Nurse Residency

msg88 · Sep 5, 2014

I applied here also but don't take my NCLEX until late this month. I wonder when the residency starts!? It said October but doesn't state the day.

itrust · Sep 5, 2014

I applied for the SICU residency. Start date is end of October. I was scheduled for an interview but withdrew myself from consideration because the commitment is a little less than 4 years or 3 years after orientation . Apparently the 3 year commitment is fairly new b/c prior to that it was two years.

msg88 · Sep 5, 2014

Wow 3 years is a long time... Maybe a lot of people left after 2 years. When did they call you for an interview ?

itrust · Sep 5, 2014

Three years is a very long time especially since the contract begins after orientation, so it's more than 3 years. That's so insane, I can't even wrap my head around it. My bf is getting his PhD fully paid for by his employer and he doesn't owe them anywhere near 4 years (He's not a nurse). I think hospitals are overstating how much is involved in training new nurses. Sure there's a lot of money involved, but this should be considered a normal cost of doing business. Moreover, what is the alternative? They can always hire more experienced nurses, but they have to pay them more. Or they can give new nurses less training and find themselves at the center of lawsuits every month. I assumed great on-the-job training, albeit very expensive, is associated with better patient outcomes, which means more awards, revenue, and great press for the hospital; not I trained you nurse so now you owe me almost half a decade. What!?!? LOL, sorry I needed to vent.

But to answer your question, I applied Saturday, On Monday I was e-mailed that my application was under review, and I received an invitation to interview Wednesday.

msg88 · Sep 5, 2014

Lol! That's okay! Just let it out.

I haven't received anything yet... Do you have your BSN and passed NCLEX already ?

Mariebee · Sep 5, 2014

I have an interview for SICU residency on Tuesday. Seriously thinking of withdrawing because of the three year contract

itrust · Sep 6, 2014

Yes to both questions. I'm not a new grad, I graduated in August 2013.

Mariebee · Sep 6, 2014

Itrust do you know how much they offer RN's with experience?

msg88 · Sep 6, 2014

It's going to be difficult for me then I just graduated this past May but don't take my NCLEX until later this month and only have my ADN. I probably have to wait to apply when they post positions for the December graduates.

Nursing365 · Sep 7, 2014

I talked to someone in HR at Parkland this week, about their October residencies. She said that they only have one person going through the applications, but they usually have two, so it may take a little while longer to get an interview date this year. If you are waiting, just keep on waiting, because you may get an email/call still.

msg88 · Sep 7, 2014

Thanks for the insight! They probably have tons of applications too! I'll wait and see what happens.