Any parkland interns???

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Specializes in ICU, CVICU.

Hey all,

I applied for a Parkland internship back in November (to begin in late July 2008) and I haven't heard back from them. I called their office and they said they were interested in interviewing me and to call the nurse recruiter (which I did but the secretary had no idea what I was talking about and the nurse recruiter never returned my call). Since then, I haven't heard anything.

Anyone have any advice?? Also, any Parkland interns around that want to share how it is???

Thanks!!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Tele.

it might just be a little early

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Specializes in ICU, CVICU.

That's what I thought too, except that the application is due in March and it specifically states "The earlier you apply the better" and then something to the effect of interviewing candidates once their application is complete.

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Specializes in Psychiatric.

My suggestion is to find out who the nurse recruiter is (name, location in hospital), get dressed as if you're going for an interview (resume in tow)...then go see the nurse recruiter and take it from there....

Won't hurt...

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I think we applied for the same internship....

I just talked to the Nurse Education office a couple of days ago and they said they were sorting through the applications to select who they wanted to come in for an interview and that they would contact me soon.

I also applied in November, was called and told that they would interview me after receiving my December grades, and then haven't had a call back since. Guess we have to wait and see....

Good luck!

Kristin

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Specializes in MICU.

I work in one of the ICUs at Parkland and I know now it a very busy time for the NIPs (nurse intern program--- we call the nurse interns NIPS). They have completed all their rotations and they are deciding where they want to work. They will turn in their choices on Monday, and depending on which ICUs offer them jobs, they will be placed. All this goes through the NIP program coordinators.

Let them get through the next week or two, then try to call again.

Parkland is >900 beds and there are a few RN recruiters (as you can imagine). I would go through the ppl in the nurse intern program and if they refer you to a recruiter, ask for a specific recruiter name and extension number (or better yet, an email).

One more thing -- the nurse interns are under the depart of education. This department is hosting TNCC today and tomorrow. They do all the continuing ed, CRRT training, IABP training, recredentialing of ALL nurses in February (can you imagine this nightmare???), BLS, ACLS, and nurse residency programs (for Burn ICU, Medicine ICU, Cardiopulm ICU, ER, OR, Trauma ICU, and Neonatal).... basically, the department is very small for the amazing amount of work that they do... .and ALL the ppl are SUPER NICE! If your name and phone number got missplaced, give them the benefit of the doubt. Call again. Let them know you are just wanting to follow up to make sure things didn't get lost in the shuffle. Ask them to let you know if you aren't being interviewed for the internship, and ask if there are areas that you could improve to be a stronger candidate later (nice way of saying WHY DIDN"T YOU PICK ME).

One other thing --- consider doing the nurse residency at Parkland. You only train in the department where you will work (interns rotate through every ICU and then choose where they want to work). Residency is 3 months, intern is 7-ish months. Call and ask the recruiters what the other differences are. I did the residency and am very pleased. You will be an excellent nurse regardless of which program you do..... and you WILL know your stuff if you work at Parkland ;)

LifeLONGstudent

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Specializes in ICU, CVICU.

Thanks lifelongstudent!

I applied for the 7 month internship but I've been wondering lately whether a 3 month residency wouldn't be better for my family (in less then a month I will have TWO young kiddos at home). So I really appreciate your insight and for taking the time to share :)

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Specializes in MICU.
thanks lifelongstudent!

i applied for the 7 month internship but i've been wondering lately whether a 3 month residency wouldn't be better for my family (in less then a month i will have two young kiddos at home). so i really appreciate your insight and for taking the time to share :)

well then, if that is the case, i would recommend the 3 month residency. both programs, you will have exams, but the internship you will do journal club, papers, a research based presentation for your peers (including preceptors and other nurses/managers in the hospital -- a bit stressful).

again, both are great programs. you just have to decide which fits you better.

good luck with your decision.

lifelongstudent

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