Anyone a new grad working at FLorida Hospital or Orlando Health?

Congrats on passing your boards, heymiss! I know there are those who are more than happy to answer your questions and explain Florida Hospital's GN process. Good luck!

Hello Molly. I am a New Nursing Graduate from Miami, Florida. It is very hard finding a job down here. All the positions that I have applied for require 1 year experience. I came across the Florida Hopital website and saw how willing they are to take in new nursing graduates which I think is amazing! I want to join one of the Residency programs but do not know how to go about with the process. Also, there isnt any job listings on the graduate nurse positions or the nursing positions. Are they still hiring for the Residency programs?

Thanks a Million,

Wilene

Hi Wilene,
It's great you are interested in Florida Hospital - it's a great organization to work for. We do have new grad internships/residencies that range from 8 - 21 weeks depending on the program. The programs are based on unit needs, which is why GN positions are not continually posted on the www.floridahospitalcareers.com website, which you saw. The informational website for new grads is: www.linktoyourfuture.com.

Dear Molly,

Thank you so much for the information you provided.

Wilene

Any new grads seeking employment with Florida Hospital in Orlando area... be careful!! They sell themselves as the "perfect place to work" but they throw their own employees out on the streets to bring in new nurses from out of the area who are unfamiliar with how they 'work'. As an employee with FH for 11 years I was pushed into termination as a new GN due to positions avail only to experienced nurses. Not to mention the contract they make you sign I am still responsible for. ($13,500, which is VERY high. Tampa General has a contract for the same length of time for $2,500 and their program is 10x better!!)... The central florida area for new nurses has limited options. There are only a few companies to work for which have multiple branches. They force the old employees to leave so they can bring in the new ones and pay them less. Florida Hospital has no problems terminating your employment and holding you liable to the ($13,500) contract....

As you seek employment I wish you the best of luck, just be sure this is the BEST choice for you. They do not live by "THE HEALING MINISTRY OF CHRIST"!!

Hi Molly

After reading your comments regarding the Florida Hospital you seem to know what your on about regarding recruitment at the hospital. I am an English Registered Nurse who graduated in March from University in England. I was a mature student who passed her Diploma with flying colours first time, no retakes. I have been working within my local hospital on a Cardiothoracic Ward since March, in July of this year I got clearence from the Florida Board to be able to take my NCLEX exam, which I am taking next month in Florida at the Test Centre on the Orange Blossom Trail. I have booked myself in at Kaplan in Tampa on a prep course 3 days before I take my exam. Have you got any information regarding the positions available for International Trained Nurses and do you think I have got any chance of getting a position with the FH. I want to emigrate to the US with my family, which is the quickest way?

God Bless You.
Lesley x

erjunkie8, Thanks for your feedback! I completely agree that you must determine the organization you work for is the best fit for you.

I’d like to respond to your post. I believe the $13,500 contract you are referring to is the cost of training a Graduate Nurse for the Critical Care and ED internship program. In exchange for the education and training, it is required to work a 24-month employment contract at the end of the classroom training (generally 12-16 weeks for Critical Care and ED internships). The contract must be signed by the first month of classroom training to give GNs time to determine if Florida Hospital is the right fit for them. GNs that leave the organization prior to completing the 24-month period are subject to a pro-rated repayment. If, for any reason, a GN does not pass the classroom requirements, they will be liable for the contract. I believe the purpose of the contract is to ensure everyone makes the most of the training programs.

To clarify, Florida Hospital does force GNs into termination due to positions available only to experienced nurses.

Hi Lesley, I am not too familiar with International Nurse Recruitment but I will definitely look into it and get back to you! Thanks!!

Hi Molly

Thank you so much for the reply, hope to hear from you soon.

Regards.
Lesley jones

Hi Molly !
I would like to know if there is any openings for internships at Florida Hosp., I am still hoping to get to work there. I am currently employed, but wishing for a chance at F.H.
Is there any?
thanks
Latman