Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans

U.S.A. Louisiana

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Does anyone have any experience working for Ochsner? I am wanting some feedback on their facility.

Thanks!!!

Specializes in Post-Op, Cardiology.

I've been working at Ochsner for a year and here's what I've experienced: one nurse had a stroke while working, another had a seizure... they were only drug tested, no visit to ER which should be standard. The patient to nurse ratio is utterly insane. By working here, you're basically just waiting to have your license revoked. Med errors, multiple call lights going on at the same time, hostile patients wanting their drug meds... and all through the orientation, Ochsner makes it seem like they take care of their employees, when in fact, they do not. There IS no rehab program, if you test positive for something while having a stroke, you are then terminated. There IS no loan pay-back, though they may pay a small percentage of going back to school for your masters. The insurance is wonderful, but it pretty much stops there. I am so tired of seeing nurses crying in the halls, throwing up in the parking lot before work because they hate it so much. Trust me... stay away.

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Specializes in NICU, Trauma, Oncology.

The thing with ochsner is you either buy into their lifestyle or you don't. So as an employee you either love it or you hate it, there isn't an in between. As a patient, myself, I have been less than thrilled with ochsner practices and have switched to other clinics. However, I haven't had any major prob with their peds dept for my son (who has a rare disease) as of yet.

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Hey there, I've been working at the ICU for Ochsner for a month now. It's a lot to learn but I don't really think it's that bad. It is certainly overwhelming because of the demands of the environment. The hops and staff are really supportive toward me though. Or maybe I am working in the ICU so it's totally different. I don't know. ^^

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I have just started Peri-op 101 at Ochsner Main Campus a month ago. I can't speak to the orientation on the floor, but I have been so pleased with the orientation to surgery. I LOVE my OR job.

i know this post was almost a year ago, but do you still like it, Anniehow? I applied for the same position and was called to set up an interview; I REALLY want this job!!!!! Are they any pointers you could give me? Any info is appreciated ?

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Yes I love working in the OR. When is your interview? PM me, I'll tell you more about the interview process.

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I can't PM yet bc I don't have enough posts yet:(

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Yes I love working in the OR. When is your interview? PM me, I'll tell you more about the interview process.

My email is [email protected]

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Hi Annie,

I too just got my phone interview for the oncology unit. I really want this job but since i don't have any experience, i'm afraid that my chance is lesser. Can you give me some advice?? Thanks!!!

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My Step-dad works at Ochsner and, for the most part, he enjoys it. When we moved away from New Orleans for a while other hospitals were begging him to work for them because he had endured at Ochsner for so long. It's a solid hospital.

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Ochsner has been having some shady stuffs with their staffing lately and many of us nurses are not quite happy with them. The Big O really needs to get their you-know-what together. However, ditto to other feedbacks, it's a good hospital to learn and gain experiences. The staff are friendly and willing to teach and help you at work (Again I am talking about nursing staff, not so much about hops administration here). After a year with Ochsner or so, you can move on to other facilities without any problem. Good luck with you all.

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I started right out of nursing school at Ochsner in the NICU. We had a very organized, long orientation period (not sure what it's like today, since it was 27 years ago). I think it is a good place to work and lear as well, since they have a Residency program.

Hi! I know it's been a while since this was posted but I have a phone interview with HR tomorrow. My application is for NICU and L&D but she didn't specify what the interview was for. How did you like NICU? I think I would love it but also it seems very stressful just because caring for these little babies is such a huge responsibility, and parents go crazy over their babies haha. Anything you have to offer would be greatly appreciated ;)

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Specializes in Surgery.

Hey nursenami4 - I'm interviewing for a position at Ochsner in the IMTA. I would love to hear about your experience and about the unit!

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