6 month cut off for New Grad Residency Programs

[Krissik92]

Hey guys!

Ive noticed that many New Grad Residenxy programs have cut offs for how much RN experience you can have (For example, !9 more than 6 months). However, most people would agree that you should stick with your first RN employer for at least a year. So, im wondering why they include this cut-off? Wouldn't it look bad to leave your job prior to six months? Do you think these residencies would frown upon you leaving your first hospital job/rn job to take part in their residency?

[s.alejo]

It is my understanding that most New Grad residency programs are geared towards new grads. If you have 6 months+ of experience you may not be considered a new grad anymore. This may vary from program to program.

[GeriSRN]

The experience cut off varies depending on the hospital. Most I've seen are between 6 months and 1 year from graduation without specifying amount of experience. Some residencies prefer new grads straight out of school, particularly BSN's while others like a little RN experience, but NOT from a previous residency. No residency opportunity wants to see that you've left a residency recently regardless of your reason for doing so. It is expensive to hire and train a resident and many hospitals require a time commitment with a financial payback if you leave prior to that time. I graduated in March 2017 and have 7 months experience in a private clinic (that I hated). I just accepted a RN resident opportunity in L&D that has a 1 year commitment following the 16 week residency and will cost me $2500 if I leave before the 1 year expires. I hope this helps answer your question a little bit.