New Grad ER residency/orientation?

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hi all,

i am going to be graduating in may 2012 and i am looking for a good graduate nurse residency/internship/orientation to start my career. i am really interested in working in the emergency department, and i am willing to up and move literally anywhere in the u.s. (preferable not new england, i'd like a change of pace) if i find the right program. ive been trying to weed through the mess of programs that i can find, but it's really been difficult finding what i'm looking for. i'm really flexible with location/shift/etc... but i dont want to get stuck with a meager 3 week orientation. anyone know of any good places for a graduate nurse looking to start in er nursing? i'd really appreciate any input :uhoh21:

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hi all,

i am going to be graduating in may 2012 and i am looking for a good graduate nurse residency/internship/orientation to start my career. i am really interested in working in the emergency department, and i am willing to up and move literally anywhere in the u.s. (preferable not new england, i'd like a change of pace) if i find the right program. ive been trying to weed through the mess of programs that i can find, but it's really been difficult finding what i'm looking for. i'm really flexible with location/shift/etc... but i dont want to get stuck with a meager 3 week orientation. anyone know of any good places for a graduate nurse looking to start in er nursing? i'd really appreciate any input :uhoh21:

i would look for versantrn residency program. they have a well structured orientation. i completed it and started in the ed. please note, the ed is an extremely difficult place to start out as a new grad. do not take that statement lightly. extremely difficult.
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I would look for VersantRN Residency Program. They have a well structured orientation. I completed it and started in the ED. Please note, the ED is an extremely difficult place to start out as a new grad. Do not take that statement lightly. EXTREMELY DIFFICULT.

Thanks for the info...and trust me, I know. I spent a summer in an ER Internship and I've seen what you ER nurses are put through. While it's what I want, it is scary- that's why I'm looking for an extensive orientation/internship to help me adapt to it.

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My orientation was good but completely unadvertized. I would suggest looking at job postings that don't require experience and then find out what the orientation is like.

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DUKE ER but you have to have preceptored in the ER or have experience as an EMT.

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Scott and White Hospital. Level I Trauma Facility in Temple Texas. I start on Monday. They have one coming up in June. Its a 6 month program. Patients & Visitors - Scott & White - Central Texas

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Scott and White Hospital. Level I Trauma Facility in Temple Texas. I start on Monday. They have one coming up in June. Its a 6 month program. Patients & Visitors - Scott & White - Central Texas

thanks for the info! Ive seen the Scott&White one, Did you sign a contract to stay employed for 2 yrs or are you potentially offered a position after the internship?

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