Possible move to Texas, need input

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Hello,

My husband and I are considering taking an assignment in the Austin area (he's military), in the next year and a half or so. By the time we move I will have about 2 years RN experience and a BSN (I have my ASN now, and 8 months left to finish my BSN). I'm also Chemo/biotherapy certified. I don't have my ONC certification, but I'm Chemo/biotherapy certified. I might have my ONC by then, maybe.

I was wondering what you could tell me about nursing in Texas. What are the ratios like? What are some good hospitals to look at? Cancer centers? What is the pay like (genrally speaking) for someone with my education and experience? Where are the nice and more affordable places to live? We were looking around Round Rock or Buda, but not fixed on those locations- open to living anywhere that we find a home we like that is within a reasonable distance from jobs.

Any input, or feedback would be appreciated. Thank You.

Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

My best friend works at Harris Methodist in FW and has been very happy there. It is a THR facility.

Good communities include North Richland Hills, Bedford, Coppell and others I am not thinking of at the moment...

Experienced nurses are not really having trouble finding work in DFW if they are BSN.

Specializes in Emergency.

Experienced nurses are not really having trouble finding work in DFW if they are BSN.

PERFECT! That'll be me by the time we move. Only 8 more months until I have my BSN! :yeah: I knew it would be a fantabulous idea to get that done right away.

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I'm interested to see how the transition to Texas went. I recently graduated with my BSN and moved to Austin. I have a job with a Physical Rehab Hospital as a clinical liaison and love it. There is actually a specialty position open right now for a Nurse Liaison with Oncology experience.

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