Did you go through Rn Residency program or "regular" orientation??

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Ok so there is a new residency program for the new grads that just got created not long ago in one of the not so bad hospital,I really would love to try it instead of having a "short" orientation period in one of the other hospitals,I dont even care if that means a cut in pay,it is ok,I'm not that greedy and I realize that I'm still a newbie to the world of nursing and my biggest satisfaction would be to survive and learn my new career,money will come later as they says,my priority is to learn how to be an efficient nurse and not someone's burden..anyway the catch is the new RN residency program starts in February so that is long time ahead...I did get the seasonal job at the Mollen Flu clinic but I'm not sure how many shifts I can book since I started applying for this job way too long,so basically with that Flue clinic I guess I would have some work coming until december and then if I will get accepted into RN residency program (keeping my fingers crossed) I would be off work for a month and a half or maybe two months,what do you guys think should I be looking into jobs that offer just the regular training on the job or is it worth to wait for a solid training through the RN residency program.Also I would love to hear stories/experiences from other RNs who went through the RN residency program,did you like it,do you think that such programs prepared you to be on your own,thanks

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bump... I would like to hear of experiences as well!

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Specializes in ICU/ER.

I just completed my 3 month orientation and now starting the residency portion. I will attend a class once a week for a month. I am very excited about the training experience and believe it will help my confidence as a new nurse! One of my fellow classmates was put on her own about 1.5 months of orientation and she isn't feeling very good about her experience or lack there of.

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.

i attended a rn residency in conjunction with a "regular" floor orientation. i attended classes for 4-5 days a week for 2 months and i oriented 1-2 days a week on the floor during the program. prior to and after the program i oriented full time on the floors.

i liked my program, though some of it is review of what we learn in nursing school, much is not and we were also given tools and resources that are available through the hospital to assist with work, unlike nursing school. in addition, i was properly introduced to the nursing profession... i say this because unlike nursing school it was no longer theory and lectures. you are the rn and you are treated that way.

op: even though your program starts in february, does this mean you cannot begin working earlier? new grads at my facility start working prior to the first day of the rn residency.

also, please join us on the first year after nursing licensure forum https://allnurses.com/first-year-after/.

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Specializes in PEDS.

when did you graduate? usually RN residency programs don't accept those who graduated >6 months

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when did you graduate? usually RN residency programs don't accept those who graduated >6 months

I graduated 4 months ago....with that said the description of a New Graduate program states that they accept recent new grads,foreign nurses who completed their training outside the US and nurses who are returning to their professions...I know sounds awsome and my ap was forwarded to a manager so I hope I will land an interview....also do I need to get like reference letters from my instructors?

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