Thoughts on Houston Northwest Medical Center

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Hi everyone,

I recently graduated from nursing school and moved to Houston from out of state. I have been applying to positions for graduate nurses. After doing a lot of research on the hospitals in the area, I've learned that Memorial Hermann & Houston Methodist are definitely among the top.

With that being said, I am applying to a position with Houston Northwest Medical Center, but I don't know very much about the hospital. Can anyone give me some insight?

  • Is is it a good hospital? Reputable?

  • Anyone know about the Versant Residency program they have for Graduate Nurses?

  • Wll I get good experience?

  • Has anyone worked there, did you like it?

  • Anyone know about the ER there?

SN:

if you had to choose between Houston Methodist San Jacinto location (in a position you don't mind) or Houston Northwest Medical Center (in a position you love).. Which would you choose?

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

As someone who is very familiar with the H area, I would choose the location with the easiest commute :sarcastic: There is quite a bit of distance between those two options. Which one is closest to your home? Even the best job can lose a lot of appeal when you're faced with a ghastly commute.

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Thank you for your response! Both hospitals are a little over 30 minutes from me. According to my GPS, they only differ by 1 minute. Although, it seems like I would encounter more traffic heading to Houston Northwest Medical center.

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It is a Tenet Hospital. I would start by looking up that company to learn more.

Versant Residency (looking back) was a life saver. It gave me the support and skill I needed to succeed. BUT ask about contracts.

Imo any experience is good experience.

I've done clinical there and learned a ton.

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Did you end up taking the position at either of these hospitals? Was there a contract and if so what were the terms. Can you also say what the salary is please. Any info would be greatly appreciated, I'm graduating week and contemplating a move from Miami to Houston. Thank you!!

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Hi Summer 715,

if I would have to choose between those two hospitals, I would've gone with Methodist. Really great organization with large system within any area of Houston. Also, it i easy to move within the hospital if you decide to move to different area. Good luck to you! í ½í±í ½í¸€

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Sorry for my late reply. Generally speaking, I think Houston is great place for nurses to begin and sustain a career. There are a number of hospitals to choose from, pay is competitive, housing is much more affordable than Miami (more so in the suburbs) and it's a growing city. If nothing is holding you back from making the move, I would say come! My experience with Methodist has been a good one. I like the hospital system, the culture and the values. Now that is not say that nursing doesn't have it's difficulties. At the end of the day, nursing is nursing. You have your stressful shifts where you go home feeling like wtf just happened, and other days you go home feeling accomplished.

I do not have a contract with a hospital, though a few do require that. It depends on which hospital you are applying to. They all have their own terms and conditions. It also makes a difference if you are a new grad or an experienced nurse. As far as pay, I'm happy with it :) lol. If you send me a personal message I don't mind telling you.

Good luck!

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