Stay away from Norfolk General! - Recensione dipendente - Registered Nurse presso Sentara Health

3,0
28 mar 2019
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Many areas and locations to grow your career within Sentara. Being a Level I trauma center allows nurses, especially new grad nurses, to see and learn many skills and see many things that would not take place at a smaller facility.

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Education and career advancement come at a price. Many units are SEVERELY short staffed, nurses caring for 6 or more patients on an intermediate care unit. Charge nurses are minimally supportive, only because they are also carrying a full patient load most of the time. Complaints and concerns tend to fall on deaf ears when it comes to management. Not to mention, several managers have left their positions to return to the bedside because management "was becoming too much" and directors were being shuffled around units they were over due to poor attitudes and ineffective leadership skills. Also, if you're of the mindset "nurses eat their young", then this is the place for you. Everyone turns a blind eye to lateral aggression among nursing staff, which is a huge factor in why nurse retention rates are so low. Also, when you let your CNAs run the show and boss the nurses around, you're bound to not be successful. Turnovers and shorter times for EVERYTHING seem to be the focus here, not actual patient care or satisfaction.

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5,0
17 mag 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Flexible schedule-choose your own schedule Excellent teamwork and coworkers Benefits-Sentara owns their insurance company :) Easy to transition into a different role with additional training or knowing someone in the hospital

Svantaggi

Low pay compared to other companies for the same position

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Risposta di Sentara Health
2w
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear that the flexible schedule and benefits made a difference for you. At Sentara Health, we strive to stay competitive with pay and bonuses. Your feedback motivates us to continue improving and supporting our employees' success.
3,0
6 apr 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Cytotechnologists here are compensated more competitively than at other hospitals in the area. The organization offers excellent benefits, including generous PTO, sick time, and maternity leave. Depending on your role within the department, there may also be opportunities to support other Sentara hospitals, providing additional variety and experience. Additionally, the cytotechnologists in the department are wonderful colleagues and a pleasure to work with.

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The management within the Cytology department is highly disappointing. While the initial hiring experience is positive, the treatment by management tends to change quickly afterward. There appears to be noticeable favoritism, which contributes to a challenging work environment. Additionally, cytotechnologists often feel limited in their ability to seek other opportunities due to the specialized nature of the field and the lack of local job options, leading many to remain in the position despite ongoing dissatisfaction. There is a lack of transparency, with staff often left unaware of important happenings within the pathology, histology, and cytology department.

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Risposta di Sentara Health
1mo
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. It's great to hear the competitive pay and benefits made a difference for you. Your concerns about employee feedback are important to us. We take all feedback seriously and are committed to making improvements where needed. If you’re open to it, we’d greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss your experience further. Please reach out to hrsolutions@sentara.com . Your insights help us create a better workplace for everyone.
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