Mather Hospital?

meanmaryjean, DNP, RN · Nov 15, 2013

I just had to look up the hospital! My mother's maiden name was Mather, she was from Watertown, NY and we are direct descendants of Cotton Mather. Wrong Mather!

Madras · Nov 15, 2013

I just had to look up the hospital! My mother's maiden name was Mather, she was from Watertown, NY and we are direct descendants of Cotton Mather. Wrong Mather!

Hehe not John T.???? That would've been purrrty cool huh :woot:

OP I wish you luck!!! All of my patients rave about the nursing staff at Mather!! They're excellent.

mhy12784 · Nov 15, 2013

Hehe not John T.???? That would've been purrrty cool huh
OP I wish you luck!!! All of my patients rave about the nursing staff at Mather!! They're excellent.

Thats what worries me, especially since its a Magnet hospital so the odds are even more against me.

Definitely the best opportunity im going to get though

2bsnrn · Nov 16, 2013

Hi mhy,

How did you hear about the new grad program there? I haven't seen any information about it? I'm sure you will do well on your interview. I'm not sure about Mather, but have heard from others to be prepared to give a verbal head to toe assessment, and think about some of your past patient interactions/situations and what you did to make a difference in their care...just some general things to think about! Good luck!!!

mhy12784 · Nov 16, 2013

Hi mhy,
How did you hear about the new grad program there? I haven't seen any information about it? I'm sure you will do well on your interview. I'm not sure about Mather, but have heard from others to be prepared to give a verbal head to toe assessment, and think about some of your past patient interactions/situations and what you did to make a difference in their care...just some general things to think about! Good luck!!!

I didnt, I just applied and they called me. When I asked what floor they said all new graduate RNs have to do a 6 month new grad program/fellowship before they get assigned to the floor.

I honestly dont have any other info on it other than that

2bsnrn · Nov 17, 2013

Thanks for the info! Good luck on your interview!!

IYL912 · Jun 22, 2014

I have an interview at Mather coming up and was wondering if anyone had any advice? I'm a new grad and Mather is one of my top choices. Also, any information on the hiring process?

BioD1234 · Jun 29, 2014

i also have an interview for the new grad program at mather...any advice about the interview process would be greatly appreciated..also any input on the work environment/experience at this hospital?

DestinedRN · Oct 20, 2014

Hello Guys,

I just applied to the ER Fellowship posted on Mather's website on 9-30-14. Do you know if and when orientation starts? I just need to know if I should keep my hopes up or apply for another position if the Fellowship already began.

mhy12784 · Oct 25, 2014

Hello Guys,
I just applied to the ER Fellowship posted on Mather's website on 9-30-14. Do you know if and when orientation starts? I just need to know if I should keep my hopes up or apply for another position if the Fellowship already began.

Im assuming its a little late for me to comment to the two folks above (as the new hires all started in September)

But are you a new grad/new nurse?

If so my best guess would be likely January (possibly february)

I had a friend who got hired into the recent cohort that started in September, but couldn't accept at the time for various reasons, and mentioned January as the next group.

I also had originally gotten hired in January as a new grad so there's that.

Mathers been doing some different things with new grads over the last year so I couldnt really give you better advice than that. Although from what I have seen (and experienced) new grads arent hired directly into positions at Mather (ie to be an ER nurse or icu nurse). They're just hired as "new grads" and then during the initial orientation process (which is several weeks paid in the classroom and various units) they try out different units and get placed somewhere (ie the ER, OR, ICU, CCU, etc).You do get an opportunity to pursuit whatever you like (assuming theres vacancies).

If youre looking for the craziest wildest most intense trauma heavy cases Mather probably isnt the place youre looking for. But it has a FAR better than average culture, and I think the nursing satisfaction is much greater than surrounding hospitals.

mhy12784 · Oct 25, 2014

Ill add that I don't know for a fact if this is true or not. But I personally believe that bringing a resume to Mather in person would absolutely increase you chances of getting hired.

Although they have changed the hiring procedures/staffs over the last year so I dont actually know the new process