Anyone a new grad working at FLorida Hospital or Orlando Health?

Molly-FLHospital · Sep 22, 2009

erjunkie8, Thanks for your feedback! I completely agree that you must determine the organization you work for is the best fit for you.

I'd like to respond to your post. I believe the $13,500 contract you are referring to is the cost of training a Graduate Nurse for the Critical Care and ED internship program. In exchange for the education and training, it is required to work a 24-month employment contract at the end of the classroom training (generally 12-16 weeks for Critical Care and ED internships). The contract must be signed by the first month of classroom training to give GNs time to determine if Florida Hospital is the right fit for them. GNs that leave the organization prior to completing the 24-month period are subject to a pro-rated repayment. If, for any reason, a GN does not pass the classroom requirements, they will be liable for the contract. I believe the purpose of the contract is to ensure everyone makes the most of the training programs.

To clarify, Florida Hospital does force GNs into termination due to positions available only to experienced nurses.

Molly-FLHospital · Sep 22, 2009

Hi Lesley, I am not too familiar with International Nurse Recruitment but I will definitely look into it and get back to you! Thanks!!

ljones6843 · Sep 23, 2009

Hi Molly

Thank you so much for the reply, hope to hear from you soon.

Regards.

Lesley jones

latmanRN · Sep 26, 2009

Hi Molly !

I would like to know if there is any openings for internships at Florida Hosp., I am still hoping to get to work there. I am currently employed, but wishing for a chance at F.H.

Is there any?

thanks

Latman

jnmoore02 · Oct 1, 2009

Hello Molly,

Referring back to the poster that stated that the hospital will terminate new grads to make room for a experience nurse, I have a few questions about that and hopefully you could be so kind to answer them.

First, I was wondering if the hospital does this on a common base. Does the hospital have a reputation on terminating their new grads.

Second, is this based on the new Ormand beach location or the Palm coast location?

Molly-FLHospital · Oct 14, 2009

Hi jnmoore02,

Thanks for your interest in Florida Hospital and your great question. This is the first time that I've heard of anyone interpreting a termination this way. I know that GNs must pass several classroom exams as a routine part of the GN programs, and if they do not pass, they will not be able to proceed with the program. But, Florida Hospital does not terminate new grads to make room for experienced nurses. We welcome nurses of all skill levels on our floors. There are specific positions designated on units for both graduate nurses and experienced nurses so that we can balance everyone's skill level and give growth opportunities to all nurses.

I am only familiar with the new grad programs for the 7 Florida Hospital locations in Orlando. FH Ormond Beach and FH Flagler are sister hospitals under the Adventist Health System umbrealla and they make their own hiring decisions. Hope this helps!

potosina · Nov 7, 2009

Hello Molly:

I am a recent graduate nurse and I'm interested in the GN program at FH, many of my classmates got hired by FH Alt, I did not know that the jobs were not posted and they went directly to HR to apply so I came late and the positions were filled up. I have been looking for another jobs but I really would like to work for FH, and I'm interested in pediatrics, but I'm willing to take a med-surg position if peds is not available for nurses with AS degree. I heard that another GN program is to start again in Feb. 2010, is that true? If so, when is the time to apply? Do I have to apply online or do I have to go to HR? Please guide me, I'm willing to wait a couple of months if I've the chance to apply for FH but I do not want to waste my time waiting for a position that won't be available.

Molly-FLHospital · Nov 9, 2009

potosina,

congratulations on your recent graduation from nursing school! my advice would be to try to visit the www.linktoyourfuture.com website daily and check the “search jobs” link. it will take you directly to our fh careers website. the units open up gn positions on an as-needed basis and you will be able to apply online. you are eligible to apply for all positions with an as degree, including peds or med/surg.

the website says that positions will open up in february, july, and october and should be posted in december or early january. keep in mind they are opened on an as-needed basis by each unit, so make sure to try to check the website frequently.

Hudd70 · Nov 15, 2009

Hi - I am getting ready to finish my last 3 pre-req's at lake sumter cc. How did you like the RN program? I am currently an LPN, so I will apply for the bridge program? thanks!

heymiss · Nov 15, 2009

The program at LSCC is good. The only thing that I wish was different was more clinical hours, but from what I have been told its that way at all the schools.

MJB2010 · Jan 26, 2010

Anyone recently hired by FH or Orlando Health? I am interested in relocating and would love to hear about what the job climate is like now. :) I graduate in May 2010, and am hoping to have a job lined up before I move. ANy advice? I am open to any Graduate Nurse training programs, they don't have these in my current state, and I think it is a wonderful program! If I graduate in May, I think it would be best to apply in March or so? Is that too early?

Molly-FLHospital · Feb 4, 2010

mjb2010,

i'm glad to hear you are interested in florida hospital. it's never too early to begin applying to gn positions! i know that you can apply to florida hospital's graduate nurse training program two to three months prior to graduating. i also know there is a july gn program, and you should check the florida hospital careers website as often as possible to look for the application which is usually posted at the end of april.