elizabeth11

I just received an interview request for the Parkland OR residency and would love to ask anyone who has either worked there or gone through the residency program a few questions regarding the position and what my job responsibilities would be if I am offered the position. From what I've heard OR is such a different world! I got to experience a rotational shift during my program but noticed that the role of the nurse varies. It seems that the invitation states peri-op, I'm not sure if that makes a difference. Thank you!

Yes, of course! What are your questions?

I’m a veteran part of the Dallas VBSN program. I can help answer some questions for you. Elizabeth

Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to give us some insight of what is to come. I am trying to get mentally prepared for the program and get my mind right! Can you tell me more about bootcamp? how long is it? I work PRN and my manager was nice enough to let me cut down my required hours but I would still need to work about 4 shifts a month, which averages about 1x a week. I am hoping that during orientation next month they will be able to tell us more or less what our schedules will look like.

@bjensen4 that's my thought too. I figured I can only get some sort of insight from the program by doing the CAP testing. I've been out of the game entirely for goin on 8 years now so I know my chances are slim but I would like to try. I am going to see if I come across any good study guides, but no luck yet on my end.

I am in Dallas @jillhill81

Any of ya'll here part of the VBSN program or have done the VBSN program in the past? I am considering doing the CAP testing here in January for the Spring 2020 cohort. Any suggestions or tips that may be helpful? I want to at least attempt it.

Thank you! let me try it ? I was able to find it Jill! now just waiting to get approved into the group. I am trying to get acquainted with all my Dallas people!

Has anyone made a FB page for the Dallas cohort 2020?? would love to join!