Baylor Summer 2025 Nurse Residency

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Starting this for those who applied to Baylor Nurse Residency Programs ❤️

DM2000 said:

im so lost and I feel like im being thrown through loops. Waxahachie just called me with a "phone interview". its like they filled out my application again. it did not feel like an interview at all. and then he said that he sees that I was interested in ICU, but Waxahachie doesn't have any ICU available, which I knew because I took this call for PCU and Tele, so he said theres still positions available at some hospitals but not BUMC (BUMC is overflooded with applications.), but I can still put you in that pool of applicants to be looked at. then he mentions that you can only be within 1 pool at a time, so I won't be looked at waxahachie anymore if I go that route. so hes checking for me, but it also feels like weve havent gone anywhere at all and it makes me wonder if my applications I sent in the beginning were even looked at at all. 

I am sorry this process is so stressful (and at times confusing). I understand completely. I graduated in December and was so stressed back in October when trying to apply for February residencies. I got an offer from a different BSW outside of DFW, so I am somewhat familiar with how the process works. This first phone call / interview is with a recruiter - NOT a hiring manager for your prospective unit. The recruiter basically just confirms the info on your resume and is there to answer questions. Next, you have an interview with the unit you're interested in. More than one person may be interviewing you. Be prepared to answer situational and behavioral questions, and come prepared with questions of your own. 

DFW is so competitive for residency programs. I would encourage you (and everyone + myself) to keep an open mind. Even if you end up getting an offer for a specialty that isn't your top choice (like med-surg / tele for example), I say go for it! You will learn so much and can switch to a different specialty in the future. BSW is awesome. They have an accredited residency program which really does prepare you well to practice as a nurse. I hope this reply helps a little

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grace398 said:

I am sorry this process is so stressful (and at times confusing). I understand completely. I graduated in December and was so stressed back in October when trying to apply for February residencies. I got an offer from a different BSW outside of DFW, so I am somewhat familiar with how the process works. This first phone call / interview is with a recruiter - NOT a hiring manager for your prospective unit. The recruiter basically just confirms the info on your resume and is there to answer questions. Next, you have an interview with the unit you're interested in. More than one person may be interviewing you. Be prepared to answer situational and behavioral questions, and come prepared with questions of your own. 

DFW is so competitive for residency programs. I would encourage you (and everyone + myself) to keep an open mind. Even if you end up getting an offer for a specialty that isn't your top choice (like med-surg / tele for example), I say go for it! You will learn so much and can switch to a different specialty in the future. BSW is awesome. They have an accredited residency program which really does prepare you well to practice as a nurse. I hope this reply helps a little

I totally understand you. I also am a December grad. I didn't even get a screening or interview last time. I applied again and am still on the same boat.

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Has anyone been screened for Irving?

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Has anyone been phone screened yet? If so how was it? Did they ask any behavioral/situational questions? 

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No phone screen yet

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km2025 said:

Has anyone been phone screened yet? If so how was it? Did they ask any behavioral/situational questions? 

Yes I had my phone screen 2 weeks ago. The recruiter just asked me my top three Baylor locations, top three specialites, and why I want to work on my top unit. 

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grace398 said:

I am sorry this process is so stressful (and at times confusing). I understand completely. I graduated in December and was so stressed back in October when trying to apply for February residencies. I got an offer from a different BSW outside of DFW, so I am somewhat familiar with how the process works. This first phone call / interview is with a recruiter - NOT a hiring manager for your prospective unit. The recruiter basically just confirms the info on your resume and is there to answer questions. Next, you have an interview with the unit you're interested in. More than one person may be interviewing you. Be prepared to answer situational and behavioral questions, and come prepared with questions of your own. 

DFW is so competitive for residency programs. I would encourage you (and everyone + myself) to keep an open mind. Even if you end up getting an offer for a specialty that isn't your top choice (like med-surg / tele for example), I say go for it! You will learn so much and can switch to a different specialty in the future. BSW is awesome. They have an accredited residency program which really does prepare you well to practice as a nurse. I hope this reply helps a little

Thanks for sharing, this information is super helpful! I have a question, if you get a phone screen, are you guaranteed an interview spot?  

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newgrad1324 said:

Yes I had my phone screen 2 weeks ago. The recruiter just asked me my top three Baylor locations, top three specialites, and why I want to work on my top unit. 

Thank you!! I had mine this afternoon! Did you get an interview scheduled?

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km2025 said:

Thank you!! I had mine this afternoon! Did you get an interview scheduled?

Nope! They said I would hear back about interviews one week before March 17th, so I'm assuming around March 10th? Did they mention anything to you?

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newgrad1324 said:

Nope! They said I would hear back about interviews one week before March 17th, so I'm assuming around March 10th? Did they mention anything to you?

Yes she gave me two dates to choose from and said she wrote it down and said she will send me a email confirmation sometime this week! What location did you apply to?

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km2025 said:

Yes she gave me two dates to choose from and said she wrote it down and said she will send me a email confirmation sometime this week! What location did you apply to?

Nice! My top location is BUMC. What about you? and if you don't mind me asking what unit did you apply to?

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newgrad1324 said:

Nice! My top location is BUMC. What about you? and if you don't mind me asking what unit did you apply to?

I applied to frisco centennial but I'll be interviewing for PGA in frisco! I applied to critical care and I'll be interviewing for ICU!! 

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