Did a little research today! Slowly working my way out of that denial stage, and Day 1 of Job Search...whatever that means....takes us to Atlanta, Georgia. Emory University and Medical Center.
This is one of the hospitals within the Atlanta network...pretty cool huh? Emory is one of the top hospitals is the world leading the way for research studies and clinical trials.
Since 1905, Emory Healthcare has been at the forefront of medicine, putting cutting-edge interventional research and technology into lifesaving action. As the largest, most comprehensive health care system in Georgia, Emory Healthcare has 1,184 licensed patient beds, 9,000 employees and more than 20 health centers located throughout Metro Atlanta.
I looked at some of the credientials, and found out that Emory is featured in U.S. News and World Report's America's Best Hospitals for 2008. Also featured as a Best Graduate Studies Program. Which, by the way, they will pay for when you're employed by the hospital. The benefits and sign on bonus are amazing, and they seem to really take care of their employees. I have the number for the nurse recruiter, who specifically recruits new grads! I think one of the things that stuck out to me was their interest for new RN grads. They offer nurse residencies, and set each new grad with a nurse mentor, who will be there to support and teach you as you work on different units, until you rotate into an area that you really enjoy. Emory is part of an expansive netwok, comprised of 45 hospitals serving 65 communities throughout Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. Lots of opportunity..but kind of overwhelming. Emory is huge, but it seems like a great place to establish a career.
Who knows...maybe I'll meet Usher :)
