Best Hospital in metro detroit for NNP

JacangalRN · Oct 8, 2008

Just off the top of my head, I would say either Children's or Henry Ford.

Advanced Practice Columnist / Guide · Oct 10, 2008

Speaking in general terms since I am not a NNP, I would say NP's are treated well at Henry Ford. There is visibility and representation of the non-physician provider role through the Mid-Level Council composed of NP's, PA's, and CNM's employed in the health system. Representatives from the entire Henry Ford Medical Group and the system's upper management attends Mid-Level Council meetings to update us on initiatives to improve working conditions, reimbursement and revenue capture, and recruitment of NP's, PA's, and CNM's to join the entire health system.

But I am sure you'll see differences in work environments among hospitals in Metro Detroit during your clinicals and hope you can form your own opinion on which one is the best to work for. I see your work at St. John. How are NNP's treated there based on what you observed?

spartangal1989 · Oct 24, 2008

Congrats on your going back for NNP! I would say the best hospital for NNP's in Metro Detroit is probably Oakwood (since they never seem to have openings) although I have no experience with that system. Henry Ford has a great group of practitioners with a very strong leader (Chris Newman, who you will meet thru your program), but the Neo's (with the exception of Dr. DuBose-Parsons) are very stuck in the 80's with the way they practice. I was a student there for 2 semesters and loved the practitioners and nurses, but disliked the hospital. I really liked St Joe's Pontiac, I liked the practitioners and enjoyed their patient mix. Hutzel has great opportunites for practitioners, and you will get great experience. BUT the main NNP is very difficult to work with, she has a negative outloook on life that makes her a challenge to work with. But there is a great positive that you always have a fellow to bounce ideas off of (the fellows do 24hr coverage). Childrens is getting a nice core of NNP's with 2 having just graduated from the program. You work with the same docs as Hutzel (which are great, good, bad, or ugly depending on who they are) So it seems there is some good oportunities there. St Johns seems like a good place to work, they seem to have a supportive system.

But remember each place has its advantages and disadvantages. You have to decide what population you like working with best (micro-preemies or bigger surgical type kids) look at how the nurses interact with practitioners and docs. Look at how the docs treat the nurses and practitioners. The only person that can allow you to be treated bad is yourself. Be your own and best advcate!

I am in the same boat with just finishing up my program (working on research right now). I hope my limited experience with the hospital around here has given you some insight.

One more tip... The FANNP conference that is held each year in October is great. It is a wonderful chance to network with fellow NNP's and NNP students. Plus they have great topics! Just got back and I am now regenerated and rejuvenated about finishing my project and making a difference as a NNP.

(sorry if I rambled:twocents:)