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No problem! I was going to the open house thinking I would get more information regarding the program too but that didn't happen lol. Yes, I would definitely bring your resume, cover letter, and references for the open house! Also, wait and do the interest form for the cohort you're planning on joining, they sent out invites during January last time. I think interviews will depend on the hiring managers on each unit and how many applicants they're interviewing. I got hired and will be starting in the July cohort! There are two main hospitals in Austin so there's Seton and St David's which is a private hospital. Then there's Baylor Scott and White I don't know much about that hospital though. St davids also has an open house, I didn't attend that one but it was a week or two after Setons. Also, be aware that there is a significant pay difference between California and Austin. New grad pay starts in the mid $20s at both of the main hospitals. I'm not sure if you're aware of that but I'm just filling you in! I'm from California too and had to dig deep to find out all this information about all the hospitals in Austin lol.

They start new cohorts three times a year, on their FAQ section on their website it says February, July, and October and generally have their open houses five months before the start of each cohort! Yes, they do accept graduates from out of state, just be aware that it is INCREDIBLY competitive. I went to their open house and there were soo many future new grads/ new grads there. Make sure you fill out an interest form on their website and sign up for a time slot if you do plan on going to the open house. Also, the open house is more like mini job interviews rather than a place to get information... learned that the hard way.

Sometimes they're just looking for someone super specific ? . You should try applying for other positions to increase your chances or even St. Davids RR location!

Dang I didn't know St. Davids offered all of that! I'm not sure with Seton, I've read previous allnurses posts about Seton and saw someone say you get a raise 6 months after getting hired and then another raise a year later? I hope it's true! Oh also, my floor has days and nights available so I don't think it'll be a rotating schedule for me

Thanks! It was "under review" til they called me with the job offer. I went to the open house and heard from them about twelve days later!

Good luck! I will be on the med surg unit at Williamson. The manager was also very kind and welcoming. If you need any help let me know!

Hey! I just got an offer, in the email they sent me it said to accept or reject the offer by 3/22, so I'm guessing 10 days?