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

MAL, RN · Jan 30, 2011

Congrats too you both on getting call backs for the internship-- Its really cool that Florida Hospital offers there great opportunities to new grads!

I applied for all 3 CC internships that were listed this month. I'm a new grad with an excellent academic profile (BSN/GPA/internship/student organizations/etc), but never got a call back or email, and the openings aren't listed anymore..I'm wondering if its because they can see from my resume that I am a military spouse that has moved around quite a bit in the last few years and are worried I won't stay long..

quick q: how much time was it between your application submission and your call back?? And did either of you already have contacts at Florida Hospital?

liser79 · Jan 30, 2011

Hi MLE, RN.

I applied a week ago and heard back pretty quickly. Although, there were others that I applied to that I almost immediately got an email back saying "Thanks but no thanks" so I am pretty happy to have gotten this far in the process.

I spoke to the GN Nurse Recruiter but I did not know her previously. I went to school at Valencia Community College in Orlando so I don't know Hang in there and keep applying!!

crobin18 · Jan 31, 2011

Between my application and call back it was no longer than five days. Im not exactly sure why you havent gotten a call back but I did a little research myself because I wasnt really getting any calls either. It quite possibly could be your resume as Ive heard that they use a computer to sort through them based on keywords. Do some research and figure out what keywords you should use. Also describing in short detail what you did during your clinicals may help to add some of these words. Not sure if you have already done that or not, just a thought. I did this to my resume and afterwards I started getting more calls. Also dont forget that if you decide to accept a job from florida hospital you have to sign a contract saying that you agree to work for them for two years. I believe that two years doesnt even start until after you finish the GN program, so in the case of the OR it would be 2 and half years because the OR internship is about 6 months. If you do decide to break the contract it can be very costly. I hope this helps.

MAL, RN · Jan 31, 2011

Thanks for the info and the advice.

My resume is pretty good. I have my clinicals listed and have great academic and work experience. Interesting thought to change some of the wording to those famous "buzz" words-- critical thinking, leadership, etc...

I'll take a second look at it..

We will be stationed there for 4 years.

JusLikHvn · Feb 3, 2011

Anyone have any info about work conditions at FL Hospital Heartland in Sebring and Lake Placid? I get mixed reviews but would like to her from anyone that has or currently works there. Thanks.

Preeps · Feb 3, 2011

Yes, I believe it is $2000 if you break the 2 year contract. And it is pro-rated dependending on how long you stay.

MAL, RN · Feb 3, 2011

Yes, I believe it is $2000 if you break the 2 year contract. And it is pro-rated dependending on how long you stay.

Only 2,000? The GN position for a Surgical Services states the contract is for 13,500 for 24 months AFTER completion of the program. Scroll to the bottom of the posting here: http://www.floridahospitalcareers.com/jobdescription.aspx?JobID=2277083&copp=49641&location=-1&jtype=-1&category=-1&keyword=Keyword&pnum=0

Do you know what speciality only required a $2,000 contract? Maybe 13,500 only applies to ORNIP.

Preeps · Feb 3, 2011

Only 2,000? The GN position for a Surgical Services states the contract is for 13,500 for 24 months AFTER completion of the program. Scroll to the bottom of the posting here: http://www.floridahospitalcareers.com/jobdescription.aspx?JobID=2277083&copp=49641&location=-1&jtype=-1&category=-1&keyword=Keyword&pnum=0
Do you know what speciality only required a $2,000 contract? Maybe 13,500 only applies to ORNIP.

Sorry I'm not sure. Maybe I'm wrong but a GN on my floor stated it was 2,000 so just repeating what she said.

Maybe because ORNIP requires training for a longer period it cost the hospital more money and they have more to lose. GNs on my floor have to go thru CCNIP and get 12 weeks orientation.

Borntobenurse? · Feb 4, 2011

As a graduate of Florida Hospital College and a employee for 3 years. I will confirm that new is often looked at as better than old. Molly sees what she wants to see. I have known several friends who have been forced out or forced to wait months to get hired as a GN, and then terminated.

Preeps · Feb 4, 2011

As a graduate of Florida Hospital College and a employee for 3 years. I will confirm that new is often looked at as better than old. Molly sees what she wants to see. I have known several friends who have been forced out or forced to wait months to get hired as a GN, and then terminated.

What do you mean "forced to wait months to get hired" Do you mean because they only want to hire experienced nurses not GNs? You sound displeased with the school/hospital?

Do you mind sharing why the GNs were terminated?

And what do you mean that "new is often looked at as better than old"

Do you mean new nurses? I'm not following? Thanks for the clarification.

MAL, RN · Feb 5, 2011

As a graduate of Florida Hospital College and a employee for 3 years. I will confirm that new is often looked at as better than old. Molly sees what she wants to see. I have known several friends who have been forced out or forced to wait months to get hired as a GN, and then terminated.

That just sounds so counterproductive. Do they hire them, put them through the classroom portion of the GN program, then fire them before they hit the floor??

dedebrown · Feb 8, 2011

I have been applying to jobs at Florida Hospital website but i havent heard from anyone but i did get a rejection letter for a NICU position for the GN. Could anyone answer this question? Do you apply just to GN positions or just RN position.