Pros
- I loved all my co-workers up there, except for one who worked on dayshifts, we had a mutual hatred of each other though so it was fine. I had an amazing director who unfortunately left (so I left too, lol). - It was the most money I've ever made - first serious job. - Overnight crew was the best crew: from the nurses to the techs 10/10, trauma bonding every full moon, - Being employed there literally has made me prepared for every situation, deadass gave me the skills and confidence (or maybe delusion is a better word, idk) that I am able to handle anything. Like I'm a good employee but this job made me a better one.
Cons
- Training. I was really lucky with the people who trained me before they left, thank god because they never got annoyed with me and all my questions. But for the people who weren't so lucky - it's trial by fire. Literally. You might get PTSD after working here, but by god you'll meet the best people too. Or the worst. Or both. - Every single unit and dept (except for UR) is so understaffed, it's not even funny. It's a miracle that no one's died (that I know of at least). But because we are so understaffed, nothing ever really happens to the bad employees which makes the resentment go through the roof. - The amount of work was not equal to the amount of pay. This didn't bother me as much, only because I felt supported from my director and (overnight) Nursing Supervisor. Who you have on your team makes a world of difference - to this day if anyone of those people called me, I'd pick up. - Dude. The On Calls. I have never had an issue with APRNs but I've had to fight it out with the Dr's so many times before we both finally drafted a peace treaty but it took time getting there (too long - you know exactly who you are).