Any Dekalb Med Nurses out there?

[MizRani]

So I just had my very first job interview as a nurse.

It was at Dekalb Medical Center. The interview itself was a surprise cuz it turned out to be a PANEL which I must admit, slightly freaked me out. But it wasn't too bad. They asked me questions and I answered them truthfully. I even admitted to a medication error I once did (it was my first!) and told them what I learned from that. (My friend told me I had balls of steel after I told her :rotfl: )

I don't know though. Walking in HR, I honestly was just doing the interview just to try it out y'know? See what it would be like.

But then during the interview, they seduced me with words like "training", "critical care", "one on one preceptor learning", and "benefits". :biggringi

The package is tied up in a pretty red bow and everyone is all smiles, except for the ER head guy who looked bored during the entire thing. Everyone is polite and nodding. :biere: But I can't help but wonder if I'm making a mistake and not even realizing it.

My original plan was St. Joseph's. But my mother, also an RN, decided to go back there after she quit her Gainesville job. And there ain't no way I'm working in the same facilitiy as her no matter how many people tell me how nice it would be. :barf01:

So the question is...should I take it? Are there any horror stories I should be aware of? I got good vibes from the place, that's why I'm asking for input.

[Indy, LPN, LVN]

So... did you take the job? I had two babies at Dekalb Medical, and it was a good experience.

-Indy

[MizRani]

So... did you take the job? I had two babies at Dekalb Medical, and it was a good experience.

-Indy

Yup. I took it. I am so excited! Trying to keep a positive outlook despite the sudden fear that took hold once I said yes to the HR lady.

[SharonH, RN]

So... did you take the job? I had two babies at Dekalb Medical, and it was a good experience.

-Indy

My son was born at Dekalb Medical also. It was a decent enough experience but I made the mistake of going to work there a couple of years later. It was NOT a good experience. But by that time, I was already burned out on hospital nursing so it probably was not necessarily a reflection on the hospital.

[FutureRN2005]

Yup. I took it. I am so excited! Trying to keep a positive outlook despite the sudden fear that took hold once I said yes to the HR lady.

I'd love to know how it works out for you, as I will be graduating in Dec. and considering working there.

Good Luck!

[shunnaparks]

I interviewed there a couple of years ago and was not too impressed. I have have some friends that work there and they're pretty happy.

As with any job, its what you make of it. If you are going into it with your eyes open and with the intentions of learning everything you can(both good and bad) you will be just fine.

Good Luck

Shunna