Questions about El Paso and Las Palmas Med Ctr (Center: apartments, townhomes)

[ldbug35]

I am a new nurse and am seriously considering (about 99% sure) moving to El Paso to go to work at Las Palmas Medical Center. I currently live in E. Texas and can't wait to get out of here! I have done some research on El Paso and really LOVE the fact that it is one of the safest cities of its size.

However, I don't know much else. Anyone work at Las Palmas or had any experience with Las Palmas?? It is a good place to learn as I am a brand new nurse! I have a BSN.

Also, I need a place to live. I want to live near the hospital and just want something small, safe and clean. I really like old buildings that have been renovated or small houses. I don't really like the newly built, luxury apartments. I like something with character.

If anyone has any ideas please let me know. Or if you know a realtor that can help..... that would be great!!!!

Thanks!

[mistabinks]

I think you will like Las Palmas. That area is stacked with medical facilities so you will immediately have options. Did you already get hired?

[br7or13]

yoo espeek thee espanish? That will help here porque todo el mundo aqui solo habla espanol.

[ldbug35]

I have a final interview next week. I am remaining optimistic! br7or14, I do not speak spanish. But can't wait to learn!!!

[yrusse1]

Welcome to El Paso. It is a dynamic city growing all the time. We have a medical school, UTEP and NMSU only 30 miles away. Las Palmas is a great hospital. I have a few friends working there and they love it. As for housing, I’m a full-time realtor and would be happy to pull up a list of affordable apts. But I personally recommend the townhomes (very reasonably priced for the sq. feet) at Camino Real on Yarbrough. Let me know, and l’ll get you the manager’s number. Hope this helps.

Yvonne Russell,
Russell-realtor.com

[mistabinks]

Good attitude. Don't sweat the Spanish.

[malamute]

Originally Posted by ldbug35

I have a final interview next week. I am remaining optimistic! br7or14, I do not speak spanish. But can't wait to learn!!!

You can easily learn Spanish the immersion method here. For a nurse, speaking Spanish is almost essential.

If you want to live near Las Palmas and like older homes, I think you would like Sunset Heights - the homes there are older, historic and have a lot of character. Otherwise Kern place has charming older homes, or living downtown or central could be an option too, Las Palmas is close to downtown and the central area of town.

[mistabinks]

Originally Posted by malamute

You can easily learn Spanish the immersion method here. For a nurse, speaking Spanish is almost essential.

That is opinion as it is not a job requirement. White, Filipino, and Black nurses don't seem to have any trouble performing the job.

[ldbug35]

Thanks for the input guys. I have every intention of learning as much spanish as I can. I currently live in E. Texas which has a high population of spanish speaking residents. We have a phone system at the hospital that helps us to communicate and overcome the language barrier. Hoping for the same system there!

I definitely like older homes with character. I will check out the suggested areas. Thanks again.

[malamute]

Originally Posted by mistabinks

That is opinion as it is not a job requirement. White, Filipino, and Black nurses don't seem to have any trouble performing the job.

I would assume they know at least some Spanish. Being white, filipino, or black does not mean they know no Spanish. When a patient tells the nurse "tengo dolor" or "necesito ir al bano", the nurse has to respond in some way, or else the nurse aides do the communicating.

Language matters less in the hospitals expecially where specialized skills are needed than in doctor's offices.