ladybug30

I know Texas Tech just started an accelerated program and almost all classes are done via the web. They work with your local hospitals and find a predeptor so you can do your clinicals in the DFW area. I think they take new students in January, could be wrong though. I know it is a very intense program and am pretty forsure they say you can't work at all.

I just graduated this August and I thought I was going to end up in San Antonio so I interviewed with several hospitals and had accepted a position as a new graduate. I can't give many details about internships because not many hospitals there offered them starting in sept., more in january and june. The starting salary was $17.00/ hr for day shift with shift differentials ranging from $2.85 to $6. These wages are based on working on a medical/surgical floor. I don't know how house prices compare because it's too early for that. However, I don't think apartments are really that much cheaper in San Antonio compared to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, which is where I am at now. I would recommend calling some of the San Antonio hospitals (Methodist Health System, University Hospital, Baylor Health System) and asking to speak to a nurse recruiter and usually they will send you information for new graduates. Also, just something I found out about applying for a job, search on-line for open positions and apply for them, then call and ask to speak to the nurse recruiter or someone who helps new graduate RNs. I found the human resource people were more willing to help if you had already applied for a position. Sorry for the long post and hope this helps some.