How is University Medical Center in Tucson?

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Hi, I have been looking to relocate to Tucson. Does anyone know anything about UMC in Tucson? Any information will help.

Thanks!

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Specializes in med surg.

I worked there for a year.It's a great place to learn.They really take care of their nurses.The nurse to patient ratio in the med-surg unit is 1:4.:)

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Specializes in behavioral health.

It is Tucson's only magnet hospital and probably the best in the city. I have done rotations there, but not worked. The pay is on the lower side. Every unit probably has different dynamics. It is reknown for cardiac procedures.

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Specializes in Cardiac.

Yes, they use their magnet status to recruit instead of pay. I make about $5/hr more where I work now instead of what I'd make there.

I heard that they can be hard on their nurses. Like writing you up if you aren't out by 730. I hear they are very strict. But that isn't always a bad thing. However, sometimes, I just can't get out on time no matter how hard I work...

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Keep the comments coming on this one!

I start the ASBN program in June with UMC being who I will work for after I pass the NCLEX.

Thanks,

Mark

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Specializes in behavioral health.

getting out at 7:30am is nice =) i had a *%*) AM nurse who during report.. "threw" my sticky note back at me, telling me to stay and complete it! I stayed an extra 15 minutes..just to have her complain that i needed to do something else.. then i told the (&_%( that i was going home =P

i think hospitals are hard on nurses generally.. they want Robonurses. I haven't heard anything bad in particular about UMC.. and I dont make more money at St Marys. =P probably about the same.

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