And it starts with finding a job. Oh how I wouldn’t love to just be offered a really sweet job and at excellent teaching hospital in a great city. But, that hasn’t happened yet, so the application process continues. Since I know many of you may be curious, I’ve narrowed my “great city” selection down to about three different choices.
Seattle, WA- because I’m not ready to give up on the Pacific Northwest just yet. Some of my Valpo friends are moving there after graduation, I have plenty of friends from home who live/visit there often, and a cousin who was recently promoted to Assistant GM for the Mariners. Bring on the baseball.
St. Louis, MO- because graduating from Valpo actually means something to people (and employers) in the Lou, but they don’t have to deal with Lake Effect. They also have a couple of LARGE hospital systems, who are more dedicated to hiring new graduates than anywhere else I’ve seen yet.
Baltimore, MD/ Washington DC- because my sister can be very persuasive when she wants to be and free rent while I find a job sounds pretty good to me. Plus, there are a LOT of people in a small area, which means a lot of hospitals.
So far my Excel spreadsheet has about 15 different hospitals/ health systems from these locations, and I start to send out actual applications the end of February. Until then I have 4 exams, 10 clinical days and a lot of work to get done.
(Look Mim, twice in one month!)
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4 comments:
All three seem like great places for a young professional to live. Kelsey is currently in Seattle, as well. And don't forget, here in B/DC, free rent also comes with canine companionship! : )
canine companionship will happen everywhere. I'm sick of not having a dog.
don't nurses have 12 hour shifts? guess your roommate will have to love dogs, too!
the fact that you have an Excel spreadsheet is priceless.
Also, can i just say, St. Louis? What? It is certainly the most depressing place I've ever been to.
I vote for Seattle first, and DC/Maryland second...especially since Ali and I may go east coast in the next 2 years.
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