Mercy St. Mary's of Grand Rapids, MI "New Grad Action Day"

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Hello fellow RN's!

I was wondering if anyone has any insight into the New Grad Internship/Residency Program at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. In the past few weeks I have completed a phone interview, behavioral and knowledge-based tests, and now I have been invited to attend the "New Grad Action Day" after the first of the year. The email about the "Action Day" was very vague and I am wondering if anyone has attended this event? Any insight as to whether there will be an in-person interview at this time or thereafter? I sent a couple emails to HR but so far no response. . .

I just got my license in November and this the first response I have received after many job applications (probably preaching to the choir here). As far as I know, this is the only RN Residency program in Grand Rapids and I would LOVE to be able to take advantage of this great opportunity. Thank you in advance for any insight/tips and good luck to everyone still on the job hunt! :)

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Moved to Michigan Nursing forum for best chance of member response about this specific facility.

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I know this is an older thread, but I am interested to hear if anything came from this. I was just on the Mercy St. Mary's website, and it looks like a great place to work!

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Fortunately things did work out and I have been with Saints since February! It has been a bit of a roller coaster ride, but I have received so much support and know I chose the right place to work. Do you have any specific questions about the Residency or the Hospital itself?

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Ha, now I can't remember if I had any specific questions!

How competitive was the application/acceptance process? What is "New Grad Action Day"?

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The application process for the RN Residency position was fairly competitive. First a call from HR that included questions about prior experiences and what area of specialty I was interested in. Once cleared by HR, I had to complete a few knowledge and behavioral computer-based tests though Prophecy. After passing these, I was asked to come to New Grad action day where about 30 to 40 candidates met to be interviewed by managers and CNL's from 1 to 2 different floors that were potentially interested. The New Grad Action Day I attended was in January and about 40% of the candidates were offered positions. A good number of them already worked for the hospital as PCA's. However, there has been at least one additional New Grad Action Day since then and I was told that only about 20% of those applied were offered jobs. Are you looking to apply? Do you know what specialty you are interested in?

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I may be. I currently live in TN, but I am from MI. I'm starting my last semester of my BSN this fall. I have debated moving back home for some time, but it's scary as a new grad nurse to walk away from the place where you've made connections, if you know what I mean.

So far, I really enjoyed my critical care rotation in clinicals, and med-surg as well.

I think just looking at the hospital website made it seem like a very supportive environment, and of course, who doesn't want to work in a supportive environment, right?

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Now that I go back and look at the website again, I see that they have an interest in integrative health, which is a passion of mine as well.

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