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Hey friends! So I start a residency program in less than 2 weeks and am just trying to get a decent idea of what I am going to be doing.. I know my first 2 weeks are general classes for the charting system and typical orientation classes.. I believe during the interview they mentioned ED specific classes, and then a good amount of time with a preceptor (a couple months at least). Past that I have no idea what to expect. My manager sent an email saying she will be in contact with me regarding my post- orientation schedule in the ED. I have also heard there are tests for residency? Any info is appreciated!

Hey friend, I have been an LPN in a radiation oncology clinic for 2 years, and got my RN license at the end of September, and just accepted a position in an emergency department which I start in 3 weeks. I am not sure what your location is, but in my area there are occasionally residencies offered in multiple different types of nursing. I applied to do ED because that has been my interest since starting school, but I saw OR, ICU, Med/Surg and a few other options open to. Maybe search for a residency on Indeed or other similar websites.

No any color is fine. I didn't think to include that thank you!

Hey friends! So I am starting my first RN position in less than one month (Very excited!) and I am wanting to pick up some new and higher quality scrubs than I have worn as an LPN the last 2ish years. I have been sticking with the cheaper Cherokee scrubs just fyi. I will be in a residency program for an emergency department, and I was hoping to find some nice quality scrubs that are a little more "athletic" feeling, but I was aiming for something that still looked like "acceptable" hospital attire and not sweat pants. I'm a male too btw if that makes a difference. I run hot by default so anything that is breathable or wicking is a plus. Thank you so much!

Hey friends! Thank you all for your comments! So a little update.. I ended up getting an interview and was offered a position at the level 4 trauma center. There ended up not being a residency position with the level 2 as I thought there was, so it was never an option at this time. During the interview they had mentioned they are a level 4 and while that's lower than a local big hospital, that means if something comes in every room could be a trauma room. Of course a lot gets transferred out of this hospital but like I believe someone mentioned above, if you're not the nurse assigned the trauma room at a higher level trauma center, you won't get to be part of it anyway. I am excited to start! Again, thank you all for the comments!

Thank you for this advice! I will be sure to keep this in the back of my head as I am learning. I really appreciate it

Great thank you! I started studying up on common ED meds that I found on here. That is definitely my weakness going in. Impostor syndrome about to set back in...

Hey friends! So, I graduated RN school in August and have been working at the Radiation/Oncology office that I worked at since becoming an LPN 2 years ago. Just a bit of back history.. I completed my preceptorship in an ED, and I worked in a pediatric ED for 2 years as a CNA/Tech. I interviewed and was offered a position in a local ED and will be starting my residency the beginning of February. I know there are general classes, and then specialized department classes and eventually you are paired with a preceptor in your department for a couple of months and eventually work to being completely independent. All the while knocking out certifications.. Do you have any advice or tips that you wish you had known? I feel in general prepared and I adapt pretty easily to new situations and am overall excited to finally be an RN in an ED but just looking for any information that may not necessarily be as easily found online. I am working night shift as well, so any advice as far as nights go is also appreciated! I will be working (4) 10 hour shifts one week, and 3 the following. Once I am out of probation and positions open up I will be trying to switch to 12 hour shifts. Thanks!

I know what I want to may change down the road as I become more experienced. I live in WA currently and am trying to move into Emergency nursing as I just got my RN license in September. I worked in radiation oncology for my first 2 years as an LPN. So right now just trying to make that transition ASAP since I had my preceptorship in an ED and many local hospitals are accepting new grads with an ED preceptorship into their residencies. So I want to get 2 or so years of experience in one of these. My wife and I are looking to relocate after that either to OR or to do travel nursing. Past that I am not sure what my plans are. Sorry I know that's not helpful.

Both hospitals are in the same company so pay/benefits/training will all be the same. I may just apply to both and see what happens. Thank you for your response!

This is great information thank you. I am being careful of that. Both positions are open to new grads who had their preceptorship in an ED and offer a residency. I have only applied to one ED and was considering the 2nd. I am trying to find the number for their HR but for whatever reason it has been hard to find. Thanks again!

Hey Friends! So I also posted this under Emergency Nursing. So I am a new RN currently employed where I worked for 2 years as an LPN in radiation oncology. I got my first choice of preceptorship back in August and was placed in an ED, and I am now applying to different local EDs to start my career as an RN. My question is: Does it make any difference on future job prospects whether you are trained in a level 2 trauma center vs a level 4? Both are with the same company, and offer a residency for new grads. So far I have only applied to the level 2 trauma center ED, but was thinking about applying to the level 4 as well just in case I am not picked for an interview with a level 4. My worry is if I luck out and get interviewed with both and they both magically like me, or if maybe the level 4 trauma center contacts me first prior to hearing from the level 2. Should I hold off on applying to the level 4 because the level 2 would look much better on a resume? Basically my future goals are all with emergency departments, but I will either be relocating after a couple years to a neighboring state, or possibly even travel nursing to EDs. The level 2 is in a shady area and would be higher stress due to the population in the area. The level 4 is in a rich area and it's obviously a smaller ED. Not that any of this matters because I want to go where the training will be better and what will look better. Thanks!

Hey Friends! So I am a new RN currently employed where I worked for 2 years as an LPN in radiation oncology. I got my first choice of preceptorship back in August and was placed in an ED, and I am now applying to different local EDs to start my career as an RN. My question is: Does it make any difference on future job prospects whether you are trained in a level 2 trauma center vs a level 4? Both are with the same company, and offer a residency for new grads. So far I have only applied to the level 2 trauma center ED, but was thinking about applying to the level 4 as well just in case I am not picked for an interview with a level 4. My worry is if I luck out and get interviewed with both and they both magically like me, or if maybe the level 4 trauma center contacts me first prior to hearing from the level 2. Should I hold off on applying to the level 4 because the level 2 would look much better on a resume? Basically my future goals are all with emergency departments, but I will either be relocating after a couple years to a neighboring state, or possibly even travel nursing to EDs. The level 2 is in a shady area and would be higher stress due to the population in the area. The level 4 is in a rich area and it's obviously a smaller ED. Not that any of this matters because I want to go where the training will be better and what will look better. Thanks!

Fantastic, thank you! I am well out of my preceptorship now and an RN, but I am now applying to EDs in my area, so this will be helpful once I start! Thanks again!

@Wonderwallflower Yes its all the last quarter. You do 2 weeks of labs on campus, then around 1 month of clinicals with some weeks being Mon-Wed and others Mon-Thurs. Preceptorship is 130 hours and depends on your preceptor's schedule. 2-4 weeks.