Best hospitals in the Detroit area

[BGgirl]

I'm relocating from Ohio to the Detroit area and am wondering if anyone can give some insight into the hospitals around Detroit. I'm leaning towards Henry Ford but I don't know anyone that currently works there. I've been at the same level 1 trauma center for the past 14 years as a SD/progressive care nurse, so the move is daunting to me. Anything good or bad would be helpful to know. Who are the best employers and would you recommend working there?

[BrendaH84, BSN]

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[shan409, ASN, BSN, LPN, RN]

I don't know if you're still interested, but I've worked for both DMC and Ascension (St. John).

[BrendaH84, BSN]

i'm interested! i'd like to move to michigan, what do u have 2 say about DMC and Ascension (St. John) ?

[shan409, ASN, BSN, LPN, RN]

19 hours ago, BrendaH84 said:

i'm interested! i'd like to move to michigan, what do u have 2 say about DMC and Ascension (St. John) ?

I like both health systems. DMC-health insurance is not as good as it was a few years ago. Lots of variety and specialty positions, but lots of transitioning of management with Tenet. Ascension-transitioning as well as it becomes a bigger market here in MI. I see more community based/preventive care in the health system.

Both offer paid holidays, weekend premiums, shift diffs, etc... Depends on what location/unit for specific benefits/certifications of course. But I received good training that prepared me for all positions I've held at both health systems (DMC-I was a CPhT for almost 8 years, mommy/baby RN for about 8 months/Ascension-Med-Surg LPN 10 months, Community Health RN-new position of 3 months).

Hope this helped a little.?

[Christy1019, ASN, RN]

I have worked for both Henry Ford hospital in Detroit and one of the suburban Beaumont hospitals. I much preferred the Henry Ford system over Beaumont, however the current Beaumont hospital is much closer to home. Welcome to Michigan!