UMC Lubbock

I did not work at UMC, I worked at Covenant and had good working conditions while there. Most people I know that work at UMC left Covenant only for the Sign On bonus and they all said that they enjoyed there 2 years they spent there, but they ALL came back to Covenant. UMC is a teaching facility that some people have trouble adjusting to that type of environment.

As far a Lubbock as a town, I loved living there. We moved when my husband graduated from law school. Lubbock is a super friendly town, and getting around is very easy. All numbered streets (82nd, 66th, 19th) run east/west, and then named street run north/south. And then THE Loop will take you around the whole town. Shopping is good for a town its size. Big mall, good grocery stores (United). Good luck in your decision!

I am a recent grad and new employee at UMC. I had such wonderful clinical expirences during school, i knew that UMC was the only place in Lubbock that I would work. Over 3/4 of my graduating class is at UMC and love it. The doctors work well with the nursing staff and because it is TTU's teaching hospital, they have state of the art equipment and every type of specialist you could ever need. UMC doesnt have to offer sign on bonuses because usually people really want to work there and they are now actually beginning retention bonuses. Its a fabulous hospital and the only one I would reccomend in Lubbock.

I worked at UMC for 9 years. I only lasted at the other large hospital in Lubbock for 9 MONTHS. I would highly recommend it.

As a matter of fact, the other RN in my office also worked at UMC and loved it. They give you a great experience and it has a fun atmosphere. I have lived here all of my life and wouldn't recommend another HOSPITAL to work at in Lubbock.

Like the other post said. It is a really easy town to get around in.

Hope you enjoy it if you decide to come.

Cristi

HI .... i just migrated here in Lubbock (19th street )and im a foreigner , planning to work there at UMC. Im an RN back home but im still planning to take NCLEX here . I just want to ask if the hospital can accept an applicant eventhough not yet a NCLEX passer? I can work as an LVN for a while .Any sggestion with this situation?
I appreciate it,
maury

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HI....im presently leaving here in lubbock at 19th street and just migrated from Philippines. Im an RN in the Philippines but not yet an NCLEX passer here.Im planning to ahve an application there at Covenant coz i saw the hospital and ranked as one of the best hosp here in lubbock.Do you have any idea if they accept applicant with NCLEX licence yet.I can work as an LVN for a while or any related job.
hoping for your reply and i appreciate it....
God Bless

quote=JJFROG;2031724]I did not work at UMC, I worked at Covenant
and had good working conditions while there. Most people I know that work at UMC left Covenant only for the Sign On bonus and they all said that they enjoyed there 2 years they spent there, but they ALL came back to Covenant. UMC is a teaching facility that some people have trouble adjusting to that type of environment.

As far a Lubbock as a town, I loved living there. We moved when my husband graduated from law school. Lubbock is a super friendly town, and getting around is very easy. All numbered streets (82nd, 66th, 19th) run east/west, and then named street run north/south. And then THE Loop will take you around the whole town. Shopping is good for a town its size. Big mall, good grocery stores (United). Good luck in your decision![/quote]

Most of my friends are working at UMC. They say its great. They hire new grads in MICU, Cardiac ICU. I would probably be there if I didnt get a great job with Cargill.

Cyndie: Where do you work for Cargill? PM me- I'm on a borrowed computer and can't get the PM to work!