How safe is the Temple University Hospital area?

	How safe is the Temple University Hospital area? I am considering applying for some RN jobs there and am new to Philadelphia and have heard not so great things about Temple University. I really do not want to be freaked out every time I have to travel to work if I get a job there, but there are so many job openings! Thanks! Asked By: J. Marie - 9/14/2012

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It is not in the best neighborhood. But, it is well protected by Philadelphia Police, Temple University Police and Temple Security. It is on main public transit routes that are well lit and heavily traveled (and protected by SEPTA PD). It is busy and lots of people are in and out of the area all of the time. I would see no reason to feel unsafe at the hospital. Answered By: impaler19120 - 9/18/2012

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Two questions: 1-How long will it take you to get a "Right to Carry Permit" and 2-Can you hold and shoot a 4"- .38 cal Pistol (loaded with Mag Safe Ammo) ? Now, I don't want you to freak-out but, when you shoot someone with Mag Safe ammo it's going to make a total mess. Just keep in mind, it's you or them... sometimes you have to do what you have to do. There is no talking to a mind on drugs... you simply kill or be killed. Answered By: the3rdtom - 9/16/2012

The Health Campus is well-lit, well-maintained and has a large police presence. I have never felt unsafe in that area. I worked for years farther back in the neighborhood outside of Temple's reach, which is an area with a terrible reputation, but even there I never felt unsafe. I would go for it if I were you. Answered By: Amanda - 9/15/2012

You don't have to live there. Park in the lot of the hospital. Don't walk around the neighborhood alone. You don't have to be freaked out, you just have to be aware of where you and and be alert. Answered By: Noccie - 9/15/2012

It's safe. A friend of my mother's has been a nurse there for 20 years. Busy ER dept. Car wrecks & Gun shot cases keep them busy trauma wise 24/7. The University police are one of the largest forces in PA. Is it the land of picket fences & cows? No. It's big city teaching hospital. Not much different than any in Chicago, DC, NYC, Etc. Answered By: lana_sands - 9/14/2012

It's not too great. Look at the area right behind the hospital: https://www.google.com/maps?q=3500+North+Broad+Street,+Philadelphia,+PA&hl=en&ll=40.007023,-75.1526&spn=0.009681,0.01929&sll=40.005955,-75.151248&sspn=0.019493,0.038581&hnear=3500+N+Broad+St,+Philadelphia,+Pennsylvania+19140&t=m&z=16&layer=c&cbll=40.006933,-75.152621&panoid=j4ZxOETRB_Tk3AhWF189sw&cbp=12,265,,0,0 Granted, not all the blocks look like that, but it's still not too great. Answered By: ajedrez - 9/14/2012

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