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what happens if you break the HCA starRN contract? i hear you’re not allowed to work for any other HCA facility ever again. is this true? what if you pay off the money in full? has anybody ever broken the contract then went off to work for HCA again in the future ? what if you leave as a nurse but then come back to work as a social worker or pharmacist or something, would the blacklist still apply to you even if ur not returning as an RN again? also does breaking a contract look bad to other employers?

1 minute ago, newnurse2434 said:

How long ago did you leave? It took them about a month and a half to contact me asking me to repay. It was a piece of mail from the "Benefits Recovery Group," which is a collections agency that I guess HCA is in cahoots with. I wouldn't contact them if you don't hear from them, otherwise that just draws attention!

Just very recently. I just thought they would be quick to ask for the money back but I guess it takes a while. Thanks for getting back to me! And if you don't mind me asking, did you pay the contract back?

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Specializes in ED/Psych/Case Management.
21 minutes ago, HoustonNurse72 said:

So I broke my 2-year contract and left HCA but no one from HR or Healthtrust has contacted me about the contract and the money. I was wondering if anyone knew how long it took for them to reach out or what your experience was like after leaving HCA. Also if they do not reach out, am I obliged to contact them ?? Thanks in advance! 

It took them about 2 months to contact me via mail. 

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3 minutes ago, HoustonNurse72 said:

Just very recently. I just thought they would be quick to ask for the money back but I guess it takes a while. Thanks for getting back to me! And if you don't mind me asking, did you pay the contract back?

I've since hired an attorney to fight it....waiting to hear back from them to see if they accept my counter offer or if they'll just drop it all together. I left due to the fact that they were doing some really questionable stuff, so I mentioned that. Hoping that it'll scare them off

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Specializes in Psych, Hospice, Surgical unit, L&D/Postpartum.

Update

so I went for my interview for the periop training program. it is 20 weeks in length...and they are making people go down to Virginia for about a month to train in the OR down there. Umm I cant do that. That is a big inconvenience.. but at least I know now that it is not a good fit. The interview was not organized and the interim manager was not friendly at all.. So all in all I am glad I went and I realized it won't work for me. 

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Hi, all!

I am a new grad at HCA a couple months off orientation. I’ll be honest it hasn’t been the worst. I work on mother baby. But I probably work on the unit once a week and get floated all over the hospital to do tech work and sometime get 20 patients to my self. I want to apply to another hospitals new grad program bc I want to get my foundation from a better hospital. But I’m worried that they’ll think bad of me for wanting to leave another facility so quick. Any advice? 

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Lex - I doubt you'll qualify for another 'new grad program'. Why should a prospective new employer offer you one of those highly coveted position when you've already just recently attended one? Just because you didn't think it was very good? Sorry, it doesn't really work that way.

I think you've become what is called 'an old new grad'. You've some actual  practice under your belt. At best, you MIGHT qualify for some very unit-specific orientation, like in-pt dialysis. But that's 'MAYBE'.

You may just have a prolonged search for something that meets your desires. You prob really need to look beyond your preferences and compromise.

Just remember that HCA can hold you responsible to a contractual agreement for pay-back if you signed such a contract with them. That should STRONGLY direct your decision to move on or not. And you could also make the infamous "do not rehire" list for HCA.

Good luck to you.

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37 minutes ago, amoLucia said:

Lex - I doubt you'll qualify for another 'new grad program'. Why should a prospective new employer offer you one of those highly coveted position when you've already just recently attended one? Just because you didn't think it was very good? Sorry, it doesn't really work that way.

I think you've become what is called 'an old new grad'. You've some actual  practice under your belt. At best, you MIGHT qualify for some very unit-specific orientation, like in-pt dialysis. But that's 'MAYBE'.

You may just have a prolonged search for something that meets your desires. You prob really need to look beyond your preferences and compromise.

Just remember that HCA can hold you responsible to a contractual agreement for pay-back if you signed such a contract with them. That should STRONGLY direct your decision to move on or not. And you could also make the infamous "do not rehire" list for HCA.

Good luck to you.

Actually, I do qualify for some new grad programs I’ve looked in to. I also never said “it wasn’t very good“. But thanks for your input.

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13 hours ago, LexieG said:

Hi, all!

I am a new grad at HCA a couple months off orientation. I’ll be honest it hasn’t been the worst. I work on mother baby. But I probably work on the unit once a week and get floated all over the hospital to do tech work and sometime get 20 patients to my self. I want to apply to another hospitals new grad program bc I want to get my foundation from a better hospital. But I’m worried that they’ll think bad of me for wanting to leave another facility so quick. Any advice? 

I suggest you read the previous pages of posts re: HCA; I think you'll find a lot of them speak to your question.

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Specializes in ICU.

Hey I worked for HCA Kingwood in Houston for just shy of 2 years. They sent a letter for $833. Has anyone had any definitive outcomes from this situation? I know people here are contacting lawyers and have heard others throughout the years not paying back, but just wondering if there is anything conclusive

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.
13 hours ago, kjacks759 said:

Hey I worked for HCA Kingwood in Houston for just shy of 2 years. They sent a letter for $833. Has anyone had any definitive outcomes from this situation? I know people here are contacting lawyers and have heard others throughout the years not paying back, but just wondering if there is anything conclusive

You will spend more on a lawyer than that 833 dollars you have to pay back. Just pay in installments to show good faith.

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Hosps show NO MERCY when it comes to recouping debts. I just sched a yearly pay-down with my radiation provider. Showing my 'good faith'.

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On 2/3/2021 at 12:01 PM, amoLucia said:

Lex - I doubt you'll qualify for another 'new grad program'. Why should a prospective new employer offer you one of those highly coveted position when you've already just recently attended one? Just because you didn't think it was very good? Sorry, it doesn't really work that way.

I think you've become what is called 'an old new grad'. You've some actual  practice under your belt. At best, you MIGHT qualify for some very unit-specific orientation, like in-pt dialysis. But that's 'MAYBE'.

You may just have a prolonged search for something that meets your desires. You prob really need to look beyond your preferences and compromise.

Just remember that HCA can hold you responsible to a contractual agreement for pay-back if you signed such a contract with them. That should STRONGLY direct your decision to move on or not. And you could also make the infamous "do not rehire" list for HCA.

Good luck to you.

This response is so cringe. Yikes.

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