Hi everyone! I'm wondering if anyone knows if there are any New Graduate residency/internship jobs in Indiana? I have already researched a little, and so far it looks like even major healthcare systems/hospitals such as IU Health do not offer any new-grad programs... only Staff-RN positions (I received this info via email from an IU Health recruiter). I am trying to move from Hawaii to IN, but would prefer to start working in a New-Grad position for the safety of "training wheel" guidance etc., instead of jumping to work on the floor as a staff nurse right away. In Hawaii, most of our major hospitals offer new-grad programs or "academies" (internships) about every 6 months. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Mahalo! -Michelle
cracklingkraken, ASN, RN 1,855 Posts Mar 3, 2016 Where in IN are you looking to move to? Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka now puts all new grads through its nurse residency program, I believe. There is also St. Mary's in Evansville. Those are the only 2 I actually know about. I'm sure that there are more.
michellebelle808 11 Posts Mar 4, 2016 I was looking at Indianapolis, but thank you for those suggestions! I'm a little unsure which "St. Mary's" you're referring to? When I googled it I could only find a tiny pedatric clinic, a family center, and doctor's offices. Thanks!
dreamer30 187 Posts Mar 5, 2016 I have never seen A residency program for new grads in Indy. At my hospital there are postings that say "Will consider new grads" new nurses are trained with a preceptor for 3 months on general med floors... 4 -6 months for critical care.
michellebelle808 11 Posts Mar 7, 2016 I have never seen A residency program for new grads in Indy. At my hospital there are postings that say "Will consider new grads" new nurses are trained with a preceptor for 3 months on general med floors... 4 -6 months for critical care.Ok thank you! This does sound like a good deal with at least some training, that's a relief to hear! I will research it more. :)
dreamer30 187 Posts Mar 9, 2016 Ok thank you! This does sound like a good deal with at least some training, that's a relief to hear! I will research it more. :)If the job posting doesn't say 1-2 years experience (or anything similar to that) it's up for grabs in my book. It should tell you if they want experience or not.
meanmaryjean, DNP, RN 7,899 Posts Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia. Has 46 years experience. Mar 10, 2016 I doubt you'll find any formal residencies in Indy any longer. But St. Vincent hires new grads and provides fairly extended orientations for them.Just not a formal residency program called such. BTW- St. Mary's in Evansville is a St. Vincent/ Ascension Health facility. Also- are you a true new grad?
