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Jul 18, 2006 05:57 PM

Hospital recommendations/advice-Denver area?

by Stacky

I am a RN/BSN soon to be moving to the Denver area. I am currently working on my 2nd year at a small 11 bed orth/neuro-trauma ER. I am interesting in moving up to a bigger hospital, possibly even a teaching hospital. I want to stay in the ER and am looking for some insider info.
What are the good local hospitals?
Which are good to nursing staff?
Good overall, reputation, ER, organization, technology..etc.?
I would appreciate any feedback you could provide to assist me in my upcoming job search.


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from ColoradoRNnewgrad
Old Jul 18, 2006, 06:32 PM

Default Re: Hospital recommendations/advice-Denver area?
OK, teaching hospital you have University Hospital in Denver, Denver Health and PSL. Denver Health you are dealing with people without insurance., so ED- lots of homeless, mental health, ect. University I heard was great for learning and I used to work at PSL, not sure they have the trauma you might want for a ED nurse but great reputation, great learning hospital.
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from SnowymtnRN
Old Jul 28, 2006, 12:50 AM

Default Re: Hospital recommendations/advice-Denver area?
Originally Posted by Stacky
I am a RN/BSN soon to be moving to the Denver area. I am currently working on my 2nd year at a small 11 bed orth/neuro-trauma ER. I am interesting in moving up to a bigger hospital, possibly even a teaching hospital. I want to stay in the ER and am looking for some insider info.
What are the good local hospitals?
Which are good to nursing staff?
Good overall, reputation, ER, organization, technology..etc.?
I would appreciate any feedback you could provide to assist me in my upcoming job search.

I work for Exempla Lutheran in the ER. We are now officially the busiest ER in the city according to the latest stats. We are a 54 bed unit, non trauma designated but working on our Level I certification. We are busy as hell and its hard work most days but the staff is overall wonderful. OUr average patient ratios is 5:1, unless they are critical. www.exempla.com and there are 3 hospitals in our system.

HTH!
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from trishtravelsrn
Old Aug 12, 2006, 11:46 AM
Updated Aug 12, 2006 at 11:57 AM by nightingale

Default Re: Hospital recommendations/advice-Denver area?
the university of Colorado hospital is a good place Look at Fitzsimmons campus.
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from trishtravelsrn
Old Aug 12, 2006, 11:48 AM

Default Re: Hospital recommendations/advice-Denver area?
I also presently work for Exempla Lutheran and they do treat staff well. It is not a teaching hospital and the ER is definately a great place to get experience. The pay was about $2 less than University.
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