The Florida Hospital Graduate Nursing Program

CP2013 · Oct 29, 2013

I was curious to know if anyone has participated in the Florida Hospital's Graduate Nursing Program in Orlando Fl? I am having trouble locating their application. Do they only post a few time throughout the year? Any information would be greatly appreciated.[/quote']
Yes it is only posted at certain times during the year. The next application will open in November for the January/February 2014 graduate nurse program.

mschelle213 · Nov 4, 2013

Thanks, CP2013, for your response. I noticed that a 'personal profile' needs to be submitted with the application for the GN program; is this something that the applicant composes via a letter to attach with the resume or is it through the website where you answer a series of questions? Also, do you know how many applicants they hire for the program, or is it strictly based on job availability? Sorry for all of the questions, I am trying to get an idea of how the process generally goes so I can be prepared. Thanks for your time!

CP2013 · Nov 9, 2013

Thanks CP2013, for your response. I noticed that a 'personal profile' needs to be submitted with the application for the GN program; is this something that the applicant composes via a letter to attach with the resume or is it through the website where you answer a series of questions? Also, do you know how many applicants they hire for the program, or is it strictly based on job availability? Sorry for all of the questions, I am trying to get an idea of how the process generally goes so I can be prepared. Thanks for your time![/quote']
I'm pretty sure the personal profile is a part of the application process. It's a few pages of an online application and I believe the profile is a portion of that that is to include your work history and your school history/GPA and unit preference and things like that. You also need to attach résumé and transcripts along with reference letters if available.
It is based on what units have availability. Jobs are already being offered to current Nurse Techs so they will have a better idea of numbers when the application opens. Right now since OH is having quite a time with union talks and shift differential cuts and all sorts of chaos, every new grad is applying to FH.
If you have a preceptor with FH you need to ask them to introduce you to or at least talk you up to the nurse managers. They can pull applications. Also FH prefers BSN grads with at least a 3.8 GPA because now they can be picky as they are the only facility doing hiring in the Orlando area.
Try for the outlying hospitals like Deland and Fish Memorial and Titusville and Jacksonville and CFRH and Kissimmee. You may have more luck there.

jonathanvllamas · Jan 14, 2014

My name is Jonathan and I was recently offered a new grad position in the ER department at Florida Hospital - Orlando for their Feb/March 2014 cohort.

I currently live in Los Angeles, CA and I am having a hard time finding a good place to relocate near the hospital.

The hospital address is 601 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803.

Do any of you know a good place to live near the hospital or is anyone else from out of state that is in the same position that I am?

Any help will be appreciated!

Thanks again!