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Oct 29, 2008 08:24 PM

Teaching Hospital recommendation for Texas

by sivan

Hi. I'll be graduating this December and have been searching for that first nurse position. I would like your input on hospitals in Texas that has good teaching expertise for new graduates. I've no geograhical preference as long as it's in Texas or whether it is civilian or military nursing for that matter. Although my family is located in Austin and I wouldn't mind staying near family and friends, I wouldn't mind trying new locations. If you have any other relevant information regarding any hospitals I would sincerely appreciate your thoughtful replies. Thank you

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from txnursingqt
Old Oct 29, 2008, 11:43 PM

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I have looked at many hospitals in Texas and there programs online. I am in the DFW area but I think after NS that we might be moving to the Austin area. In the Dallas area I would look at Parkland or Baylor. But if you really want the Austin area then try the Seton Hospitals. I will attach the link to their site with info on the GN program, it sounds really good.
http://www.seton.net/employment/nurs...new_graduates/
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from Finallyat40
Old Oct 30, 2008, 06:41 AM

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PARKLAND! in Dallas, wonderful supportive teaching facility....and if you don't see "it" there...it probably doesn't exist! They have extensive orientation programs for new grads and their pay scale is very much in line with the "for-profit" hospitals, in fact I think a bit higher. here is their website www.pmh.org

Jamie
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from txspadequeenRN
Old Oct 30, 2008, 07:21 AM

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I have never worked at Parkland but I hear it has a great learning environment. However, if you want to see things that you will never see again then go to work at John Peter Smith in Ft Worth. It is the County Hospital and a lot of stuff crawls up into that hospital... I went to their nursing school and did all my clinical there back in the 90's truly a great and eye opening experience...
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from labcat01
Old Oct 30, 2008, 02:01 PM

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Any place in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. If you are interested in hearts or transplants go to Methodist or St. Luke's. If you are interested in trauma/emergency medicine go to Memorial Hermann or Ben Taub.

I honestly think that any of the major cities in Texas have some great programs for new grads. Just don't forget that you get what you put into it and YOU will have a major impact on how great your experience is. Good luck!
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from rbezemek
Old Oct 30, 2008, 03:20 PM

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sivan,

Keep in mind that the term "teaching hospital" was created to designate hospitals that served as primary sites for MEDICAL schools - not nursing schools. Teaching hospitals are great places to learn about new technology & "medical" advances. They aren't necessarily great nursing environments.
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from abbabask
Old Oct 30, 2008, 06:40 PM

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Brackenridge in Austin is great too. It's owned by Seton.
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from sivan
Old Nov 02, 2008, 12:24 AM

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The Seton System in Austin seem to offer alot for new graduates. I find that 'non-profit' hospitals have more extensive orientation as compared to 'for-profit' hospitals. I'm going to look into all of your recommendations and I appreciate all your inputs.
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from abbabask
Old Nov 02, 2008, 07:27 AM

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Yes, Seton's Versant program is definitely one of a kind.. you won't find that at many other Texas hospitals. It's a great place to start out your career as a new nurse.
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from txnursingqt
Old Nov 02, 2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by abbabask View Post
Yes, Seton's Versant program is definitely one of a kind.. you won't find that at many other Texas hospitals. It's a great place to start out your career as a new nurse.
Just curious, is it hard to get hired on at Seton?
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