12 years (previously OH) and cant wait to get out of here. To me, it is just a New California; just not my thing. We all, as nurses, are in a profession where choices are abundant and the market wont be slowing down any day soon, so I think you should just make a pro's and con's list and go for it!! Just be wise about "location, location, location" when you do pick a state. As I mentioned before, AZ is anything but safe, anymore. But what I consider "safe" may be different for other people!

Thanks for the info! I will start looking into it in about January, since we cant head out until school is out for my daughter.

I am an RN, so thats fine---is OSUMC a good place to work? Is the pay comparable to the area? What area do you work? I am not familiar with any other hospitals in the area, are you?

I have heard (could be wrong?) that Banner has the lower end of the pay range, compared to other systems. I personally would avoid newbie hospitals. It just depends what you are looking to accomplish? If you want to have a great resume and experience, expand your options (and commute): Scottsdale Shea? St Joes? AZ Heart Hospital? Mayo? If you want convenience to the Mesa are, then check out the local centers. I worked at Banner Desert (not as an RN though) for many years, and ran EMS in the East Valley; every place can have their downside. Just ask a lot of questions and tour the units. Takes more time, but it is worth it.

You have to live here to get it. The cost of living is outrageous; there is a fine line between good and bad areas to live. Crime is on a huge rise here; I have a 13 and 18 year old that will agree. Yes, the weather is nice; I dont mind the heat at all, but, nice weather doesnt pay the bills. You cant find a nice home in a nicer area for under $200,000. The commute is murder as well. My suggestion is, if you do live here, you best know Spanish. The culture is very diverse. If sunny days is your biggest desire, AZ is for you. Pay doesnt match the cost of living here though; My electric runs $400.00 a month easy, not to mention gas for the commute. Yes, the grass isnt greener, but, there is no grass here at all!! Do you live here?? If not, I can suggest some great hospitals.

I'm an RN. I am just wondering the pros and cons of OSU med center? I was born and raised in Ohio, but, more central. Looking to move back and really would like a Level I teaching. Seems like a nice area as well??

I am considering moving back to Ohio; is anyone familiar with OSU Medical Center? Seems to have good benefits, pay, ect..... Any ideas??

I am going to be leaving Arizona, hopefully, in a matter of 7 months and am open to any suggestions on states to check into? I thought of Kentucky, Tennessee, N or S Carolina, somewhere throughout there. Any ideas? Does anyone have any pointers on this? I just want a good job at a excellent hospital in a nice area. Just looking for change, I guess. I have family in Ohio and would like to be closer. Even if you could suggest what to avoid?