Washington Hospital Center Fellowship

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ukstudent

805 Posts

Specializes in SICU.

Union dues are around $45 a month. it is taken out of every other check which maybe where the idea of around $100 came from.

You get asigned a parking lot for week day day shift. You can parking in the parking garage for night or weekend shift. I have never had a problem parking.

Specializes in NeuroCritical Care, Neurosurgery.

I have an interview this week for the SICU. Anybody work there or have recent personal experience to share? I just want to get an honest opinion and I seem to hear mixed reviews. Thanks :typing

cnistler

12 Posts

This site helped a lot when I decided to move out here so I am going to give my opinion...and it is just that. Take it for what it is worth :) I have worked in the SICU at WHC for a year and a half and I absolutely love it. I went in as a new grad with some experience as an intern in a medical/surgical ICU. I thought the fellowship really prepared you for the unit you were going to be on. It is very difficult; if they do not feel that you are able to handle a critical care setting, they will put you on a step-down unit or a floor. It isn't personal...it is "patient first". Like previously mentioned, the ICU fellowship is 12 week orientation and everyday you work on the unit an educator comes by for a mini-report on the pt. They do quiz you about certain aspects of the plan of care ie. why you are on certain meds? what is the purpose of certain lab tests? What do the results mean? It sounds intimidating and to be honest it is at first. But if you are a safe, competent nurse that is eager to learn and can critically think...you will be welcomed and do well. You will hear negative reviews of every hospital, no one has 100% satisfaction. Parking is a not an issue at all, you are assigned a lot. You don't even notice the union dues and being a union has its benefits! It is a teaching hospital for a reason and you will get a great experience working there. Good luck!!

luvbaby3gz

21 Posts

Hello Everyone,

I signed up for the Dream Day at WHC at ER and OR. Can anyone tell me what to expect on a Dream Day? I really want to get hired :D teehee.

ukstudent

805 Posts

Specializes in SICU.

The first part of the day is in a conference room where HR and education comes and talks to you about pay, benifits and how the program is structured. Bagels and fruit, drinks are provided. You then get seperated out into small groups and spend about 1 1/2 hrs on one of your chosen units with a nurse working that day. I can't remember if you have lunch before then other unit or afterwards. Anyway, after seeing both units you interiew at whichever unit you prefered. When they tell you to wear scrubs, it's because you could end up doing stuff while on the units. Have a great time.

luvbaby3gz

21 Posts

The first part of the day is in a conference room where HR and education comes and talks to you about pay, benifits and how the program is structured. Bagels and fruit, drinks are provided. You then get seperated out into small groups and spend about 1 1/2 hrs on one of your chosen units with a nurse working that day. I can't remember if you have lunch before then other unit or afterwards. Anyway, after seeing both units you interiew at whichever unit you prefered. When they tell you to wear scrubs, it's because you could end up doing stuff while on the units. Have a great time.

Thank you for the info. It really help me ease anxiety of the unknown.

zram44

17 Posts

I am doing dream day very soon. I was told that I am doing 3 hours in one unit then 3 in another. What do we really do when we are shadowing the nurse? Are informally interviewed, questioned/tested, participate like we do in clinicals, etc? What are some good questions to ask during that time period on the units? Do we interview in front of a panel of people or just a manager from one floor? I know they grade us on how we answer questions so if we score lower do they offer us jobs on other floors? Does WHC use travelers? I get anxious before the interview so the more I know the more comfortable I feel.

Thanks,

zram44

luvbaby3gz

21 Posts

I am doing dream day very soon. I was told that I am doing 3 hours in one unit then 3 in another. What do we really do when we are shadowing the nurse? Are informally interviewed, questioned/tested, participate like we do in clinicals, etc? What are some good questions to ask during that time period on the units? Do we interview in front of a panel of people or just a manager from one floor? I know they grade us on how we answer questions so if we score lower do they offer us jobs on other floors? Does WHC use travelers? I get anxious before the interview so the more I know the more comfortable I feel.

Thanks,

zram44

WHC/Medstar emailed me back after I emailed them to make a reservation. It says there on their email that "after 2 pm educators are there to interview you if you are interested in a fellowship program" so I really don't know how many educators are going to do the interview. I also asked my classmate how the interview goes. She only told me that when they interviewed her, they asked a lot of "what ifs" questions. I'm also looking for more info on how it goes. These are the things that I know so far, and the ones on the board. Hope it help.

akmegs2

32 Posts

Specializes in Telemetry.

Thanks everyone for all the great info on here. Ukstudent, I see that you are in Annapolis...is the commute bad from there to WHC? I am very interested in the hospital but am worried about spending so much time in the car!

jmunrs2010

24 Posts

ukstudent you were very helpful... thanks so much! I am graduating this May and am planninng to attend a Dream Day session either this December or early next year. I am so nervous about the interview process because I wouldn't want the interviewer to feel that I am not a critical thinker... AHHH. Anyway do you recommend going early or closer to graduation toa dream day? Do job offers depend on the time of year that you go? Any advice would be helpful.

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