Tampa, FL Hospitals: HELP!

[rachel3332]

I'm relocating to the Tampa area from PA in January. I'm a young nurse, looking to work on Med/Sug, and Ortho units. I have interviewed and visited with some hospitals in the area, including St. Pete General, Northside Hospital, Brandon Community Hospital, and Florida Hospital of Tampa. Any suggestions for employment? I also was cautioned with the HCA healthcare hospitals. Does anybody have any information or opinions about this? I've been researching reviews and patient satisfaction for the hospitals, but if anyone has lived or currently lives in this area, I'd really appreciate your input. All the hospitals seem great. I'm just trying to choose the right hospital for me.

Thanks! :)

Rachel

[kristykat, BSN, RN]

They do hire new grads...I graduated last August and have an interview with them next week. :)

[Julius Seizure]

Baycare has lots of new grad options, and the orientation experience for a new grad in pediatrics is really great. Not so much of the nurses eating their young thing there, in my experience. Just saying in case it helps anybody. :)

[aachavez]

What's wrong with HCA? I've been volunteering at an HCA facility for over a year, and now just got hired as a tech ( I graduate in Sept.). My family has spent more time than we'd like here, but each time one of us has a stay everyone is great. It's close to home, and I hear pay (my pay now is already pretty good) is good so staying as an RN sounds like a pretty good plan.... so what's the problem with HCA? Why are people being warned away from it?

[yp1624]

I agree with you!!! How can you generalize a company with hundreds of facilities and they are all horrible!! Its all about the experience you receive which can be negative even in the best hospitals in America!

[Franklin RN BSN MSN]

Your relative really, really LOVES you!! : ) Be thankful to them. Stay Away from FL Tampa. Wishig you lots of luck elsewhere. There are some great places in the area. Don't let this one or two facility bring you down. Check out Baycare!