Wright-Patterson or VA in Dayton, OH

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We might be moving to the Dayton, OH area for my husband's Air Guard job. I'm a RN and am interested in working at Wright-Pat or the VA in Dayton. (I'm a vet and enjoy working with veterans and their families) Does anybody have any info about either of these places or leaving in OH in general? My husband's family would be a few hours a way in Michigan, but we have no family in OH area. Not sure if they accept "outsiders" very easily or not. Thanks!

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, Pediatrics.

OH is great. My husband and I go there a few times a year for vacation. Everyone we have ever encountered there have been really nice. It is very beautiful there and from what I have researched, there are a lot of jobs there for RN's as well. My husband and I have talked about moving there. However, since I am trying and waiting to be accepted into the Air Force as a Neonatal Nurse, Wright-Patterson is not an option for me. :(

Check out this site for a list of the Hospitals/Medical Centers in OH: Ohio Hospitals and Medical Centers * OH

Here is the website of Wright-Patterson AFB: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base - Home

Also, my base guide can tell all about living there: Wright Patterson Air Force Base | Facilities

Hope this helps. Good luck to you!

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Specializes in Home Health, Podiatry, Neurology, Case Mgmt.

That's my HOME of RECORD! LOVE it there, the base is gorgeous, housing is great!!! And LOTS of hospitals.

City's near base: (GREENE County)

Fairborn (right outside of base)

Beavercreek 15-20 min to base

Kettering 15-30 min to base

VA hospital Dayton is on I35 and is approx 30min drive from base

There is also Kettering Medical Center, Miami Valley Hospital, Greene Memorial Hospital, Children's Hospital Dayton.

Two shopping Malls within 30min drive, two outlet malls, 2hrs from Columbus, 1.5 to Cincinatti and TONS of family activities too!

Let me know if you have questions..i grew up in that area (beavercreek) to be exact!

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Specializes in Certified Pediatric Nurse.

I am stationed at WPAFB right now as a RN. From what I've heard, it is exceedingly hard to get a RN position as a civilian locally. A lot of hiring freezes. A RN who got a position at WPAFB hospital (after about a year of trying) said she was picked from 30ish previous applications to work float for a downtown hospital before her acceptance to WPAFB. Got a call every morning at 0545 telling her if she was needed and on what floor, she said it was brutal. Only job that was taking applicants though. I have no idea how the job outlook is for the VA hospital. Let me know if you hear something different! Just wanted to give you a heads up not to expect a job right away.

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