Toxicity - Registered Nurse OU Health Employee Review

1.0
19 Aug 2024
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Pros

As a level 4 NICU with an excellent CVICU it was a great place to expand my skills! Plus, leadership was so toxic that the staff operates as a great team, helping each other out to protect each other from the wrath of management.

Cons

The leadership is INCREDIBLY toxic. There is a massive turnover of employees at all levels, from the C-Suite to the entry level. Other hospitals in the metro pay better and have better patient:nurse ratios. It wasn’t this bad when I started there, many years pre-Covid, but the massive cultural problems have started to badly affect morbidity and mortality. If you’re an employee with a license to protect, I’d avoid OU Children’s.

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Workplace Culture and Team Collaboration: Many employees appreciate the supportive, family-like atmosphere and strong teamwork within their teams and across departments. They value the camaraderie, inclusivity, and mutual respect that foster a positive work environment focused on patient care. Meaningful Work and Patient Impact: Employees find motivation and satisfaction in knowing their work directly or indirectly improves patient care and community health. This sense of purpose is a significant driver of engagement.

Cons

Degree Requirements and Career Advancement: Many employees express concern that strict degree requirements, especially for IT roles, hinder career progression and demoralize experienced staff without degrees. There is a strong preference for recognizing equivalent experience or certifications in lieu of formal degrees to promote internal mobility and retain talent.

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OU Health Response
6d
Thank you for your feedback, we are glad that you find your job rewarding. OU Health is on a journey to become Oklahoma's Employer of Choice for top talent by valuing the wellbeing and career journey of all team members through an inclusive culture of belonging, development, innovation and excellence. We value all feedback and will share your concerns and advice surrounding degree requirements with leadership, if you would like to engage directly with us please reach out to hr@ouhealth.com. Sincerely, OU Health HR Team
3.0
1 Jul 2026
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Pros

Friendly co-workers, ample PTO, pay is fair after several adjustments over the last few years.

Cons

For an entity that shares its name with a school, they do not invest much in education, unfortunately. Inconsistent, poorly-trained managers hiring friends and family, very high turnover. In 6 years, I never once worked on a fully-staffed team.

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OU Health Response
5d
We appreciate you taking time to share your experience as an OU Health team member, we are disappointed to hear that you felt that way about our education benefits. We recognize the value of investing in the growth and development of our team members. Our Career Ladders, Leadership Development Academies and Educational Advancement and Support, are all available to help team members grow and succeed in their career with OU Health. All feedback is important to us and your concerns will be shared with leadership. We wish you the best in your future endeavors and hope that you reconsider OU Health in the future. Sincerely, OU Health HR Team
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