handersRN

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1. Why I Added RN to My Name

   handersRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello! I just recently graduated from nursing school and passed my NCLEX. I am now a registered nurse. I just accepted my first job as an ICU nurse and I will be starting the residency program this summer. Since graduating and becoming an RN, I find ...

2. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

   handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas

   Yep! I sent one to the recruiter and one to the unit manager.

3. New Grad in ICU

   handersRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello! I graduated from nursing school in December and took my NCLEX in February! I just accepted a nurse residency position in the ICU! I start in June. I have 1 year experience working in the ED as a nurse extern, so I am familiar with IV placement...

4. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

   handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas

   Congrats on the interview! I only brought like 6 copies of my resume. I didn't bring transcripts or recommendations. I was prepared to hand out at least those copies, however, when I offered them, they already had my resume on hand! Definitely bring ...

5. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

   handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas

   The interview went great! I really felt like I clicked well with the staff! I first interviewed with the unit manager and then I had a panel interview. This was all in the same day. It took me about a week to hear back. I got the official job offer a...

6. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

   handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas

   Thank you! It is in the ICU at Baylor All Saints! ?

7. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

   handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas

   Hey everyone! I just got the official job offer! Woohoo!

8. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

   handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas

   Hi! When I had a phone interview with Dennis, it took about 5 minutes. He asked me standard questions about my GPA, if I took the NCLEX, experience, and what units I am interested in. Then he asked me if I am interviewing anywhere else and what stage...

9. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

   handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas

   Hello! When I interviewed, it took about a week for them to get back to me. It might be sooner for you!!

10. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

    handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas

    Congrats!!

11. Conflicted with New Grad ED/ICU job offer

    handersRN replied to handersRN's topic in Career Support

    Additional update, I HAVE OFFICIALLY BEEN OFFERED THE ICU POSITION! Thank you everyone for your kind words and guidance!

12. Conflicted with New Grad ED/ICU job offer

    handersRN replied to handersRN's topic in Career Support

    Long, wordy UPDATE: I spoke to the nurse manager of the ED yesterday. She informed me that they only had one spot available for the residency and they already hired someone for that spot. She then went on to say that they loved me so much during my i...

13. Baylor Scott and White Grad Nurse Residency - Summer 2019

    handersRN replied to NurseinBoots's topic in Texas

    Hey everyone! I really wouldn't worry too much if you haven't heard anything post digital interview. The recruiters have been going to various locations throughout the week, which means they probably do not have a lot of time to look at applications...

14. Conflicted with New Grad ED/ICU job offer

    handersRN replied to handersRN's topic in Career Support

    Well, I interviewed with the manager that oversees all ICU's. This hospital has CVICU, MSICU, and ICU. They asked which unit I would prefer and I told them the ICU would be my top choice (mostly so I can see an array of things). I wouldn't mind worki...

15. Conflicted with New Grad ED/ICU job offer

    handersRN replied to handersRN's topic in Career Support

    If it comes to it, I will let them know that the other job is starting my at 2x as much as this ED position. My only concern is that with it being a residency program, I really don't think there is much they can do. I believe all nurse residents star...