Grads from Chamberlain

[adriand56]

Hello, I was wondering how hospitals look at grads from Chamberlain? And if any of you have found a job after finishing the program? Thanks

[ChloBear]

I don't know the answer to your question, but I will say that I think clinical work experience is much more important than what school you went to. I went to a well regarded school but can't find a job because I never worked as a PCT/CNA. If you haven't started the program or are currently in it, I would definitely look at getting work experience in a hospital (if you aren't already doing this). In many nursing programs, you are eligible to work as a PCT/CNA after completing the Fundamental Nursing Skills Lab, or whatever your school calls it. I have never heard anyone say anything negative about Chamberlain, though.

[Rach319]

I recently graduated from Chamberlain this past June and I know many of us, including myself, had a job before we even graduated. From what instructors have told us the hospitals do like students from Chamberlain.

[flowerlilly]

I know for sure Rush University Medical hires nurses from Chamberlain. I know a few RN's that work there and went to school at Chamberlain. Good Luck

[dmfisher86]

I graduated this past Feburary and am currently in Children's new grad residency. To me, it seems not about where you went but how you are as a person. I worked as an assistant in school. I highly recommend that because a place in more willing to invest in you as a new grad if they know your work ethic.

[flowerlilly]

@dmfisher86: I'm sorry, forgive my ignorance but what is "new grad residency"? Is that for new RN's? Thanks for any input?

[dmfisher86]

Yes, it's the program for new grads. Basically they give us a good orientation with a preceptor and take you resuscitation classes, unit classes, etc. It's a great program and eases you into actual nursing as opposed to some hospitals that only give you a few weeks and then send you on your own. Some hospitals still do new grad programs, but it is just a matter of researching them. I definitely recommend finding a hospital with them because a) they are definitely hiring new grads and b) it eases you into nursing as I said.

[flowerlilly]

ooh! LOL, thats pretty cool. I didn't know they even offered something like that. That is awesome. Thank you, definitely have to keep that in mind. Thank you!