Cooks Children's Pediatric Nursing Residency July 2016

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I am starting a thread for the July 2016 Cohort at Cook Children's! Does anyone who has interviewed or been accepted for prior cohorts have any advice that can help with the interview or the whole process in general? Getting the job will mean the world to me and I really want to do well. Any advice is truly appreciated

Thank you!!!

Yeah they seem very cold. Its weird because I have never heard a single neg thing about that place. But my experience was terrible. Even if I had an offer, I would have said no. I want to work in a positive atmosphere not whatever that was!

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I'm so sorry you all had that experience. I'm a current resident and it is one of the most positive and supportive places I have ever been. I apologize for any coldness and I wish you all the best going forward.

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Specializes in CVICU.

I would also like to say I'm sorry y'all had that experience. I am from around the area so I was aware going into the interview that there would be an intimidating atmosphere. But please don't let this effect your view of Cook Children's or their employees. It is an absolutely amazing place (I have had clinicals there) and a wonderful reputation not just in DFW but Texas and the nation.

To anyone who may read this applying to future cohorts (I know I certainly read all of the old cohort threads :) ), don't be discouraged!! It is a difficult interview with lots of behavioral questions and there isn't a "tell us about yourself" question because that was the point of the essay portion of the application process, but interviews aren't supposed to necessarily be easy! Apply, see what happens, and you may end up at an amazing place.

I wish everyone luck in the future, no matter where that puts you! We're all nurses together after all!

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Make sure if you get an interview there don't let them schedule you late in the afternoon....that way they are in a better mood.

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Make sure if you get an interview there don't let them schedule you late in the afternoon....that way they are in a better mood.

The interviewers are different in the morning and afternoon. Interviewers do 4 hour blocks either 8-12 or 12-4. Again, I'm sorry for your experience and that it was not representative of Cook as a whole. All the best in your job search.

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Hey guys! I know this is an old thread but I was wondering if you guys have any tips for the essay portion. I am currently applying and I am struggling with this essay. I really want to pursue the critical care track! Thanks in advance for your help!

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