Great place to learn as a new grad RN - Staff RN OU Health Employee Review

4.0
Aug 20, 2019
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Pros

Great residency program for new grad RN’s. Lots of opportunities for involvement in leadership and continuing education

Cons

Low pay, very low annual raises Old/out-dated equipment

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OU Health Response
6y
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you feel there are opportunities for professional growth at OU Medicine. As Oklahoma’s most comprehensive academic medical center, we are proud to offer additional learning and development opportunities to our nurses in a wide variety of specialties. We agree that OU Medicine is a great place, not just for new graduates, but for all nurses to grow in their practice. Regarding wages, each person’s compensation is carefully calculated on an individual basis with regards to years of experience in similar job responsibilities, internal equity and market data respective to each profession. As an organization, we believe it is important to offer competitive pay and an attractive benefits package to our employees. We recently completed multiple market analyses which allows us to better align our pay structure and merit increases with national and state standards for all professions, including nursing. We continue to monitor the local, regional and national trends and stay competitive in these areas and understand that our employees are a vital part of our mission to be the premier healthcare provider in Oklahoma and a national leader in the industry. We believe the future is bright at OU Medicine and we anticipate continued growth and improved service to our community and our employees. We are thankful that you are a part of our journey and wish you continued success.

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Workplace Culture and Team Collaboration: Many employees appreciate the supportive, family-like atmosphere and strong teamwork within their teams and across departments. They value the camaraderie, inclusivity, and mutual respect that foster a positive work environment focused on patient care. Meaningful Work and Patient Impact: Employees find motivation and satisfaction in knowing their work directly or indirectly improves patient care and community health. This sense of purpose is a significant driver of engagement.

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Degree Requirements and Career Advancement: Many employees express concern that strict degree requirements, especially for IT roles, hinder career progression and demoralize experienced staff without degrees. There is a strong preference for recognizing equivalent experience or certifications in lieu of formal degrees to promote internal mobility and retain talent.

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OU Health Response
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Thank you for your feedback, we are glad that you find your job rewarding. OU Health is on a journey to become Oklahoma's Employer of Choice for top talent by valuing the wellbeing and career journey of all team members through an inclusive culture of belonging, development, innovation and excellence. We value all feedback and will share your concerns and advice surrounding degree requirements with leadership, if you would like to engage directly with us please reach out to hr@ouhealth.com. Sincerely, OU Health HR Team
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Pros

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Cons

The entire experience ended up negative

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