Childrens National DC Residency Fall 2020

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Hi everyone! I didn't see a thread about the Children's National New Grad residency for fall 2020 so I thought I'd start one! I applied to the NICU and the site says I'm "under review", whatever that means. Anyone else apply? ?

@bhrn9

Do you have any insight into if Children's National is still hiring nurses for their 2021 nurse residency?

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On 5/28/2020 at 10:07 AM, bhrn9 said:

hey guys! just wanted to update again- I got the email with my offer letter from the NICU yesterday (September 21st start date)! So I really think that things are picking back up and they'll get back to people soon, so don't worry!! If anyone has any questions about salary, benefits, etc let me know, I'm more than happy to share so you know what you'd be getting into LOL

Also @cc1234567 where are you from? I would suggest either living in Arlington (that's where I live and where most "young professionals" live- it's a little safer/nicer than DC but only a 20 min drive/a few metro stops) or pretty much anywhere in NW or NE DC. NW is typically the nicest part of DC so more expensive, but obviously safer and all of that. I've lived here my whole life so if anyone has questions or needs help with stuff like this, pm me or I can give you my number! I'm so excited for all of us!!

Hi! Congratulations!! Working at CN's NICU is literally my dream! How has your experience been so far? Were you able to pick whether you wanted to do days or nights? How does scheduling work?

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Started a new thread for the Spring 2021 start date if anyone else applied!! 

 

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On 6/9/2020 at 12:33 AM, nicurn96 said:

Base pay is $29 an hour plus differentials. This is what they emailed me:

· Mon-Fri days (regular base rate)

· Mon-Fri evenings = +15%

· Mon – Thursday nights = +20%

· Sat/Sun Days = +10%

· Sat/Sun Eve = +20%

· Fri/Sat/Sun Nights = +25%

If you have any other questions let me know! hope this helps ?

Hi, 

Can you describe the NICU residency program at Childrens National a little bit, such as how you move through the different levels.  You said in an earlier post that you love working there.  What stands out for you?

Thank you!

 

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@nicurn21  Hi! Your posts are really helpful.  Can you explain the different phases and the length of time in each?  Thank you!

 

 

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On 3/2/2021 at 11:49 AM, NICURN21 said:

Hi, 

Can you describe the NICU residency program at Childrens National a little bit, such as how you move through the different levels.  You said in an earlier post that you love working there.  What stands out for you?

Thank you!

 

Hey! Sorry I'm just now seeing this! I've been in their residency program for almost 7 months now and absolutely love it. I just came off of orientation a couple weeks ago so I'm on my own now- it's scary but amazing!! 

Basically, there are four total phases. Phases 1-3, you work every shift with a preceptor. Every phase is one week of class, and then three weeks of days followed by three weeks of nights. At the end of the phase, you turn in all of your assignments/quizzes and take the phase exam. If you pass, you move on to the next phase (if you don't, you just have 1-2 more weeks on that phase while you remediate and then retake the test). Each phase gets more challenging- phase one is basically all room air, vapotherm, CPAP with basic lines (TPN, lipids, med line, that kind of stuff). You're really just learning the basics. Phase 2 is all NIPPV and ventilators, with more pre/post-op, admissions, discharges, and really just focusing on everything about vents. Phase 3 is the most intense (but the most fun in my opinion). It's all nitric, oscillators, ECMO, complex lines, pressors, etc. You have a meeting with the educators every week where they just ask you how it's going, ask your preceptor her thoughts, what you need to work on, etc. So that's a total of six months, and then you take your final phase 3 exam and you're off on your own! Phase 4 is the last 6 months (the residency program is a total of 1 year). You're working completely on your own (though you have LOTS of resources and everyone is super helpful), but you still meet with the educators like once a month and do an EBP/change project at the end. Sorry for the novel LOL but that's basically it! It's very challenging, I'm not gonna lie, but I can honestly say that after 6 months I feel very comfortable caring for our patients and know 100% that anyone I ask will help me with anything. Everyone is so supportive and more than happy to help you! If you have any other questions, let me know ? 

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@nicurn96

Hi!

No need to apologize one bit.  Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know all of the really helpful info.  Glad to hear that you love it and feel very comfortable caring for your patients.  That's awesome.

Promise I won't be back and forth asking you 20 questions. I was aware that it is a challenging program. Based on your experience, does it seem that  everyone is successful if they put the effort into the classes, studying, etc.?

No rush or pressure in getting back to me.  Thanks again!?

 

 

 

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