MGH Warning

quakerkid · Nov 2, 2007

I applied to MGH as a new graduate with a lot of critical experience and all my certs (like ACLS, CPR, PALS ) done and I was told that without a BSN I am not welcome to work there. I already have a BSN in a medical filed but that is not good enough. I think that MGH is a little high on their horse for a hospital that has ER overcrowding and in some parts a horrible building structure.
pmednurse

Sounds like you might be a little upset that MGH didn't hire you. After all, why apply there if you think they are elitist, have poor facilities, and overcrowding?

Additionally, requiring a BSN is not a random, elitist requirement. Studies have found that patients have better outcomes when being taken care of by BSN prepared nurses. Is that elitist? Or just good care?

Finally, it may be semantics, but you can't have a BSN in another medical field - it is inherently a nursing degree.

edogs334 · Nov 7, 2007

MGH just added a posting on their HR website detailing their exact hiring requirements for new grads. I was unable to copy a valid link, but if you go to http://www.massgeneral.org/jobs, click on "find a job at MGH" and search under "nursing," the posting will be there (for a few weeks at least). If the posting is gone by the time you read this, here's the post itself in its entirety:

Affiliate Name: Massachusetts General Hospital

Job Title: NURSE, STAFF (New Graduate) '2007

Req #: part-00038782

Job Category: Nursing

Department: MGH Nursing

Location: Boston MA

Shift: Rotation

Hours/Week: 40

Job Type: Regular

Employment Type: Full Time

Date Posted/Modified: Mon Nov 05 17:23:43 EST 2007

Responsibilities:

MGH New Graduate Nursing Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in nursing opportunities at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). As a new graduate RN, you can have a huge impact on the environment at MGH. You bring diversity of ideas, the latest in nursing education, and a strong desire to learn and grow.

New Graduate Application Process:

If you wish to apply for MGH New Graduate Opportunities please read the instructions below carefully.

'Candidates graduating with a BSN in the Fall of 2007 please apply to requisition #: part-00038782.

Please include your cover letter and resume and be sure to incorporate an objective that describes the particular units you are interested in (top three choices only, please).

If you wish to apply for the MGH New Graduate Critical Care Program for February 2008 please apply to requisition #: part-00037784. In the resume, be sure to include an objective that indicates the ICU you are interested in applying for.

New Graduates are hired for most Critical Care Units through our New Graduate Critical Care Program. In order to be considered for an interview for the New Graduate Critical Care Program you must meet the following requirements: (1) BSN - Baccalaureate prepared registered nurse. (2) Less than six months RN Experience. (3) Completion of a clinical practicum in a critical care unit (approximately 200 hours or more) or experience in a patient assistive role in a critical care unit (Emergency Room not included).

If you do not meet the three requirements above for the NGCC Program, we encourage you to apply for the MGH New Graduate Opportunities listed above.

Resume Tips:

Please include the following:

-An Objective: Example New Graduate RN seeking a position on a general medical, general surgical, or Neuro Medical/Surgical floor. An objective that clearly states which units you're interested in at MGH. Please only apply to areas listed below that are considering new graduates.

-Education: which includes your degree(s) received or expected, dates, as well as GPA.

-Clinical Experience: Please list: where you have completed your clinicals; the length of time spent at each clinical; what type of floor or unit; and a few concise bullet points about each experience.

It's always helpful to describe the facility in your bullet points. Some common questions that come to mind as a recruiter are whether you were doing your clinicals in an inpatient or outpatient setting; how many beds were on the floor/unit; what type of patient load you experienced; etc.

-Professional Experience; Please list: all of your professional jobs and internships; dates of employment; and a few concise bullet points about your experience.

-Leadership and Volunteer Experience, Interests and Extracurricular Activities and Licensure/Certifications.

It is not necessary to include your college courses.

Requirements for all New Graduate RNs:

BSN required, unless you are already an employee of MGH. If you are Diploma or ASN-prepared, please apply after gaining at least one year of RN experience, preferably in an acute care hospital setting.

RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required to begin working, however, new graduate candidates can apply pending boards.

Ability to commit to a full-time (40-hour) day/night-rotating schedule

Please review our Patient Care Services website (http://www.massgeneral.org/pcs) to learn more about the MGH Department of Nursing and our units.

Areas Currently Considering New Graduates:

Neuro Medical/Surgical

General Medical

*Burn & Plastics *Cardiac Access

*Cardiac Surgical Step-Down

*Indicates the completion of a clinical in that specialty

area or experience in a patient assistive role is strongly preferred.

If there is a position available that could be a potential match for your skills and area of interest, you will be contacted for an interview.

We take great pride in the number of new graduates we can hire, orient, and train for units throughout the hospital each year. On average we hire between 100-200 new graduates annually! New graduates receive a very comprehensive, individualized, precepted training that lasts anywhere from eight to twelve weeks. New graduates work with a preceptor, Nurse Manager, and Unit-based Clinical Nurse Specialist to determine a comfortable, yet challenging, pace.

As a magnet-status hospital respected throughout the world for it's exceptional patient care, high quality education, and cutting edge research, many new graduates are interested in working at MGH. The process is competitive, so it is important that you read the instructions regarding the new graduate RN application process.

While our commitment to new graduates is very strong, we are only able to interview and hire a select number this year. A member of our recruitment team will be reviewing your application. If there is a position available that could be a potential match for your skills and area of interest, you will be contacted for an interview. If you are not invited for an interview, your resume will be kept on file for future consideration when more positions become available. We wish you the best in your continued job search.

MGH Nursing Recruitment Team

Requirements:

Requirements for New Graduate RN's:

' BSN required, unless you are already an employee of MGH. If you are Diploma or ASN-prepared, please apply after gaining at least one year of RN experience, preferably in an acute care hospital setting.

' RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required to work, however, new graduates can apply pending boards.

' Ability to commit to a full-time (40-hour) day/night rotating schedule