Parkland Residency Summer 2020

[futureRN_2020]

Hello everyone!

I created this thread for those who are interested or applying to the residency program at Parkland for the summer 2020. I'm hoping this thread is helpful for those wanting to talk and ask questions. Good luck to everyone!

[MamaRN1719, BSN]

3 hours ago, Nurse SMS said:

I work in the industry ?

They are suspending them due to low census, lack of/conservation of PPE and infection risk from the difficulties in social distancing when precepting a new grad. Classes are having to be cancelled, skill fairs cannot take place and the one on one guidance needed to teach things simply can't be done at a distance of six feet. COVID-19 has made hosting residencies a logistical nightmare.

It bears noting that the "peak" is not the same as the "end". Flattening the curve means a peak that lasts longer, resolves slower and is very gradual in coming down. Fully expect we will be dealing with this situation through most, if not all, of the Summer.

Yeah I understand why residency programs are logistically complicated during this time. However, I hope there is a way to continue the classes online. I don't see how close physical contact between nurses could ever be prevented, though-through preceptorship or not. We are constantly interacting in close quarters and helping each other out anyway. I get why PPE would be an issue, especially in certain units.

I agree that it seems COVID will continue quite awhile... I don't see it being COMPLETELY dead until there is herd immunity (whether by vaccination or majority of population being infected)-possibly for a year or more. I hope residency programs are able to pick up well before then...

Thanks for keeping us in the loop. I'll check in with Parkland.

[MamaRN1719, BSN]

Oh, also Parkland JUST interviewed for their NICU residency on Friday. So I would think they would have postponed those interviews if they weren't planning on starting in July.

[Shelana27]

Hi all. I hope everyone is doing well!

I was wondering if anyone has heard or know when Parkland is doing interviews for their correctional health residency?

[NurseBee19]

please I would like to ask have you heard anything since accepting an offer. And what is expected of you to do after accepting an offer ?

Thank you in advance

[EAP88]

12 minutes ago, NurseBee19 said:

please I would like to ask have you heard anything since accepting an offer. And what is expected of you to do after accepting an offer ?

Thank you in advance

I got an email to fill out my health information surveys, but I havent heard anything else since then.

[Nurse Pink, BSN, RN]

2 minutes ago, NurseBee19 said:

please I would like to ask have you heard anything since accepting an offer. And what is expected of you to do after accepting an offer ?

Thank you in advance

After accepting they will the email you..

1-fill out employment documentation

2-background check information

3-Occupational health questions

4-they will schedule your vaccination turn in person called occupation health appointment

[NurseBee19]

2 hours ago, EAP88 said:

I got an email to fill out my health information surveys, but I havent heard anything else since then.

Thank you. How long after you accepted did you get the email to fill out employee information?

2 hours ago, Nurse Pink said:

After accepting they will the email you..

1-fill out employment documentation

2-background check information

3-Occupational health questions

4-they will schedule your vaccination turn in person called occupation health appointment

Thank you. How long after you accepted the position did you get the email ?

[EAP88]

Just now, NurseBee19 said:

Thank you. How long after you accepted did you get the email to fill out employee information?

It was about a week after I accepted the offer!

[NurseBee19]

16 minutes ago, EAP88 said:

It was about a week after I accepted the offer!

Thank you that helps !

[MamaRN1719, BSN]

If any of you have accepted an offer in the NICU, feel free to direct message me! I would love to connect before we start ☺️

[NurseBee19]

19 minutes ago, MamaRN1719 said:

If any of you have accepted an offer in the NICU, feel free to direct message me! I would love to connect before we start ☺️

Here! I’m excited. But there hasn’t been any information since acceptance. Let me know when you here anything. Thanks

[MamaRN1719, BSN]

44 minutes ago, NurseBee19 said:

Here! I’m excited. But there hasn’t been any information since acceptance. Let me know when you here anything. Thanks

Oh awesome. Haven’t heard much either... I messaged you details!