Which Hospital???

I am a new grad and am relocating to Denver, CO. I have had interviews at Swedish Medical Center and Medical Center of Aurora. If I happen to get offered a job at both, does anyone have any thoughts on which hospital is better to work at? When I mean "better", I am talking about new grad orientation, staffing, atmosphere? Thanks. :)

Although I have not worked at either...Sweedish has a much better reputation. I have not heard good things about Aurora MC.

ditto here...have not heard good things about Aurora. Have not had the greatest experiences there (with relatives) either. I wonder if there are any nurses out there who have a more inside knowledge of Aurora MC??

Well I'm not a nurse as of yet but I've been a pt at swedish and the staff was excellent!

I am a new grad and am relocating to Denver, CO. I have had interviews at Swedish Medical Center and Medical Center of Aurora. If I happen to get offered a job at both, does anyone have any thoughts on which hospital is better to work at? When I mean "better", I am talking about new grad orientation, staffing, atmosphere? Thanks. :)

I know many RN's who work at Medical Center of Aurora (MCA or AMC). I don't know of any of those RN's who are happy there.

-S

Thanks for the info. I will probably steer away from Medical Center of Aurora. Does anyone know anything about Centura Hospitals? Specifically Porter Adventist?

:Melody:

Hi,

My girlfriend works at Porter as a resp. therapist and she says it is a good hospital with good orientation for new nurses. I considered working there but too far to drive for me. I have an interview this week with Lutheran today (part of Exempla), which also has a good reputation.

Good luck

Hi,

My girlfriend works at Porter as a resp. therapist and she says it is a good hospital with good orientation for new nurses. I considered working there but too far to drive for me. I have an interview this week with Lutheran today (part of Exempla), which also has a good reputation.

Good luck

Glad to hear that Porter is a good hospital. It is funny that you mention Exempla, I just got a call from St. Joseph's Hospital and got scheduled an interview. Good luck with your interview!

:Melody:

ditto here...have not heard good things about Aurora. Have not had the greatest experiences there (with relatives) either. I wonder if there are any nurses out there who have a more inside knowledge of Aurora MC??

So maybe this explains the outrageous sign on bonuses they have advertised......hmmmmm