Exeter vs Portsmouth

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I have interview next week at both Exeter and Portsmouth hospitals. Can anyone give me any insight into what either/both are like to work for?

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Oncology, Triage and Med/Surg.

I worked at Exeter Hospital back in 2005. What floor are you interviewing at?

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I'm not interviewing for a floor nursing job - not going back there again! What did you think about working at Exeter in general?

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Oncology, Triage and Med/Surg.

Lucky you, that's my goal to get away from floor nursing. Yes, I liked working at Exeter Hospital. The benefits were fantastic. The education department was super. Overall, I felt like the hospital really strived to keep their nurses. Let me know if you have any other questions I can answer. Best of luck with your interview.

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That's great to hear - thanks for the feedback. What have you heard about Portsmouth? The department head I spoke to sounded a little "out there."

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Oncology, Triage and Med/Surg.

Sorry but I have not heard anything about Portsmouth good or bad. Good luck making your decision.

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Hey Man I am that head of dept,and guess what?,... i am "out There!",..so don't bother coming to Pompey!,as we call it,stay in Exeter and away from the FLOOR,....AKA Patients!!!!!,NURSE,...pen pusher mores the like,...try IBM.

Best wishes for your future success.

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Specializes in Oncology, Geriatrics, IV nurse, Dialysis.

I guess the decision is made based on the response from MClemo....lol

Good instincts.. Always follow your gut. Good luck in Exeter

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where did you end up working?

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