hi, im an out of state applicant looking to move to atlanta by may 2024. I also graduate may 2024.
I have a few hospitals on my radar, top 2 northside and piedmont. I just want to reach out to ask other previous out of state candidates how did the application process go for you and how easy was it for you to get into your dream specialty (ps mines is l&d, mother baby, pacu, ICU, nicu)
in state and current nurses are free to reply and please let me know! I need as much help as I can get im very nervous and I want to be able to apply and find a job smoothly!
my questions are:
1. when does Summer residency start?
2. how much is the base pay? night shift diff? weekend shift diff?
3. how did the application process go for you as an out of state candidate? in state candidate? did you fly in or were you offered a virtual interview?
4. did you find it easy to get into your dream specialty?
5. how do you like your job now if you are still there?
6. what are some ways I can stand out as an applicant? im currently an ADN student, as you know barely get the same opportunities a BSN student gets (I am so mad I don't have senior clinicals on a unit im interested in!!). a clinical instructor of mines said im free to come job shadow her a few days out the month as she works in l&d and I need to help myself to learning as much as I can due to lack of exposure.
thanks so much for your help.