I know that this may not be the right forum to post on, but I figured I'd try anyway since it gets the most visibility! Here it goes...
I am applying to the Duke University Accelerated BSN program. I'm really excited about the prospect of going there, but the tuition costs are quite high. However, Duke Hospitals allows grads of the ABSN program to sign a contract in which they'll pay all of your tuition back if you agree to work there for 3 years (ie they'll pay you back 1/3 of your tuition at the end of each year, minus taxes). It *sounds* like a good deal, but I've read some somewhat negative things about working there here on the boards, and I'm afraid of singing on the dotted line just to be really unhappy there for 3 years. There are a lot of hospitals here in the area (Raleigh-Durham, NC), and it seems like a lot of people always suggest at working one of the other ones over Duke.
So, can anyone give me any more details on working at Duke? I know that their pay for new grads is at about $18. What are the shift differentials like for working evenings/weekends, etc.. What are the working conditions like? I know that there were unionization attempts several years ago. Has anything changed since then? ANYTHING that you know would be a great help!!! I just want to know what I'd be getting myself into if I do infact go to Duke and accept their tuition reimbursement program. Thank you in advance for your help!!!!
P_RN, ADN, RN
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Check also on the North Carolina forum. There may be nurses who know about the hospital there.