Relocating To Dallas

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Dec 17, 2008

I know of someone who got hired as a GN (graduate nurse) at Methodist Dallas, and ended up quitting after 3 months. She said this hospital has some issues.

It is located in South Dallas, south of the Trinity River. In Dallas, the general rule of thumb is to live north of the Trinity River. Some of the residential areas located south of the river have less desirability.

xdriggs · Dec 17, 2008

Did the nurse ever elaborate on the issues? I know that as a GN one can be overwhelmed. I have read some posts on this facility which is why I asked. I am not visiting the hospital beforehand so I am trying to get as much info as possible. I appreciate your input. It helps.

jspacegirl · Dec 18, 2008

I know of someone who got hired as a GN (graduate nurse) at Methodist Dallas, and ended up quitting after 3 months. She said this hospital has some issues.
It is located in South Dallas, south of the Trinity River. In Dallas, the general rule of thumb is to live north of the Trinity River. Some of the residential areas located south of the river have less desirability.

I can't say I know much about Methodist in particular, but the area in which it is located is in a very good part of Oak Cliff. It is beautiful and near the Bishop Arts District and Kessler Park. Lots of unique shops and restaurants, and nice houses.

mimi_p · Dec 18, 2008

Hi there xdriggs,

Methodist Hospital Dallas is actually in an extremely nice neighborhood that is bordered by some not so nice areas, but there are multi-million dollar homes for sale, blocks from the hospital. I have lived in Oak Cliff for more than a decade and love it. It's close to downtown, I can walk to the light rail, not very many chain restaurants, Victorian era homes as well as mid-century modern, lots of character. To each his own, I suppose.

I can't speak to the hospital but the neighborhood is not as bad as some would say.

Michele

loricatus · Dec 18, 2008

Edited out comments d/t point being made and no longer needed

xdriggs · Dec 18, 2008

Thank you all for responding. It helps a lot.

GeauxNursing · Dec 28, 2008

I have done clinicals at Methodist and it is a beautiful hospital! the campus is lovely. the surrounding neighborhoods may not be the best.

Hey Commuter! congrats on your latest educational venture! Go you! I'm finally graduating in January!

xdriggs · Feb 18, 2009

Update:

I took the position and unfortunately regretted it. I will be leaving the position after only a little over 2 weeks. If I don't I will probably be asked to leave. I have never experienced anything like this before and sincerely hope I don't again. One thing I learned is that if something seems too good to be true it most likely is. Too bad:o

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Feb 18, 2009

Update:
I took the position and unfortunately regretted it. I will be leaving the position after only a little over 2 weeks. If I don't I will probably be asked to leave. I have never experienced anything like this before and sincerely hope I don't again. One thing I learned is that if something seems too good to be true it most likely is. Too bad:o

Be certain you have another job lined up before you leave this current position. You wouldn't want your chances at finding another hospital job hindered by having a derogatory report in a so-called "consumer reporting" database.

Valerie Salva, BSN, RN · Feb 18, 2009

Update:
I took the position and unfortunately regretted it. I will be leaving the position after only a little over 2 weeks. If I don't I will probably be asked to leave. I have never experienced anything like this before and sincerely hope I don't again. One thing I learned is that if something seems too good to be true it most likely is. Too bad:o

Wow- only two weeks?

What happened? :confused:

Yes- make sure you have another job before quitting. Due to what The Commuter said.

xdriggs · Feb 18, 2009

I appreciate what you are saying, however, I don't think I am going to have any choice on the matter. It is either resign or be let go.