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Dec 23, 2008 08:56 AM

Need advice on hospitals in Denver!!

by Danzin

I will be moving to Denver in May after I complete my BSN from the University of Kansas Medical Center. I am planning on applying for a position in the ER or trauma ICU. I have a few questions that I would love for people to answer if anyone has any input...THANKS!
1. What hospital has a good reputation in Denver & would be a good place to work in the ER or trauma ICU?
2. What is the starting pay for a BSN new grad?
3. Does anyone have any experience with the new graduate nursing residency programs that are offered at the hospitals?
4. What hospitals are Level 1 trauma centers?

I have heard that management makes all the difference in the world, so if anyone has experience working in the ER or trauma ICUs in the Denver area, I would love to get feedback on what units are better than others.

Thanks everyone!!


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No. 1
from hope3456
Old Dec 24, 2008, 08:34 AM

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You first will want to find out which hospitals are even hiring new grads.
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from LionI
Old Dec 27, 2008, 06:58 PM

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There are three main players in denver, HealthOne, Centura, and maybe Exempla is the other. why a level 1? I have some recommendations; feel free to contact me and I will make some suggestions!
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Old Jan 26, 2009, 03:05 PM

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HI,
I am in Colorado Springs and am wanting to relocate to Denver and would also be interested in your suggestions for Denver hospitals to work at. I have two years Med/surg experience.
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from Satori77
Old Jan 27, 2009, 01:20 PM

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For ER or Trauma ICU I would recommend Denver Health. Great reputation, really good benefits. Not sure about pay, but I know on there website they have a pay scale in the job postings. My father works there in materials management (orders for the OR), and he loves it. Is friends with some nurses there and tells me good things, especially if you like trauma...lots of gang-related violence, gunshot wounds, stabbings, etc.
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from Marynochka
Old Feb 02, 2009, 04:12 AM

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I checked Denver Health web. Minimum pay is about $24 (ouch...), middle is $31, and max is $38
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No. 6
from Danzin
Old Feb 02, 2009, 09:59 AM

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Does anyone know the pay differential for days versus nights at any of the hospitals??
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from Marynochka
Old Feb 02, 2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Danzin View Post
Does anyone know the pay differential for days versus nights at any of the hospitals??
Usually it is $3-5 plus. Don't think this hospital would be any different.
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from Satori77
Old Feb 03, 2009, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Marynochka View Post
I checked Denver Health web. Minimum pay is about $24 (ouch...), middle is $31, and max is $38
I would love to make $24 an hour....that is double what I make at my current job. One of the reasons I am going into nursing
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from LionI
Old Feb 03, 2009, 10:38 AM
Updated Feb 03, 2009 at 10:39 AM by LionI

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You will see A LOT of interesting things at Denver Health, but Exempla has a great ICU training program. Also, you can try Centura-St. Anthony Central is a level one in Denver. I am trying to be PC here, but I would go anywhere else before Denver Health.....they are actually NICE at Exempla, St. Joes is downtown! try that
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