Where Is The Worst place to work in Florida?

crrn03 · Jan 21, 2009

I recently moved to Florida, Sept. actually and what a shocker!!!! The pay does suck, cnas' have 15+ patients a piece, so you are on your own as far as patient care,,You always hear "patient care comes first" but then there is another form that needs filled out..90% charting, 10% patient care...I have really been disappointed in the hospital systems here..

zoni56 · Feb 9, 2009

HCA is the worst place to work for anywhere...Florida to Arizona. I've worked in 2 of their facilities and wouldn't enter another HCA facility if it were the last hospital on the face of the planet.

Lstcats · Feb 10, 2009

Worst place to work as a nurse in Florida?? Any and every HCA facility. HCA is horrible to their nurses. At least, that has been my experience here in the Tampa Bay area of FL. Hillsborough County. I will never ever work for HCA again, no matter how bad the recession / economy gets.
Also, hospitals and other healthcare organizations down here in the Tampa Bay area do not care at all whether or not an RN has their BSN. I have worked in a Tampa hospital, an HCA same day surgery facility, and hospice, and it never ever mattered that I have my BSN degree. In every nursing job I've had down here in FL, I have been surrounded by RNs who have a 2 year ASN from community college or LPNs. It has been rare that I work alongside another RN who has their BSN like myself. There is very little respect for nursing education down here in Florida. What a backwards state. What a waste of money my BSN degree has been. In Pennsylvania, where I had my training, a BSN is valued and respected and rewarded. Same in NJ and NY. But not in FL.

I currently live in Boston thinking about relocating to Tampa bay area. I only have a BSN. Up here in Boston a BSN is nothing much. Most all nurses have BSN's. Major Boston hospitals will no longer hire you unless you have a BSN. If you have a MSN you are more respected but the push now is to get a doctoral degree. Everywhere is different and FL is not a big academic state like where I live. However, look at it this way that you have more schooling than most and can lead you into higher level jobs. You don't have to stay in hospital nsg. if that is what you currently do.

Pfiesty · Mar 14, 2009

Villanova: Agreed! I have a message taped to my Drivers License that states that I refuse, under any circumstances, even in emergency, to be admitted to any HCA facility.

nursejossy · Mar 17, 2009

I can speak for the hospitals in Naples. NCH is actually being sued because of some bad behavior towards nurses interested in a Union. I have worked as a nurse and been a patient, would not recommend either!! Understaffed, dirty, treat nurses like...pay is awful. I have heard better about Phy. Regional have been a patient there and would choose to go there again(hopefully never be in the bed again!!) Nurses seem happy.

Journey_On, BSN, RN · Mar 17, 2009

I see that some people do not recommend HCA-owned facilities. How about North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville?

Pfiesty · Nov 4, 2009

I can speak for the hospitals in Naples. NCH is actually being sued because of some bad behavior towards nurses interested in a Union. I have worked as a nurse and been a patient, would not recommend either!! Understaffed, dirty, treat nurses like...pay is awful. I have heard better about Phy. Regional have been a patient there and would choose to go there again(hopefully never be in the bed again!!) Nurses seem happy.

By coincidence, and not near there myself, I know some nurses who work at Physician's Regional in Naples. They are excellent nurses and are not happy there. But their only other choice is NCH. All in all, the nurses I know at NCH and the nurses that work both places prefer NCH, evn though what you say is true. Very sad.

Laurinq · Nov 21, 2009

While were on the topic of Physician's Regional in Naples, I would place the Pine Ridge division on the worst list - for lack of a better word, the nurses were shady. Best hospital in the Ft. Myers/Naples area would with no hesitation be Gulf Coast Medical Center.

princess2b · Nov 21, 2009

From what I hear, Celebration Hospital went through a brief time when the staffing situation was not-so-good, but since then has been good.

I personally wouldn't call the Town of Celebration "Disney Happy", but more of like Hilton Head (Beaufort, SC) without the beach and without nearly as bad traffic but in a more relaxed manner.

How is the Mayo Clinic? How are the doctors?

Deb, why did your family member go to St. Vincent's instead of Mayo Clinic for the hear problems (bypass?)?

Comparison of Baptist, Celebration, Mayo Clinic, St. Vincint's, and good Ft. Myer's PT departments?

Please state your opinions and experiences from all perspectives (staff, patient, family member of patient, and doctor).

TIA.

MauraRN · Nov 21, 2009

Any opinions on hospitals in Tampa, Bradenton, Sarasota? Considering moving in the next few years.

HBRNBSN · Dec 8, 2009

I can speak for the hospitals in Naples. NCH is actually being sued because of some bad behavior towards nurses interested in a Union. I have worked as a nurse and been a patient, would not recommend either!! Understaffed, dirty, treat nurses like...pay is awful. I have heard better about Phy. Regional have been a patient there and would choose to go there again(hopefully never be in the bed again!!) Nurses seem happy.

What floor did you work at NCH? was there as a traveler on 4NE in 2002. I thought the facility was clean and Dr.'s were respectful but the work was backbreaking. Wouldn't commit to another season there.

TPA_CW_Shelley · Dec 8, 2009

Any opinions on hospitals in Tampa, Bradenton, Sarasota? Considering moving in the next few years.

Sarasota Memorial is good, and Manatee Memorial in Bradenton where I did clincials was pleasant.

Stay FAR, FAR away from Blake Hospital, and Doctor's Hospital. They are a nightmare... Owned by HCA.