Re: Anyone a new grad working at FLorida Hospital or Orlando Health?
Hi Renee4Christ and others,
I know it's been a while since anyone posted on this thread, but I wanted to answer some questions. Currently, the starting pay for new grads is $22.08 (BS) or $21.44 (AS) without differentials. In addition to wages, there is a tuition reimbursement option and loan repayment. To answer the previous question about overtime, overtime is allocated based on the unit and their budget.
There are 7 Graduate Nures programs with varying lengths. Critical Care (12-16 weeks), ED (12-16 weeks), Operating Room (20 weeks), M/S (8-9 weeks), Oncology (10 weeks), Perinatal (8-21 weeks), Peds/PICU/NICU (11-17 weeks). For more information about the internship programs, the website is
www.linktoyourfuture.com.
You can apply online for the GN programs up to 2 months before graduating. You will need a nursing degree and BLS, but once you are accepted, you will be trained and certified depending on the program you're in.
Florida Hospital is an Adventist organization. The mission is to incorporate a holistic view of caring for every patient. Something neat about the hospital is that they have daily "Energizers" that keeps the units connected through campus and system news. Most units take that time to share both personal and professional updates. Prayer is not something that the hospital shies away from, and the mission to "extend the healing ministry of Christ" is evident throughout the hospitals, although, every employee is entitled to their beliefs and can choose not to participate in prayer.
Hope to hear from you! Congrats on nearing the end of nursing school.
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