Best Hospitals in Georgia for Nurses in 2017
Nurse.org analyzed 1,579 surveys of nurses from 130 hospitals in Georgia to rank the best hospitals to work for in the state of Georgia.
1. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite Hospital
Atlanta, GA
4.6 Average Rating
"Everyone is here to help you succeed and provide excellent care to our patients and there isn't a judgment for not knowing something."
"The nurses are very helpful to one another. It's a great team environment and that's huge for success in our department."
"Most of the nurses there are passionate about helping kids. It helps make a great company culture."
2. Tanner Medical Center
Carrollton, GA
4.3 Average Rating
"The people who work there are very accepting and love to teach."
"Great teamwork, friendly staff, and a great environment to work in."
"They seem to care about the nursing staff."
3. Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville
Gainesville, GA
4.3 Average Rating
"They value their nurses. Doctors are easy to work with and they let you do self scheduling."
"You will be working in a team environment."
4. Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Fayetteville, GA
4.3 Average Rating
"Management is very approachable and helpful."
"The culture of [the] unit is very positive and uplifting."
"Great team work on night shift and good support from charge nurses."
5. Colquitt Regional Medical Center
Moultrie, GA
4.2 Average Rating
"Real family environment with special emphasis on excellent patient care. Great benefits!"
"They try to make feel the staff appreciated."
"Everyone helps each other as a team. No bullying is acceptable at our hospital."
6. Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
4.3 Average Rating
*Magnet Hospital
"I love working for a company where nurses are valued and appreciated."
"[A] great magnet facility, excellent nurse patient ratios, academic excellence, [and] many continuing education opportunities."
7. Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, GA
4.1 Average Rating
"There are a lot of round table talks you can be a part of if you want to voice your opinions or concerns."
"The hospital administration tries very hard to keep up to date on it's equipment. The staff training is very good and pertinent."
"The staff is extremely nice and supportive!"
8. Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta, GA
4.1 Average Rating
"The physicians and surgeons are great and work well with the nursing staff."
"There so many opportunities and learning experiences to be had. The management is excellent and knowledgeable and you are never alone in your task."
9. Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
4.1 Average Rating
"Coworkers are easy to work with. Supervisors are supportive and helpful. Good camaraderie and teamwork!"
"Northside hospital is a very good hospital to work for that provides a nurse with many teaching opportunities and room for growth in your nursing career."
10. Floyd Medical Center
Rome, GA
4.1 Average Rating
"Everyone is very friendly and works as a team."
"It's a great place to work. You'll be able to get education that you need and if staffing permits you can get extra education for your own personal interest."
Methodology: Nurse.org surveyed 1,579 nurses in the state of Georgia from 2015-2017 for this report. Hospitals with less than 10 nursing reviews were excluded from our list. The ranking order is based on the average rating and the percent of nurses who would recommend their hospital.
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