Wow, I cannot believe how much negativity there is about the Clinic. I have worked for the Clinic for 2 years, in the CICU. I originally started there as a new grad, and chose it for their tuition reimbursement. I absolutely love my job. The autonomy of nurses is unlike anywhere I have ever seen. We work along side the doctors, not for them. They will listen to our views/comments, and many times follow through with them. If we ever have any questions they are more than happy to take the time to make sure we understand the rationale of our care. While I do agree that the size of the Clinic is sometimes overwhelming, the esteem that comes with working there is something to be very proud of. We take care of the sickest of the sick, adding years to peoples lifes, when other hospitals say there is nothing else they can do. I cannot speak for the med/surg floors, ( I know they are understaffed) but in any of their heart ICUs, you will learn more than you could ever imagine. And when you literally save a life, you will feel that it was YOUR care that was needed. I thank God for all of the knowledge I have gained there.
Wow, I cannot believe how much negativity there is about the Clinic. I have worked for the Clinic for 2 years, in the CICU. I originally started there as a new grad, and chose it for their tuition reimbursement. I absolutely love my job. The autonomy of nurses is unlike anywhere I have ever seen. We work along side the doctors, not for them. They will listen to our views/comments, and many times follow through with them. If we ever have any questions they are more than happy to take the time to make sure we understand the rationale of our care. While I do agree that the size of the Clinic is sometimes overwhelming, the esteem that comes with working there is something to be very proud of. We take care of the sickest of the sick, adding years to peoples lifes, when other hospitals say there is nothing else they can do. I cannot speak for the med/surg floors, ( I know they are understaffed) but in any of their heart ICUs, you will learn more than you could ever imagine. And when you literally save a life, you will feel that it was YOUR care that was needed. I thank God for all of the knowledge I have gained there.