Cleveland Clinic Vs UH

badtz_maru, MSN, RN · Nov 17, 2016

You should try posting this in the Ohio Nursing thread: allnurses.com/ohio-nursing/

Good luck!

A.Ramos · Nov 18, 2016

Thank you I didn't even see that! Thanks so much!

NicuGal, MSN, RN · Nov 18, 2016

Metro takes new grads as long as they have a BSN. It is not a bad place to work, and it doesn't have a bad rep. CCF and UH are also both good, look at what specialties they offer and what you would like to do. As for benefits, all three have good benefits, CCF's are a bit more costly but if you work there and get all your care there, more is covered and the deductibles are lower.

midgeypoo, LPN · Nov 18, 2016

I'm sorry if this has been posted multiple times, I searched the thread and could only find one from a couple years ago.

What are your opinions on working at the Cleveland clinic Vs UH? I just found out I passed my nclex RN (whoooo) and wanted opinions before I started applying to new grad positions.

I heard with the Cleveland clinic you get such a great experience & they teach you so much. Also the benefits are better than UH but I heard the staff is treated poorly and the pay isn't the greatest.

on the other hand I heard UH treats their employees better and the pay is better but benefits suck.

I really wanted to apply to metro but I heard they don't accept new grads and metro hasn't had the greatest rep these days í ½í±€

Any opinions on any hospital would be greatly appreciated :-)

Dear A. Ramos:

I can only give you my experience with both Hospitals and some info may be a couple years old. With that in mind, I started my very first job at CCF as a new grad. The pay was ok. But then they take out for parking (not cheap). Benefits were pretty good that I recall. However, I did not like their point system - x amount of points and you loose your job. (again remember it's been couple of years or so - so you may want to investigate to see if that has changed).

Also I think it depends on which department is more student friendly. I was tossed directly into the fire. I won't mention the department - but will tell you my Preceptor was older gal who gave me her whole assignment and sat on her laptop on wheels at end of the hall. I only was to call her for something important.

I lasted all of 4 months and was so stressed out by the whole experience - I swore I'd never ever go back to a large hospital again.

I took a job closer to home in a Nursing Home and well, then I had 20+ patients on nights. But I was paid well, free parking, yet something (a lot) felt like it was missing.

My best friend and former classmate in nursing school promised me if I came to UH I'd love it - and would not go through what I did at CCF. After months of this - I agreed to apply.

Was hired and immediately felt "at home". I did not feel rushed to get out of orientation. The other nurses were very welcoming and all said, "don't worry we are all here to help each other". And it was true.

I learned a lot at UH, and perfected my skills too. Don't get me wrong, I learned a lot at the Clinic but I felt more rushed and stressed. Where at UH it somehow felt more relaxed to me. If that makes any sense?

Benefits were good at both hospitals and yes, you will pay parking fees at both too. But I found that typically working at the main campus paid about 5.00/hour more than working at the same hospital in a suburb.

So I guess I'm saying I am partial to UH. To sum up how I felt working there - "like working with family".

I have since retired. But I do wish you well in your career and am sure whatever you choose you will find fulfilling.

Good Luck!

A.Ramos · Nov 18, 2016

I do have my BSN! That is good to know! Thank you for the information!

midgeypoo, LPN · Nov 18, 2016

A. Ramos:

Good for you - you are already ahead of the game! Continued success in your career & studies !