If you are already in the PharmD program I would stay and finish, especially since you are getting good grades. Unless after this first year you really don't like it, can't stand it. ( I had a friend who couldn't stand pharmacy after going that first...
I graduated last May from an FNP program and have been looking for a position in my area as a Nephrology NP (or any position for that matter). There was one in my area (St. Louis) that was filled right before I graduated. Your situation does sound di...
Go to: http://www.city-data.com/forum/ city-data.com has stats on the city (demographics, avg. salary, housing etc). Going to the forums has discussions on the city and people do talk about neighborhoods, crime, schools, housing, nightlife, etc.
Some good websites: 1) http://www.indeed.com (search nurse practitioner, nurse practitioner new grad). 2) If you are a member of AANP you can search using their jobsearch site. 3) http://www.advancedpracticejobs.com 4) healthjobsusa.com