Pros
Dickson Heart Unit is one of the best units I have ever worked on. I love my supervisors & my manager Janice. I love our patient population. I love how everyone is seen as an individual, as a human with a life, not just a body. I feel I am valued here. My coworkers are always eager to help. It is like a little family most of the time.
Kontras
THE PAY & BENEFITS. Overall, administration/ management is poor. Gene Woods is a joke, SO out of touch. The health insurance is what really turns me off. The hospital owns the insurance company, which I am not sure how that is legal. It is so expensive if you have absolutely any medical problems. Input from nurses is not valued at the higher level. Pay is atrocious compared to anywhere else. Most people take this job as a stepping stone to CRNA school. It is not meant to be a lifer here. I have also faced discrimination here for not being straight or Christian. Staff is a lot of new grads/ lots of turnover due to the nature of the unit. I would work here if you have the passion for what it entails/ want to advance your career/ want a challenge because we see the sickest people in the area & NC.