Pros
Solid employment Opportunity to explore roles in every department Unit based leaders are hands on and supportive Co-workers are dedicated Lots of high acuity patients to develop high tech skills
Cons
Pay!! Generally well below market value as compared to other Virginia hospitals. Onboarding of new CNO has changed nursing practice to a ‘for-profit’ type model placing throughout and finances over compassionate and safe care. Nurses asked to care for COVID patients without hepa filtration, opening units with limited resources so incoming patients are prioritized. Magnet environment and theories are out the window. Multiple examples of bullying from hospital nursing leadership including Center for nursing excellence. Reported to HR but nothing is done.