Midland Memorial Hospital? Anyone have info?

[FutureNurse1016]

Ok, so far I have found very little info on this hospital and was hoping to see if anyone could shed some light on this hospital, the city, any input at would be appreciated.

[jenny delk fikes]

the hospital

for over 50 years, midland memorial hospital has been midland's home for high quality, accessible healthcare. amidst the onslaught of confusing data being offered to the public, we also hope to secure a place as your primary source of healthcare information. we, at mmh are committed to providing outstanding care and service to all of our patients. over the last few years, we have devoted ourselves to improving the quality of care we provide and measuring our performance against national benchmarks. we have made great strides, especially in assuring consistent application of the best practices in the care of several categories of patients. we believe our patients, current and future, deserve access to the best available information upon which to judge our performance, and i encourage you to check out the 'quality of care' tab for the latest updates ~ russell meyers, ceo

hospital history

midland memorial hospital, the only not-for-profit hospital in midland county, texas was established by prominent community leaders with one mission: "to make quality healthcare available to all residents of midland county". midland memorial hospital was built with funds donated by individuals, corporations and foundations as a nonprofit, community-based hospital, offering medical care to all midlanders, regardless of their ability to pay.

the hospital opened its doors on july 11, 1950, as a community owned, 75-bed hospital, serving the nearly 22,000 people who resided in midland county. the hospital was staffed with 78 employees and 26 physicians. the 58,694 square foot, "state-of-the-art" medical facility cost $1,372,000.

over succeeding decades, midland memorial hospital has changed dramatically to meet the needs of a dynamic community. the hospital at 2200 west illinois has undergone numerous physical expansions and introduced many innovative programs such as the heart institute and various rehabilitation programs. additional campuses offer supplementary programs and services including treatments for cancer (allison cancer center), women's and children's health care services (west campus ) and the various outpatient programs offered at both main campus and west campus.

through prudent fiscal management of committed volunteer boards, midland memorial hospital has always provided medical care to all midlanders, regardless of their ability to pay. however, due to the continuing demands from uninsured and underinsured patients, eventually a change in structure was required. in august, 1977, the hospital district was formed and a modest tax levied to support only the care of indigent patients. now, the board of directors of the midland county hospital district (elected by the voters) add their counsel and insight to the able direction of the volunteer boards of trustees and governors, in guiding the further development of midland memorial hospital. for over 55 years, we have maintained our pledge to deliver quality health care to the residents of midland county and the surrounding region. our staff, volunteers, facilities, and services reflect this commitment today.

versant rn residency program

midland memorial hospital's rn residency consists of 25 percent classroom instruction and 75 percent hands-on training at the bedside. it features instructor-led courses on current and emerging clinical guidelines and standards; clinical preceptors who provide personalized bedside training; mentors who offer personal support and career development guidance; and, debriefing sessions that create a forum for exchange among residents. the residency also uses state-of-the-art web-based technology to efficiently execute the program.

faq rn residency

who is eligible for the nurse residency program? new graduate rns and rns with less than 6 months experience are eligible to apply for the nurse residency program. others will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

what are the licensure requirements? nurse residents are required to have passed the nclex prior to the start of the cohort.

when is the next residency? cohorts are scheduled to begin the last monday of january, june, and september (start dates may be subject to change).

is there a contract to sign? there is no contract to sign. we're convinced our program and organization will make you want to remain employed at midland memorial hospital.

when is the deadline to apply? all application components are due no later than the first day of december, may, and august for each respective cohort. there is competition for these positions so applying early is to your benefit! deadline to apply is december 1, 2009 for the spring cohort that will begin february 1, 2010.

what paperwork gets me started?

• a completed midland memorial hospital job application. click here to apply online.
• resume
• at least two letters of reference from a clinical instructor, preceptor, or direct supervisor on letterhead.
• current bls card (american heart association)
• official, sealed school transcripts (1 set) from an accredited school of nursing. gpa of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• essay of 500 words or less which addresses the following:
  
  • describe when you were the most satisfied in your work, clinical, or school experience (past or present). describe what was most satisfying about that experience.
    
  • [color=#333333]describe, also, when you were the most dissatisfied in your work, clinical, or school experience (past or present). describe what was most dissatisfying about that experience.
    
  • 12 pt font, double-spaced
    

all parts of the application should be typed. job application may be submitted on-line or in person. all other components of the rn residency application must be mailed to:

midland memorial hospital

attn:angelina winslett

2200 w. illinois ave.

midland, texas 79701

what is the schedule? versant is an 18 week program that requires a full time commitment. time off is granted only on an emergency basis during this program.

can i go to any unit? versant residents can be placed in all units with openings. limited spaces may exist in the specialty areas, i.e., labor & delivery, nursery, emergency department, intensive care units,

where can i get more information?

angelina winslett bsn, rn - program coordinator [phone]

rebekah powers msn, rn - director of professional practice [phone]

mary fierro - employment manager [phone]

[email protected]

you can click on this link to explore the hospital website: http://midland-memorial.com/body.cfm?id=331

the city midland

midland is located midway between dallas/fort worth and el paso on interstate 20. twenty minutes to the west is odessa, with a population of about 100,000. with midland's population now over 103,000, nearly a quarter of a million people reside in the midland/odessa metropolitan area.

midland serves as administrative center for the petroleum producing region known as the permian basin, where about 20 percent of america's oil and gas reserves are located in reservoirs deep beneath the surface.

midland's warm climate, friendly people, and central location are the primary reasons for the city's popularity. the area's low humidity, combined with warm days and cool nights, contributes to the year round comfort of midlanders. residents enjoy over 300 sunny days each year. the average heat index for midland during the summer is lower than that in dallas, san antonio, or austin. during the winter, the climate is mild, similar to other desert climates in the southwest.

a combination of factors, including a low crime rate, ample water supplies, quality law enforcement and fire protection, and clean wide streets, results in a sense of security and a high quality of life. as stated in american demographics magazine, "a well maintained infrastructure and quality educational system combined with outstanding cultural, sports, recreation, health care, and convention facilities make midland one of the nation's most livable communities." even more amenities today help midland continue to be a loveable, livable community.

midland international airport provides non-stop service to five major us cities; austin, albuquerque, dallas, houston and las vegas on southwest, american eagle and continental express airlines. midland international airport has recently added service to hobbs and ruidoso, new mexico with our newest carrier, new mexico air. check www.flymaf.com for details. midland's varied cultural activities offer something for everyone. outstanding theatrical productions, including musicals, comedies and dramas, are presented year-round at the city's internationally acclaimed midland cole theatre. the city's outstanding museums span a broad range of subjects. the permian basin petroleum museum offers an exciting look into the oil and gas industry, with a new wing featuring the chaparral gallery and jim hall racing, while the museum of the southwest highlights the art and culture of the southwestern united states.

young people can enjoy educational, interactive fun at the fredda turner durham children's museum, catch a glimpse of the nighttime sky at the blakemore planetarium, or research west texas history at the nita stewart haley library and j. evetts haley history center. the commemorative air force and american airpower heritage museum commemorate america's aerial accomplishments from 1939 through 1945 and offer ongoing international symposia on world war ii history. the commemorative air force holds annual air shows at midland international airport.

the george w. bush childhood home takes visitors back in time to the 1950s when two future presidents resided in midland. the midland/odessa symphony and chorale presents outstanding pops and classical musical performances featuring renowned guest artists.a wide variety of restaurants and nightclubs dot the city, including nationally known establishments as well as fine locally owned restaurants.

midland's 17 movie screens offer the community first rate movies including a drive-in movie theatre. abc, cbs, nbc, fox, pbs, telemundo, and univision affiliates all broadcast from midland/odessa. the midland reporter-telegram and the odessa american are published locally and are circulated on a daily basis.

midland has 49 city-maintained parks. facilities in these parks include picnic area, playground equipment, jogging trails, hike and bike trails, two public swimming pools, a dog park, and a skate park. the city also maintains the 36-hole hogan park municipal golf course, 85 sports playing fields and 8 tennis courts. the com swim team is a non-profit organization which owns an indoor competitive swimming and olympic diving center.

the midland rockhounds, a professional franchise of the oakland athletics baseball team, provide many hours of summertime entertainment. hockey enthusiasts can enjoy the jackalopes professional hockey team, and basketball fans can cheer on the nationally ranked midland college chaparral basketball teams.

other sports organizations include midland junior baseball, greater midland football league, midland united girls softball, midland soccer association, midland softball association, texas cricket club, united soccer adult league, midland recreational soccer adult league.

scenic lakes, campgrounds, and wilderness areas are easily accessible to recreation-oriented midlanders. midland is only a few hours drive from the dramatic scenery of big bend national park, the underground splendor of carlsbad caverns in new mexico, and the natural beauty of the guadalupe and davis mountains. the ski slopes of colorado and new mexico are within driving distance, and the twelve lakes that are within a 150-mile radius of midland provide a variety of opportunities for water lovers.

continuing residential and retail growth is helping make midland a regional hub for shopping, entertainment, dining, and recreation. midland has plenty to offer and it is a great place to call home. for more information regarding midland, texas, please visit http://www.midlandtexas.gov/index.html

my name is jenny. please let me know if you would like to vist further about the wonderful oppurtunities and journeys we are taking at mmh. [email protected]

[FutureNurse1016]

Wow, thank you for all this information Jenny. I've been trying to find out what I can about the facility and the area. More so, the inside scoop. Your post somewhat sounds like you are apart of their PR team though : P In any event, thanks for responding.

Do you happen to know about patient:nurse ratios, if they use an acuity level rating system when assigning patients, RN pay, shift differentials, how long RNs typically stay with the facility, anything like that?

[MJB2010]

I am also extremely interested, thank you OP for posting this! I am interested in retention of New Grads, how long do they stay after the program is over? I am really looking for a place where new grads stay after the training!