Barnes Jewish Hospital

[meme75]

Hi I was offered a GN position in the trauma division at BJH, I was just curious if anyone has woked there and if so what do they think of it and for a GN. Thanks

[BeccaznRN, RN]

Several of my classmates accepted positions at Barnes-Jewish after graduation. No complaints so far - and many are still working there. It's a huge facility that sees the sickest of the sick, so you will see and learn a ton. Good luck, and congrats on graduation!

[cherbRN]

I started there 1 year ago and went through their 5 months of orientation out of nursing school. I has been a wealth of experience. I think I have seen and been a part of everything I have ever learned about in nursing school and THEN A WHOLE LOT MORE!!:up:

[meme75]

Swan can I ask if you are still there and if so what floor are you on? Was the orientation of 5 months a standard time they give for new grads?

Thanks

[cherbRN]

I am in Trauma/ER and yes I am still here! :nuke:

[cherbRN]

It is a "Mandatory" 5 month preceptorship/orientation with classes and homework and floor time that is designed to ease you into the scenery. There are many things to know in there and sometimes it can be a little un nerving. Better to be prepared. Did you get accepted into the fellowship?

[meme75]

I just accepted the position so i start in May, I have to call the floor manager and let her know if i want to get in the fellowship, is that something that you rccomend?

thanks

[Lance67RN]

I have applied at Barnes myself. Spoke to the nursing recruiter today. Stated was still going through all the applications. According to him, the fellowship begins in June. For med/surg that is. The reason Ive applied there is because of the fellowship. Please, its been a long, tough road for me finding a job in a hospital, please cross your fingers, light a candle or pray pray pray for me to be accepted. Hard for me to find a job in a hospital I guess because Ive held two jobs in nine months. The first one, there three months. The preceptor didnt know how to be a human being let alone anything else. The other hospital-had no formal training in place.

Sorry, off track. Go for the fellowship and good luck

[meme75]

Good luck Lance with Barnes, i am sure you will get the job, what floor are you applying to? I have to take my NCLEX on Thursday, I am worried also...Keep us informed...

[meme75]

Also if you like I can give you the name of the recruiter I went through, she was extremely nice and very efficent in getting things done...:)

[Lance67RN]

:nuke: the name of the recruiter would be great. thanks tons. and also thanks for the sentiment. i hope too. best of luck on the nclex. i know youll do well. the nclex is a messed up exam. i think i knew about five answers for certain, rest were guesses. but i passed first time around. youll do brilliant!