I’m 45 years old and I’m a first year nurse. Believe me, as a mother of three I’ve worked hard to get here. I’m working harder still to make sure that I deserve the trust of the nurses, staff, and patients. That’s the first thing you learn… it’s all about teamwork. You know, in school we all used to complain… too stressful and the teachers push too hard. Let me tell you something, I wish they had pushed even harder because the reality of nursing is that real life, real problems hit you like a brick.

Benedictine is a great environment because you’re part of a learning process. They really want you to succeed. They want you to do a good job. And as a faith-based hospital they are grounded in a holistic approach to care: mind, body and spirit.
The pay, the benefits, the life style. It’s all right here. —Theresa, RN

Being a night supervisor means that you represent the entire hospital. You need to provide clinical support. You need to be the educator. You’re the go-to person for everything that happens. You deal with patients, physicians, family. You find resources for your team. You supply logistical support. You start an IV when others can’t. But the most important part is how you fulfill the expectations. You have to be committed. You have to be there when they need you.

It’s a tough, tough job filled with stress. You have to be able to deal with people. And you gotta do it in a cool manner. The reward is a good job done and respect.
Got what it takes? —Adrian, RN for 35 years. Former US Navy Medic, Vietnam

I’ve been a nurse at Benedictine for 23 years. And in that time I’ve seen people come and go. Policies change, regulations get complicated. But all through that what has remained constant is this intangible feeling that the hospital is family-friendly. By that I mean if you have a problem the Benedictine family will be there for you. Benedictine is my family. I mean, my children were born here; family members have died here.

What’s so amazing is that not only is everyone flexible and supportive and team-oriented but what you have to say means something. They listen to you. When you have a problem, and you will, with your job or your life, you will find that this place, these people, will be there for you. How many can say that about their job? —Cecelia, RN