mac2121
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Don't let that discourage you! Sometimes it's not even the hiring managers, it's HR that moves a bit slower but only because there's a high volume of people applying right now across ALL the hospitals, so it may take a minute. Give it at least a week from your interview date, and then if you haven't heard anything, gently follow up with the recruiter to see if there's an update ? Interviewing is stressful, but you got this!
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If anyone is able to go, here's a link to the flyer - scan the QR code to RSVP
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I can't speak much on UTSW (I got an offer there but decided I really didn't want to live in Dallas), but I have worked for Baylor Scott & White before, and I think you definitely can't go wrong working there. I have friends who are currently in their residency program (at different hospitals) and they both speak very highly of it and are enjoying their transition from school to nurse. I think that should be a big focus too in your search--which hospital nurse residency program is going to be the best fit? What do they offer/what makes them stand out against other programs? I really liked my time working for Baylor. Benefits were good, pay was awful (I was a tech at the time, never worked there as a nurse so of course the pay was bad haha), coworkers were amazing, and it was all around a great time. I guess, reading this back, that I am a little biased, but Baylor would be a great place to start. Either way, you have 2 great options in front of you. Good luck on wrapping up school and testing when the time comes! You got this!
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@RNGonnaBe Sure thing! A good email to reach me at will be [email protected]
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1. They are, but please please please advocate for yourself. If you don't like a placement or want to be on days or nights, push for that! You do not have to go along with something "just because they said so". 2. I suggest forming a GroupMe with your cohort, we always came together in there to find times that worked with everyone so we could have a big group study session on Zoom outside of class. But you can also reach out to your professors and see what their office hour times are so you can meet with them 1-1 and have a study session with them directly. They're fantastic and truly want students to succeed. 3. Yep, everyday all day. It was long. We did break for lunch (and I always went back to my AirBnb because I brought my dog LOL) but yeah, it's a very busy 2 weeks learning lots of stuff and prepping for clinical skills checkoffs before you leave Dallas. 4. We started with 35 students and ended with 29 by the time last semester rolled around, 25 graduated and 4 had to repeat a class but all 4 succeeded and graduated a few months later in December! (Was set to graduate in August) 5. When I didn't have class, I was either studying or taking a break for self care. It's a busy program, but you need to make sure you set aside time for yourself and your mental health while doing it. You can't expect to give your patients great care if you aren't also caring for yourself, right? Also, postconference is where you will meet with your clinical group after a week of clinicals to discuss things you got to do/see/what you want to do differently next time/ask questions about clinical paperwork. Sometimes it's short and to the point and you finish early....some professors like to drag out the entire time, though. So Godspeed on that part haha 6. NCLEX is subjective for a lot of people on difficulty...and I will admit that I tested twice, and there is nothing wrong with that either. My first exam I thought was pretty difficult, but I also felt very unprepared. I was anxious the entire time and failed in 75, I knew as soon as I left that I didn't pass. But I changed my study method and tested again in 45 days, took my time, took breaks during the exam when I needed them, and passed in 145 questions. PLEASE TAKE BREAKS--this was such a great time to reset. If I was feeling frazzled and couldn't focus on a question, I raised my hand and asked for a break and just got some water and did a little meditation outside the testing room. I really think this is what helped me pass the second time around. I'm super excited for all of you guys. It's not easy at all and you will have some hurdles, but you can all do this and will be fantastic nurses. I'm always here if you need a resource!
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Class was only one day per week for about an hour, postconference for clinical was sometimes an hour and a half or 2. It really wasn't much class time, but that's why I always advice for people to meet with their professors outside of class time. Getting that 1-1 help was vital in my success (because MedSurg 2 almost took me out but I got through it!)
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Hmmm..this one is hard, because no week looked the same. The only thing that was consistent were class times, having several exams in a week, and lots of clinical. It's a rigorous program, so everyone adapts differently and your weeks will all vary! But you can do it!
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Overall, the program was pretty decent. Being in the first cohort came with a LOT of challenges that I'm hoping they fix as time goes on. But I think the program prepares you well for the NCLEX and I landed in the position I wanted right after graduation--in fact, I think most of my cohort got the positions they wanted. Lots of L&D, ER, ICU, etc. Totally possible. Transition clinical was a mess and placement wasn't amazing for that (and for some other clinicals) but we made do.
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Best advice: Time management and talk to your professors! We had amazing teachers for our courses and I struggled in some but doing office hours with my profs helped me bring info together to succeed. It's rigorous and tough to do especially online, but not impossible. You guys got this!
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Hey guys! I was a part of the very first cohort for Baylor’s DABSN program. If anyone has any questions, please let me know!
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Has anyone gotten an offer yet?
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Neuro!
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Funnily enough, I had to hound my recruiter to hear something because it was a day over a week and I hadn't heard anything yet. It was an interesting situation for me because the managers liked me but there wasn't a GN spot for the unit I was hoping for. This still worked out because I don't live in Houston currently and it would have been so stressful to pick up and move there to start in the April cohort so quickly. Luckily I'm interviewing again but for the July cohort so fingers crossed!