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      ICU New Grad Bullying at its finest - RN Inova Employee Review

      1.0
      Nov 12, 2018
      Rn
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Multiple locations I guess

      Cons

      The term"nurses eat their young" holds true here. I have never been met with so much lateral bullying in my life. ICU is tough, but not impossible as a new grad with the right support. if you are willing to hire new grads in the ICU AT LEAST pair them with a preceptor WILLING to teach them instead of converse with their friends all day and scoffing at the idea of them hiring you as a new grad ADN in the ICU because they had to work Med Surg for 2 years after their BSN, before coming to the ICU. Why would you have someone precept a new grad/new hire with this mindset? Do you really expect them to provide the best learning experience without bias? Horrible experience as a first job out of nursing school. Once the "group" decides they don't like you they will make your experience miserable and suggest you "resign" bullying you until you leave. I was so excited to work here and left disappointed. Definitely not welcoming.

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      5.0
      Jul 9, 2026
      Newborn hearing screener
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Very good atmosphere and community all around

      Cons

      Parking is a minor issue

      3.0
      Jun 1, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good benefits, professional colleagues, and strong technical talent. In the IT, analytics, and data space, Inova has been more forward-looking than many health systems, with willingness to adopt modern tools and practices. There is also relatively less bureaucracy compared with some other healthcare organizations.

      Cons

      For AI and Data Solutions career growth and scope can feel heavily influenced by prior relationships and leadership networks. When new leaders join, they often bring trusted colleagues from previous organizations, and those individuals may receive faster access to strategic work, visibility, and advancement opportunities. This can create the perception that internal merit, institutional knowledge, and long-term contribution are not always enough to access the best opportunities unless an employee is already connected to a senior leader or part of an incoming leadership network. Over time, this can make the culture feel fragmented across different legacy groups rather than like one unified Inova culture. There is a high level of nepotism and if you are not coming from Sharp, Parkland or Novant your growth, scope and visibility will be limited and you might be sidelined to grunt work.

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      Inova Response
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      Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had positive experiences with the benefits, colleagues, and the technical talent within Inova, particularly in the IT and data space. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding career growth, visibility, and how opportunities are accessed across teams. Creating a fair and transparent environment where employees can grow based on their contributions and experience is important, and feedback like yours helps surface where expectations around development and advancement may need further clarity and consistency. We appreciate your perspective and the time you invested in sharing it.
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