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1. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

   DurhamBound replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

   I just wore my own scrubs. As long as they look professional you will be fine. I did wear scrubs for both parts, and I think they prefer it that way so that there's no time taken up with a wardrobe change. Keep us updated on how everything goes!

2. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

   DurhamBound replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

   Hey Amanda, For me, I shadowed two hours and then sat down with a couple of clinical leads for about 30 minutes. The entire thing was very laid back, and I felt very welcome through the entire process. I think the best thing to do when shadowing is ...

3. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

   DurhamBound replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats! Are you from the area? I've had a decent amount of luck and think I've finally settled in on a place but still have to see it in person to know for sure. The apartment list app is awesome, and I also joined a couple Facebook groups where pe...

4. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

   DurhamBound replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

   I'm possibly looking for a roommate also, planning to move up at end of April/early May. If you want to chat my email is [email protected]

5. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

   DurhamBound replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

   My starting pay is $23.85. $5.50 differential for nights, $9 differential on weekends. $14.50 for weekend nights which I plan to take advantage of.

6. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

   DurhamBound replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

   Hey! I don't start until July, so I can't help there :) let us know what you decide!

7. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

   DurhamBound replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

   Unfortunately not. I graduate in May and start in July! Let us know how your interview goes.

8. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

   DurhamBound replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats on your interviews. For mine I came in and shadowed for a couple of hours, then sat down with a couple of the clinical leads. I absolutely loved the unit and all of the nurses I met! The sit down part of the interview was super informal and ...

9. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

   DurhamBound replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

   *applicants not application

10. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

    DurhamBound replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

    I just searched new grad and applied for a few jobs that popped up. A couple of them came back that they were wanting application that had graduated sooner, but a few of them were hits for me. Jobs Search | DukeNursing.org

11. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

    DurhamBound replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

    Great! Thanks for the tip!

12. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

    DurhamBound replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

    Congrats on your job! Are you from the Raleigh-Durham area originally? I've seen rumors of them going to that on previous forums for a few years now. I would contact someone up there just to be sure so you don't waste any money!

13. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

    DurhamBound replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

    Sounds good, good luck!

14. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

    DurhamBound replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you! I accepted the CTICU position. It was $3 less an hour, but I loved shadowing on the unit and the idea of having one unit where I can really get to know my coworkers. I have heard good things about Duke Regional - I would definitely go ahea...

15. Duke New Grad Nurse Residency Summer 2018

    DurhamBound replied to DurhamBound's topic in New Nurse

    Hey EMTRN! I applied on December 3rd for a couple positions. I had a phone interview the following week, had another phone interview on the 18th for the critical care float pool and interviewed/shadowed in person on the 20th for the CTICU. I received...