Hospitals in Denver Metro Area???

U.S.A. Colorado

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I have looked all through there websites and on google maps. Very limited access indeed :)

I can't seem to find a good order or Hierarchy of GOOD hospitals to work for. Does any one have any suggestions. I'm flying blind here LOL!!!

What are the good hospitals that take ADNs and are a great place for a new grad to work for?

Just throw some names out there, trust me I'm listening ;)

thankx for your help guys!!

Specializes in Practicum: Med/Surg, Psych, PCU.
Because most everyone has praised Denver Health, I just want to offer an alternative perspective...

Semisweetchick

thank you very much! I was let down (but not for long) when I found out that DH didn't consider me for a face-to-face interview. But now, I feel pretty fortunate to even make it through our RN program AND pass my boards!! :wink2:

I'm mature and realistic enough to know that I need at least 1yr of exp to compete with most of the RNs vying for a position with some of Denver's metro hospitals. For now, I'll make the best decision that I can with the amount of information that is before me, weighing the pros and cons along the way.

Thank you again for a real personal experience without all the generalities.

Specializes in Freelance Writer, 'the nurse who knows content'.

Just a quick note to say I can't figure out how to edit my original post about Denver Health. Obviously, in my post, I meant to abbreviate "DH," not "DG." What can I say; the keys are side-by-side! :chuckle It has NOTHING to do with the margaritas I've had!!

Specializes in ICU, ER, Hemodialysis.
Just a quick note to say I can't figure out how to edit my original post about Denver Health. Obviously, in my post, I meant to abbreviate "DH," not "DG." What can I say; the keys are side-by-side! :chuckle It has NOTHING to do with the margaritas I've had!!

Just click "edit" under your post. You can then edit your post and click save. That's all.

Specializes in Freelance Writer, 'the nurse who knows content'.
Just click "edit" under your post. You can then edit your post and click save. That's all.

Thanks for the help. However, despite the fact I'm logged in (e.g.: I can make this post, and I can access "my account" info), there is no "edit" icon or link under my post. That was what was confusing me.

Semisweetchick

Edited to add: interestingly, there is an "edit" icon under THIS post, but not under the previous posts I've made in this thread.

Specializes in ICU, ER, Hemodialysis.
Thanks for the help. However, despite the fact I'm logged in (e.g.: I can make this post, and I can access "my account" info), there is no "edit" icon or link under my post. That was what was confusing me.

Semisweetchick

Edited to add: interestingly, there is an "edit" icon under THIS post, but not under the previous posts I've made in this thread.

I fixed it for you. It is weird that there is not an edit button under that post.

semisweetchick: It's so true that the first impression is what makes or breaks a future relationship. If I were a recruiter or HR person, I don't think I could allow myself to inflict my "bad day" on others. We all have bad days, but to have those bad days carry over to interviews (even 3 minute phone interviews) with potential employees such as you and so many others who have worked their rear-ends off to start a new professional career is inexcusable. It's certainly going to reflect on their entire (hospital) organization.

I ran into a person I consider a "bad fit for HR" at a temp job (not in a medical field) a few years ago. I told others that particular person should only deal with non-carbon based life forms :nono:

Just some info: If I make the nursing school commitment, I'll also be a second career person :yeah:

Specializes in ER, Critical Care.

I worked at Denver Health back in 2002. It sounds like a lot has changed in six years. I agree with Giz, first impressions are what make or break a relationship. That's too bad that this nurse recruiter is treating new grads this way. I don't believe necessarily that nurses have to have one year of med/surge nursing under their belts before they can move to other departments like the ICU's. There are those nurses who do not desire to do floor nursing and want critical care. Do they offer critical care internship programs with any of the Denver area hospitals? I'm sure that the nurse recruiter has a supervisor that he or she must answer to. Maybe they should be notified of the recruiting or lack of that this person is doing. I'm sorry that you had this experience. I am very happy at VA. I will most likely retire from there. You will not find better benefits than with a federal government job. One being, every federal holiday (every holiday that you don't get mail.) you are paid double time and if you are scheduled off that day, you are still paid. Five weeks paid vacation per year, and 20 days of sick leave. 20yrs of service and out with a government pension. They cannot call you off for low census. If you retire from there and have had their health insurance for at least five years before retirement, you will be carried on their medical and dental insurance for the rest of your life. There are so many other benefits as well. It's definitely worth looking into. Just go to www.usajobs.gov. Click on search jobs, click on your state, then scroll down to medical and search. It may not be the best paying in town, but you will move up fast. There is a cost of living raise every year with locality pay, uniform allowance. and TSP...probably the best benefit. Do a google search for TSP. The best retirement plan out there. Good luck. Hope that the info helped. Have a great Easter:mad::saint::nurse:

Does the VA hire new grads? As a career goal I would love to work with Vets and their families, but I had heard that it is impossible to get a job there until you have a few years under your belt.

Specializes in ER, Critical Care.

VA hires new grads all of the time. It's a tough job at times, but it is not as stressful as the private sector. I work in the ER. Because we do not take trauma, and we do not have surgery on call at all times, it's nothing like the ER's in the private world. A lot less stress. Don't get me wrong, we do have our very sick guys, our codes, and psychiatry patients. A lot of PTSD, drugs, alcohol. These veterans have been though so much and they were just doing their job to protect our country. It's not impossible to get hired with VA, it just takes a while. There is a invasive back ground check, and FBI check. You'll get a government security clearance. Try going to http://www.usajobs.gov and do a search for medical jobs in your area. There is a lot of paperwork and time involved, but I'll tell you, it is well worth it. What area of nursing are you interested in? You can private message me if you are really interested and I will do my best to help you. You can also go to VA careers on the internet and check it out. If you decide to further your education, they also have a program called NNEI, where they will foot the bill for your entire tuition, then you owe them two years when you are done. They will also pay off your student loans up to $40,000.00, and that in itself helps so much. Good luck, and again, let me know if there is anything I can do to help you.

Daisy

Specializes in LTC, skilled nursing, Med-Surg.

Hello!! :) Does the VA hire LPNs? I think I've seen an ad for LPN positions at the VA, but not sure. I'm about to start an LPN program, but I am already looking into the future, as to where I would like to work. The VA is high up on the list. What is a typical day at work like for a nurse at the VA? Thanks! :nurse:

VA hires new grads all of the time. It's a tough job at times, but it is not as stressful as the private sector. I work in the ER. Because we do not take trauma, and we do not have surgery on call at all times, it's nothing like the ER's in the private world. A lot less stress. Don't get me wrong, we do have our very sick guys, our codes, and psychiatry patients. A lot of PTSD, drugs, alcohol. These veterans have been though so much and they were just doing their job to protect our country. It's not impossible to get hired with VA, it just takes a while. There is a invasive back ground check, and FBI check. You'll get a government security clearance. Try going to www.usajobs.gov and do a search for medical jobs in your area. There is a lot of paperwork and time involved, but I'll tell you, it is well worth it. What area of nursing are you interested in? You can private message me if you are really interested and I will do my best to help you. You can also go to VA careers on the internet and check it out. If you decide to further your education, they also have a program called NNEI, where they will foot the bill for your entire tuition, then you owe them two years when you are done. They will also pay off your student loans up to $40,000.00, and that in itself helps so much. Good luck, and again, let me know if there is anything I can do to help you.

Daisy

Specializes in ER, Critical Care.

VA does hire LPNs. You will find that you will make much more money and get experience in an acute care setting. VA has was is called the VANEEP program. If you want to go back to school for an RN degree, you apply for this program. The VA will pay for the entire cost of your education, and your job is to go to school. You only work on your breaks, and you are paid your full-time base pay, earn your leave and your benefits. When you are done with the RN program, you will owe them time. I know a few nurses here that went through that program offered by the government and are so grateful. It really is a great place to work. Let me know if I can do anything to help or answer any other questions.

Daisy

Specializes in LTC, skilled nursing, Med-Surg.

Wow, that's awesome!! It sounds like something I would love to get involved in. If you don't mind me asking, do you know how much an LPN makes at the VA? Also, I know that applying for a federal job involves a lot of paperwork. Is the paperwork complicated and is there someone who can help with it, or is it just time consuming? I was also wondering if there is something I can do to get in good with human resources at the VA while I am in school, so I would definitely have a position there as an LPN when I graduate. I am not sure if the school does clinicals there -- I'm going to Concorde. Maybe I'm looking too far ahead, but it never hurts to be prepared! :) Thanks for your help! :D :nurse:

VA does hire LPNs. You will find that you will make much more money and get experience in an acute care setting. VA has was is called the VANEEP program. If you want to go back to school for an RN degree, you apply for this program. The VA will pay for the entire cost of your education, and your job is to go to school. You only work on your breaks, and you are paid your full-time base pay, earn your leave and your benefits. When you are done with the RN program, you will owe them time. I know a few nurses here that went through that program offered by the government and are so grateful. It really is a great place to work. Let me know if I can do anything to help or answer any other questions.

Daisy

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