licensed practical nurse

nurse extern

registered nurse

patient care technician

monitor technician

Chippenham Hospital

Upon graduating from nursing school, receiving an Associate of Science degree in Nursing, my first position was fulltime on 4th floor telemetry unit for one year. I then went on to work as a flexi nurse, where I worked in all units, caring for patients of all ages, gaining experience with a wide variety of skills for 13 years. Following the flexi pool, I worked on the 2nd floor medical/surgical unit for 2 years, primary care of up to 6 patients from admission to discharge, handling all aspects of professional nursing care. A typical 12 hour shift was fast paced which entailed physical assessments, IV initiation and maintenance, tracheostomy care, foley catheter insertion and maintenance, wound care, pain management, and emotional care to name a few skills required for this position. I learned how to prioritize care of multiple patients, while working with a close, tight knit group of nurses, who could be relied on for assistance. The hardest part of the job was the frustration of caring for 'frequent flyer' patients that would have recurrent admissions for the same ailments who the staff had seemed to not have the desired success at helping. The most enjoyable part of the job is definitely getting to know your patients and developing a relationship with them and their families.

It's challenging kind of work using nursing knowledge and practice.Everyday we have different OR cases. We do assessment before we start our case and communication to the patient, family, and the whole medical and surgical team are very important part of the success of the procedure. Our practice in nursing in the OR is safety to the patient and the team making sure that everything is followed according to the standard and policy of the hospital.We have a good working relationship in our department and we have great opportunity to learn in each case.Most our cases is unique in it's own way, and we manage to finish on time with great success.
I enjoyed a lot while working in the unit though we have some minimal problems and difficulties encountered along the way.
If we met some problems while working, we have lots of resources wherein we could ask for to help us out solving our problems. I know it's hard at the start,but as I continue to work I was able to build confidence in my job knowing that everyday there is always a challenge encountered..The hardest part of the job I encountered is the first month of the training but the good thing is i have also a good preceptor which help me a lot to learn everything.

I am writing this based on my experience 8 years ago now, so things may have changed. My inpatient psychiatry unit colleagues were fabulous. If I was just rating that, I’d give 5 stars for my colleagues and the training and support that I received from the charge nurses and the head RN; Nursing clinical supervisor. Chippenham: Tucker Pavilion (at least at that time) was under the HCA umbrella. HCA is a publicly traded company, so I did encounter many of the common maladies that accompany employment with a for-profit organization. Just a couple of examples, a lack of snacks for patients on the unit (ex. having exactly 20 small packages of peanut butter crackers for a 20 patient unit; leaving no room for any patient requiring more. At times we had less snack packages than we had patients on the unit). Also being short staffed most of the time w/ the exception of joint commission visits. Overall this was a great entry level RN job for me primarily due to the excellent training, co-worker support, and teamwork. 

I enjoy my work very much, because I care about patients.  I do not feel the Nursing Staff gets the support they truly deserve.  There are managers that make decisions, but have no grasp of what is going on in the trenches.  Some people who get promoted are passive, not necessarily the best clinically.  The biggest problem I have with my current position is more and more is expected with no pay increase.
The CEO made 23 million last year....and employees are asked to help co-workers who are in financial trouble.  (The Hope Fund - which I used to support).  Also, nurses week, we were given a dinner one day, and popcorn one day, and some other treat.  How about some financial gift for the people who are in the trenches?
I have worked for private companies before, and was given more financial incentives.  
The staff is great, but I do not feel valued or heard.  Time to go.

At Chippenham every day was different because we did not know what assignment we would have.  We normally had an ICU with maybe 2 or 3 general floor assignments, unless the ICU was very busy.  Due to the high workload volume I learned to prioritize and delegate because many times my services were needed in two or more places at the same time.  Management and coworkers were great team players, helping each other to ensure that all patients recieved the best of care.  
The best part of working in a hospital is working with and getting to know great patients and their families and see them leave the hospital in better spirits and health than when I met them.  The hardest part was removing life support for a loved one while the family watched and losing very young individuals in codes.

What is the best part of working at the company?
12 hour shifts three days a week at one location. Minus a recovery day, lots of freedom time wise. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Very low paying, regardless of experience. Very little support from supervisors, management. Unreasonable performance expectations for one person. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
There is a reason I won’t work for this company again. Very low pay regardless of experience. Hiring traveling laboratory technologists instead of improving the work environment or paying current laboratory technologists a competitive wage. Questionable leadership decisions. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Work yourself into the ground. No support, no monetary compensation for how demanding the job is.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Not truthful in the job description 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Dealing with disgruntle employees whose goal is to have certain employees fired.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment depending on your job description is easy, the culture there is asinine management allows employees to blatantly lie on co- workers whom they feel is a threat to their job security. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Fearful! Not knowing what the negative motivations (Lies) false accusations will be that constantly comes from the team leader; the mission there is when your team leader fills threaten by one’s work ethics the goal is too have that individual fired.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They are helping the patients by facilitating Psych-Therapy Groups. They seem to enjoy the groups and I enjoy encouraging them.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Staff shortage, being overworked, and better communication between staff.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Everyone seems to get along and complete tasks.  I enjoy working with diverse groups of people and building on my experiences.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Attending morning meetings, checking emails as often as possible, sharing concerns, and recording daily notes.

We prepared the food line to serve the patients. I learned a lot about different diets that people have to be on due to health issues. Management was good. I loved my co-workers. We all lived somewhat near each other and stayed close. There wasn't anything hard about the job. It was fun while I was there. The most enjoyable part of the job was going to work and having a relationship with my co-workers, they made it fun. We were able to get the job done in a certain amount of time.

Working at Chippenham for eight years and in this role for the past four years requires a lot of time and energy. 
 Management at Chippenham pharmacy was very difficult to work with in this role and they had no consideration for your time. You will work a lot of hours in this role so if you have a family please consider this. 
I was responsible for 100% of the automation role even though I worked in the role 50% of the time and the other time I staffed because we didn't have anyone.A lot of people have left the company and a lot were let go.  It's a roller coaster ride that I'm so happy I was able to get off.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Licensed practical nurse 2 salaries reported	$20.59 per hour
Nurse extern 1 salary reported	$16.31 per hour
Registered nurse 3 salaries reported	$35.44 per hour
Patient care technician 11 salaries reported	$16.38 per hour
Monitor technician 3 salaries reported	$15.96 per hour

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