Kay_BSNRN

Yes it is. Technically while in the residency you're under the education department and only PRN on your actual unit; so the money you're getting is a stipend more than a salary. (When it's divided down, it's $16.88/hour... for me at least.) Some of that is because you're working with your preceptor rather than on your own during the residency. From my point of view, they're investing money in me for the classes I'll be taking, and the additional certs I may need... So getting something for 14 weeks is better than getting nothing.

There are application periods, Winter, Summer and Fall. The next start date is July 14th and the applications will open up May 18th, close June 1st and the Meet & Greet is June 6th. If you go to the search feature for the join Methodist page to apply for jobs, the applications will have "RN RESIDENCY" in them. Here's the link: http://www.joinmethodist.com/index.php/nurse-residency-program

I'm a brand new grad and was lucky enough to get a job offer within a month of graduating. It's not my "dream" job, BUT it's a JOB, and I've realized that the job I have will prepare me for my "dream" (if I still even want to work my dream job). Some of my classmates/graduating class on the other hand... They appear to have forgotten that there are bills to be paid, and our location is saturated with new grads and turning down the job offer that isn't the dream job will probably land them searching for jobs for months on end because experienced nurses are preferred. I do agree that nursing programs should add a business course, or at least emphasize on the importance of a good resume and interview attire. So many new grads seem to think the "RN" at the end of their name guarantees them a job.

Hello! I'll be starting the Methodist residency on February 10th. The duration depends on the department you're hired in. I'm in the Critical Care residency, so my residency is 14 weeks long. The only other exact duration I remember was 8 weeks for med-surg, and peri-op is the longest. During the residency I get payed a flat rate, bi-weekly. Then following the completion of the residency, I'll get $22/hour + diff and benefits. That's as much as I know right now since I haven't started yet. Lol. Other than the first two weeks are orientation, then following that we'll have class one day a week and work with our preceptors 3 days a week. My advice is you decide on the Methodist Residency... Go to the Meet & Greet (get there EARLY), bring a lot of resumés, and talk yourself up. Most of the people who are hired, come from the Meet & Greet since the programs are extremely competitive (there can be 40-50+ people interviewing for 1-2 spots). The Versant Residency is probably the most tried and true residency in SA, but the Methodist one is pretty good from what I've heard. I also know University has a new residency program that start when you're hired, haven't heard much about it. Southwest General also has a residency program.