Yale New Haven

NHavenRN · Jul 5, 2006

I started as a new grad at YNHH in January, I've found them to be very supportive, esp. of new grads in med/surg. I was given about 14 wks of orientation with a preceptor on the floor and 6 sessions of med/surg intro courses, along with an EKG interpretation course. I think they also have a nursing residency program (that I'm not doing) that provides even more ed. My experience there has been pretty positive so far.

As for the union issue - as far as I know, we're not unionized! Maybe what your friend was referring to was all the SEIU activity to unionize non-nursing (e.g. PCAs, housekeeping, admin staff, etc) staff? There certainly has been a lot of noise made over that move in recent months. And as far as I know there still hasn't been a vote on that, so the hospital isn't yet unionized.

Feel free to pm me if you want to talk about it more.... :)

RXCT · Jul 6, 2006

I don't know what type of pay scales you are used to but, I've heard that Yale & St. Rhea's don't pay well at all...in conparison to long term or the other city hosp that have about $8-$10 /hour difference! That's quite a scale....look all over before you settle.

good luck

Nurse CT · Jul 7, 2006

The union is bad, my advice is stay away from any building/facility where there is a chance of being unionized.

Generally speaking if cards have been signed then management is poor. When there is management who cares and consistant its more difficult for the dreaded union to get in.

EDSNA85 · Sep 1, 2006

I work @ YAle & HSR in the emergency Department as a student nurse tech. I like Yales crown atleast in the ED bc it is a younger group. Staff is short but pay is not too ad. They treat their new grads very well at both places. Im actually looking for positions when i graduate in May and im not sure if i want to move or stay close to home.

SarasotaRN2b · Jan 15, 2007

I don't know what type of pay scales you are used to but, I've heard that Yale & St. Rhea's don't pay well at all...in conparison to long term or the other city hosp that have about $8-$10 /hour difference! That's quite a scale....look all over before you settle.
good luck

I guess if you are in it jsut for the money, I would agree...but from what I've been reading, these hospitals seem to be very nurse-oriented with good new grad programs. Financially I feel that as long as I am not stressing over money for necessities, I don't have to go for the highest payment.

RXCT · Jan 15, 2007

I guess if you are in it jsut for the money, I would agree...but from what I've been reading, these hospitals seem to be very nurse-oriented with good new grad programs. Financially I feel that as long as I am not stressing over money for necessities, I don't have to go for the highest payment.

Your right! They do have orientation programs and also many I've known seen to get locked in at these two city hospitals because of there continuing education program. But, do consider other hospitals as well. They also offer great pay, Insurance, 401K, continuing education and all types of holiday/personal/sick time with up to 3 weeks vac/yr. Just don't settle on the "name". Good Luck

MagnesiuM · Jun 24, 2008

do any of you happen to know if YNHH offers domestic partner benefits? what about loan forgiveness for new grads? thanks!

Mish56, BSN, RN · Jul 8, 2008

I've worked at YNHH on and off since 1981. Left and came back due to moves vs. looking for different employer. Like any place it has it's pro's and con's, but personally for me, it's been a pretty good place to work. The union (1199) didn't make it in (thank God) and if anyone took the time to know the hospital policy's they would know we didn't need a union.

The most important thing is the patient to staff ratio, which I have always found to be safe. Sure, there are days I run my butt of, but show me a hospital where that doesn't happen. When I've chatted with other nurses in my specialty on this site, I am SHOCKED at the number of patients they are expected to care for during a shift!!! Totally unsafe.

The preceptor program is good.

I'm making decent money, can't complain about that. Sure the nurses in California are always going on about how much they make, but the cost of living is outrageous there (nevermind the mudslides, wild fires, traffic etc.).

Good luck.

Don't know about partner benefits, but I've always found our benefits to be excellent.

GrumpyRN63, ADN, RN · Jul 8, 2008

I don't know what type of pay scales you are used to but, I've heard that Yale & St. Rhea's don't pay well at all...in conparison to long term or the other city hosp that have about $8-$10 /hour difference! That's quite a scale....look all over before you settle.
good luck

Last time I checked new grads were starting at 26+ for YNHH, HSR a little higher, parts of the ancillary staff are unionized- like dietary, not nurses. Yale offers great benies and great orientation programs for new grads, I think the ICU's start at a 6 month preceptorship program and some depts more. Good Luck!! Oh yeah, and we don't "eat our young" either

RN28MD · Jul 28, 2008

Mish56 what is the nurse to pt ratio? What department do you do? I use to work at a hospital where the nurses would have 6pt or more. I hated that it was definetly unsafe.

daisydoll · Jul 31, 2008

If you go for YNHH, the pay is good. I started at $26.05 a year ago and now am making $28.60 + differentials. However, the floor I work on is M/S with high patient acuity and understaffing is a huge issue. If you can, I would recommend working in ICU as I have heard many positive things, you get hour lunch breaks and 2:1 ratios. The orientation program is pretty good, but if you don't like your preceptor speak up! I ran into some issues with a preceptor and wish I had asked for someone else. Good luck!