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I applied to the Scott & White nursing internship to start in June, and I was just looking for people out there who have applied in the past, and when they heard back from them, or even just some insight on the whole hiring process. I applied jus...

Hey PortlandOR, I actually ended up getting a second offer at Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas and chose that one instead. So I've been working there for a year now! I loved the whole internship/orientation process. I can't speak for Scott and W...

Hello! I am so sorry that I am just now responding, I hope it isn't too late. So, how fast did I have to make a decision? Seton was my top choice, so I immediately accepted the position. However, I did have another job at another hospital, and they ...

I'm sorry, but I don't have any information on the positions that are left. I'd say wait for one more week, and just give up for this cohort. It's competitive. They told us on day one that they had over 1000 applications, and hired about 100 people, ...

I am in the current versant program that's about to finish up, and on the first day you can wear business casual or navy blue scrubs. It really doesn't matter. You pretty much just sit there. As for shoes, you can wear whatever shoes you feel like we...

Sorry I haven't responded sooner. I didn't have my interview until May, and I started the residency in June, so it was pretty late. It's good that it says "routed" now though.

I interviewed for NICU internship, and she never asked for my transcript or anything about grades. It could be different for other areas. I'm not sure.

Hello BRP RN! Yes, they will call you. However, I would just say be patient. They called me very late, so don't give up hope yet! Oh, and if it hasn't been "routed" then it means your file isn't complete, I'd call Human Resources about that. Good L...

I completely agree. I'm sure one of the most important things is to find someone awesome to work with. I know that the people I work with are awesome, and it's definitely one of the reasons why I like going to work. :)

We had a 22 weeker this past week. It was soo sad, you could tell the baby was suffering...along with the parents. My hospital usually calls the ethics committee and discusses this situation, but I don't know what happened this time. As a general eth...

I have a BSN, but there are people in the program with an Associate's degree. They lean towards people with BSN's, but they will hire Associate degree RN's. I think it really depends on the Manager of the unit you are interviewing for and I think you...

i'd love to answer anyone's questions, too. i am in the program right now! just send me a private message. :)

I interviewed with Scott and White, but it really depends on the unit you are interviewing for. Each manager is different and will ask different questions, but I'll tell you some of the questions they asked me. 1) Why did you go into nursing? 2) Why ...

Tomorrow is my first day, but it's just hospital orientation. But, still!! I guess I'm just a bit anxious. Can't wait to start taking care of those little babies! Good luck to all the interviews!! Don't be nervous, they're already interested in you ...

Yea! It's a hospital called Scott & White in Temple, TX (North of Austin). They have a program just for New Graduates! No experience is required. They won't hire new grads in the NICU until January 2011 and then again in June 2011. Definitely ...

First off, just to work in the NICU, you can either have a Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Secondly, you have to have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) before you can go to school to be a Neonatal Nurse...

Hello everyone! I'm a new grad starting NEXT MONDAY! aaah! I, too, am so excited to start my dream job :)

I guess in comparison to other places, Texas is a little better. I know it has been written in TIME magazine that Texas is still hanging on to a good economy, not great, but better than other places. Although it is competitive to get jobs (new grad ...

I think you are definitely on the right track! Doing everything you can NICU related is awesome and a good idea! I did an internship in the NICU during school, and it has helped me tremendously with landing a job in the NICU, so if you get the chance...

It seems that different hospitals are going to have different rules and requirements. It's VERY unpredictable, as MOMof3wannabeRN said. One hospital loved that you called to show your eagerness, another hospital will say DO NOT CALL. One hospital lov...

The major cities: Austin (sort of hard to get into their New Grad/RN programs), Houston, and Dallas/Fort Worth (friends from nursing school easily got jobs in these areas). Also, smaller cities like Temple (North of Austin) hire New Grads year rou...

Texas is doing pretty good with continuously recruiting new grads!

I graduated on Dec. 19th, took a break, and on January 1st started my studying. I studied for about 3 weeks straight until taking the NCLEX. I'm talking, from the moment I woke up, to the moment I got tired and went to sleep. I passed on the first ti...

Oh, don't worry about it! I know I, too, had a lot of questions about the whole process! No, I wasn't able to find a job bc I soon realized, in Texas, if you're a New Grad/RN with no experience...the only way to get a hospital job is through a reside...

My uncle was a patient there, and he didn't have anything good to say about the VA. I don't remember everything he said about it, but I do remember him saying that "it's very unorganized." I can't tell you what exactly that is referring to, but when ...