Pros
White Memorial had an excellent Versant RN Residency program. I learned a lot, and after the residency was completed, I felt adequately prepared to become an independent nurse. In my opinion, one of the best aspects of being at WMMC was working with the people - whether it was colleagues, peers, or patients. I especially enjoyed working nightshift with my nursing colleagues whom I became very close with.
Cons
During the time I worked at WMMC, the hospital had been struggling with staffing and resources. There was a period of time where I was canceled every week due to a low patient census, which then lead to a period of volatility in regards to staffing. Sometimes I would be on the unit without a unit secretary, CNA, or EKG tech. In addition, due to a lack of modern resources, there was a period where I was using outdated equipment such as old hospital beds and lift machines, which resulted in more physical labor for the nursing staff. However, these resources were updated before I left, so that was great.