New Grad RN's in San Antonio

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So, for all of those new nurses in San Antonio who are pretty much at wit's end looking for job, I just had an interview and was hired at Southwest General Hospital for their new grad RN program. They still have 8-10 spots left to fill before they new class start on the 10th of October. Yes, it's such short notice but the nurse recruiter told me to spread the word. So if you're interested go their website www.swgeneralhospital.com and go to the careers page and apply. Base rate is $25/hr with shift and weekend differentials, with 36 hours a week.

I will be interviewing with them for a new grad position. If someone who has started working at this facility (as a new grad or RN) can post about how it is going thus far that would be great. I'm interested in this hospital, but there isn't a lot of information about their new grad program on their website. Is it good or bad thus far?

Thanks!

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I went through the new grad program and was happy to have a job but unhappy with some of the practices and how disorganized the orientation process was. Preceptor's are not trained to be preceptors.

I left because once my orientation process was up, I was not "guaranteed" a full time schedule. Many times employees were put on call or sent home because of low census. Plus they do not tell you this, but once you are hired as a full time employee your pay rate drops from $25/hr to $21/hr and then benefits are taken out. They made it seem as if our pay would be around $21/hr after benefits are taken out. There are new grad programs in San Antonio starting at $21/hr that do not require you to sign a contract.

I had no problem signing a contract because I was willing to pay the $1500 to get out early if I was unhappy, simply because I was desperate for a job.

PS - This hospital does not have a good reputation at all. Your patient load as a new RN is 7 patients, even on the first day off orientation. They say they will try their best not too, but this is not cost effective for their bottom line.

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hey xnrsxvx,

I was wondering when you started the program? I had the same concerns as you, but I was told by the recruiter I was guaranteed a full time job once orientation was over, and I was also told after orientation you would be paid 22-23/hr. I am already very upset with them right now because they told me my start date would be on Nov. 14 and since I am from Houston, I had to relocate quickly and move to San Antonio, but then they called me earlier today saying that the start date has been change to Dec. 12, which is pretty upsetting because I was already set on starting soon and I also have a one year lease at the apartments in San Antonio.

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Thank you snrsxvx, I actually ended up accepting a position with them, but ended up with a full time position instead of being in the new grad float pool (which is hopefully better). I hope things turn out okay but I'll be observant.

mwirawanRN: I think me and you are in the same boat... they told me the same thing, but I ended up starting on the Nov 14 after getting some issues clarified. Perhaps we will work on the same floor?

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Hey kitsha88, they did the.same thing to me and offered me a full time job I am now on nightshift bariatrics , what floor are you on??

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Hi KiaP38 RN

I applied to the Southwest General Hospital RN Residency Program for 2012 about a week ago. I am just curious- when did you apply last year and when did they contact you for the interview? I am from Seattle and am relocating to San Antonio area. [/url]I left a message for the nurse recruiter to learn a little more about the specifics of the program but haven't heard back yet. Thanks!

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Last year when I applied there was a new nurse recruiter, and I'm not sure about the current circumstances but when I applied, the residency start was approaching fast and they had many spots to fill so... I remember I applied on a late Tuesday night, was contacted Wednesday morning to interview the following Tuesday and was hired on the spot. I moved that weekend to San Antonio.

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Specializes in ICU, Trauma.

There is a new Baylor hospital that just opened up in Mckiney if anyone is interested I heard they are still low on staff.

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I'm graduating in December too!!! =) I saw the posting about South General and I would be very interested in working there. KiaP38, would be willing to email me that nursing recruiter's email? I wanted to see when his next nurse residency program would open up. I would be very thankful! I know I can't start work quite yet, but I would love to just get my name out there! Again! I would be so appreciative and congrats on the new job! Very exciting!!!!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I am a new grad looking for a position in Texas as well. Can I also have the email to the recruiter? I would love to apply there. Since you've been there for a year, how do you like the hospital so far? Thank you!

So, for all of those new nurses in San Antonio who are pretty much at wit's end looking for job, I just had an interview and was hired at Southwest General Hospital for their new grad RN program. They still have 8-10 spots left to fill before they new class start on the 10th of October. Yes, it's such short notice but the nurse recruiter told me to spread the word. So if you're interested go their website www.swgeneralhospital.com and go to the careers page and apply. Base rate is $25/hr with shift and weekend differentials, with 36 hours a week.
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Would you mind sending me his email as well?

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I currently live in San Antonio and I am a newly licensed RN and I was wondering do you still work at Southwest General and are they still hiring newly licensed RN.

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