Saint Francis (Memphis)

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Specializes in Oncology, Med-Surg, Nursery.

Does anyone have any information on this hospital? I spoke with a recruiter at a job fair today (limited time with her, all I got was an information packet, I didn't get to ask many questions), and I was wondering about this hospital. Any positives or negatives heard would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks! :)

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

I really haven't heard bad things about St. Francis, I did clinicals there and thought that it was old-appearing but seemed nice. I work at Baptist. My husband just did a rotation in their ER and liked it. I know people who have been in their ICU and liked it too.

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Specializes in Oncology, Med-Surg, Nursery.

Thank you for your response! I may apply and just see where it takes me. :)

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I did a clinical rotation at St. Francis this past spring and all of the nurses there were VERY nice. I was impressed with their willingness to teach and allow you to learn. I would highly recommend this hospital. I'm also in the process of applying for a Nurse Intern position here.

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I just replied to the whole thing instead of you.. my first post here. Please read my post, but I haven't heard any negatives about St. Francis.

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Specializes in ICU, Med-Surg, Post-op, Same-Day Surgery.

Does anyone know if St. Francis has self scheduling for their RNs? Just a thought...

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A little late posting, so you may have your answer but last I knew, they didn't. As far as I know the hospital is a little old yet still very viable. It has changed hands a couple of times and now has an auxilliary hospital very new in a different part of town. Good luck!

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Specializes in Float.

I moved and don't work there anymore, but when I did up until this past summer yes they had self scheduling. Like all the hospitals in Memphis they stay pretty short handed so they fill in with a lot of agency. Therefore staff can usually work pretty much the hours they want.

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Specializes in ICU, Med-Surg, Post-op, Same-Day Surgery.

Does anyone know the starting pay for new grads, as well as the shift diff? Also, does anyone know how the shift diff is stacked? I heard that 11-7 is stacked ON TOP of the 3-11 shift diff. This doesn't seem right, but I haven't been able to talk with a recruiter yet. Thanks!

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Dont have an answer for you but am curious about st. francis too. Am looking for a job in memphis too and cant seem to get good answers. recruiters are not calling back. does anyone know if they hire new grads in the OR? Good Luck to you.

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From what I have heard it is really an ok place to work. I've heard REALLY good things about St. Francis Bartlett especially.

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Specializes in Oncology, Med-Surg, Nursery.

I started this thread a year ago. I left there in January, I wasn't happy at all and simply had to get out before I questioned nursing altogether. I think it was just my floor though, as when I floated to other floors, they didn't seem to have the same problems. I actually enjoyed my time on other floors, but my manager was in no way accomodating to me transferring elsewhere. I will say, that before I even left I know they were cutting certain jobs within the hospital, cutting benefits, and had a freeze on hiring. All of that due to the economy. I don't know the situation now as I have been gone nearly 3 months.

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