Jax,Florida Grad Nurses,First Job at Baptist in residency program???

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Hi,quick question! My last instructor just emailed me about a possible position at Baptist Health as a Graduate Nurse with the assurance I have my license before the start date in Aug. I am excited at the idea of not going into LTC as my first job. Can anyone with insight on this program,please tell me all there is to know experience there,pros,cons,etc. I'm new o allnurses and haven't been getting much feedback on here,please guys I don't bite lol. Thanks!

Specializes in Emergency Department, ICU.

Some great info on this thread for this new grad. Thank you!

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Hi, nursebaddies 83. How are you. I just graduate from nursing school and pass the boards. Can you please email the Grad nurse position as well?

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Hi all! so glad I found the post. I am looking to apply for the GN program at Baptist that begins in July. I will graduate in may with my ADN RN. As of right now there is not much information about the program online. I am looking for any information, help and advise! Such as do ADN RNs get offered positions and what is the salary offered, does the two year contract began after the program, what are they looking for resume wise? etc.. Thank you!!

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Logan_ann,

Yes, they do hire ADN new grads. The starting salary we were offered was base rate of $23. There is an additional 1$ differential for BSN, $5 weekend diff and $3.25 night diff.

I started in the first cohort and did not sign a contract, so I'm unsure as to how the new cohorts are being handled in regards to a contract of service.

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Thank you so much!

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I begin the GN program on the 22nd & I have my ADN. I was offered a position in the ED at the Baptist Clay campus. The base pay is $23 and $1 extra with a BSN. 0.50 extra with a CNA license. They didn't require us to sign a contract, but we did sign a form that stated we were to have a BSN within 4 years I believe. Good luck!

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Thank you! How is the curriculum set up? 40 hours a week, does that include clinical time and class time?

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The applications have opened again for this program. Can any current nurses in this program update us on your progress, experience? Are there any nurses in your cohorts that weren't RECENT graduates? I know the program defines new grad as "A new graduate” is defined as an RN who has been licensed for 12 months or less.".

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I would also like to know if anyone who's been licensed over 12 months but with less than a year of experience can apply to the new grad program. Any info would help! :)

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Specializes in Neuro.

Recent Nursing Graduates | Baptist Health | Jacksonville, FL

It is my understanding that you must be licensed

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How was your experience, everyone? The director called me this morning and told me about a follow up interview. I don't know what to expect this time. I already had my interview with the hiring manager, assistant hiring manager, and another nurse that works in that unit.

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