Working for a University-affiliated hospital?

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Hi everyone,

I was just wondering what the benefits are (if there are any) of working for a University-affiliated hospital as a nurse? I'm assuming that the hospital would be more research driven, and may value education/training of both new and experienced nurses much more. I'd love to hear what you all think or what you have experienced if you've worked at a university-affiliated hospital (ie. UCSD Medical Ctr or UCSF). I am a new grad who will be looking for New Grad positions soon! I appreciate all your comments in advance :)

Thanks!

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Specializes in MSN, FNP-BC.

I just depens on where you work.

I work for a university hospital and absolutely LOVE it! I've worked for the other two major hospitals in my city and this one just blows them out of the water.

The education benefits are AMAZING. We can get our bachelor's (if you don't already have it) and masters paid for 100% if you go to the affiliated university! Can't beat that at all!

Plus the hospital is a teaching hospital so not everyone expects you to know everything. The opportunity to learn is phenominal!

I've been there a month as a nurse and I've already been there longer than our new round of residents so I have to teach THEM how things work (as best I can at this point).

There is a lot more respect from the MD's than at a private hospital. We can go to a doc and ask for an order anda because they know that we know our stuff, we can get it most of the time.

The environment is just so supportive and welcoming. There is also a lot of opportunity to take on students because they come through so frequently. I can't wait to get to the point that I get to teach students!

If you have the opportunity, go for it!

At least at my hospital, they set you up for success unlike other hospitals that may be harder on you for not knowing.

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