Anyone have experience with Virginia Mason in Seattle?

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Hello,

I have been offered a position with Virginia Mason in Seattle for their New grad RN residency. Has anyone been through their training program as a new grad nurse and can shed some light on how it is?

Thanks!

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Specializes in OR Circulator RN- CNOR.

Hello, I am wondering the same thing too. In particular, how Swedish and Harborview compare to it. All I know is that the pay is slightly better at VM than the others, and that the parking is quite expensive, unless you work after 3:45pm.

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Specializes in OR Circulator RN- CNOR.

I am still wondering the same thing, as I am now in a position to choose between Swedish and VM. Any advice anyone?

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Jadebsn!

Which hospital did you pick!

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Specializes in OR Circulator RN- CNOR.

Virginia Mason OR Nurse residency

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Virginia Mason OR Nurse residency

I have a phone interview with Virginia Mason for OR. I was wondering if you can help me with the phone interview and what to expect? Thank you in advance !

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Virginia Mason OR Nurse residency

I have my interview for the or on Monday! What were some of the things the panel asked you? I have been rehearsing some behavioral questions, but I'm wondering if there's anything that really got you in. Thank you!

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I have my interview for the or on Monday! What were some of the things the panel asked you? I have been rehearsing some behavioral questions, but I'm wondering if there's anything that really got you in. Thank you!

Hey, i was wondering how did your interview go? and how many people are they hiring. Unfortunately i was not selected but was advised to apply for next OR residency. Can you shed some light on the interview so i can get the interview next time around.

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The interview was with the surgical tech supervisor, developmental specialist, and two nurse managers. I applied super early in the process, so I wonder if that helped me get in. They asked a couple behavioral questions and then some general questions. I feel like you never really know how the interview went, but I'm hoping to hear something soon either way.

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The interview was with the surgical tech supervisor, developmental specialist, and two nurse managers. I applied super early in the process, so I wonder if that helped me get in. They asked a couple behavioral questions and then some general questions. I feel like you never really know how the interview went, but I'm hoping to hear something soon either way.

i see! Thank you so much for replying. How did you prep for the panel interview ? what type of general questions like tell me about yourself? why should we hire you? were you nervous? finger crossed that you will get the position!!! =)

thank you again! let me know if you get the offer! i'll apply again when they have another one and hopefully we can be co-worker!

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i see! Thank you so much for replying. How did you prep for the panel interview ? what type of general questions like tell me about yourself? why should we hire you? were you nervous? finger crossed that you will get the position!!! =)

thank you again! let me know if you get the offer! i'll apply again when they have another one and hopefully we can be co-worker!

General questions were "Why Virginia Mason, why this position, what do you know about the role of an operating room nurse"? Behavioral questions included "Tell me about a time you didn't know what to do, tell me about a time someone gave you surprising feedback, tell me about a time that you ran out of time, tell me about a time you had a conflict with a coworker, tell me about a time when you failed..." I am not holding my breath for it, honestly, but it was very low pressure.

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Hey jumping on this thread super late to ask how your experience in VM's residency program was? Trying to decide between their program and Swedish's.

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