Pros
You will experience very complex cases. Working with patients and families through some of the most difficult times in their life is the best nursing possible. This process is extremely rewarding, however is not understand on an organizational level.
Cons
The bedside nurse does not have the tools needed to perform the job. A large portion of time is spent finding the right equipment. In addition to supplies and equipment being poorly managed, the physically taxing work makes the turnover rate high. Therefore not only is every nurse's body fatigued, with minimal breaks and no lunches, the units are also chronically understaffed. This understaffing leads to double usual work loads, chaotic units, below average care, and even sentinel events. Benefits have become horrible over the years. When Emory realized a few years ago how severely over budget they were, they cut contributions to employee retirement funds. In addition, another first place they cut was critical staffing pay. In general, their benefits only include "discounts". The only thing 100% covered under any emory health benefit plan is the flu shot (which they will fire you if you do not take), routine physicals, an eye exam, and a annual gyn appointment. However, it will be impossible to make an appointment with an in network GYN provider, and therefore you will be forced to pay to see someone out of network. Emory is striving to be MAGNET, but they do not care about their employees.