Questions about Seton Versant RN Residency in Austin

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I have just been accepted into the Seton RN residency and can answer any questions you may have. I will also be creating a post throughout my experience in the residency. Ask away!

Hey kcasualidad,

Thanks for posting on my thread. I don't think you are at a disadvantage because you do not live in the area. I do not currently live there either. However, I do think you are at a disadvantage by not attending the open house. It would have given you the opportunity to place your resume in one of the manager's hands. Thats my best tip. Find a way to speak to one of the managers. If you want the job you gotta do what you gotta do, you know? I had to as well.

But anyway I wish you the best and if you have any other questions ask away.

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kcasualidad,

I think they hired 3 ED graduate nurses this past cohort. Its very competitive and I was told you pretty much need to know someone to get a spot in the ED. But, you have to try or you never know! Just mark it as your number 1 interest and keep your fingers crossed! I went to the open house but felt like it was useless. Sounds like others had a better experience than me. I just felt like there was so many people swarming the managers, it was hard to get any time with them. Maybe they have changed the setup since I went or maybe it was just a busy time when I was there. Basically, managers are standing around in large rooms and you wait in a long lines and get 1-2 minutes to make a lasting impression.

Very important - you must follow up to make sure your versant application is moving along. I know they lost several applications this last cohort. I have a friend that worked in the versant department and was responsible for hiring. She said this happens alot, my application was lost for a while. Just make sure to call and stay on top of it.

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Thank you so much for the information! I figured it wouldn't be easy to get into the ED, but a chance in any unit with this residency would be a great opportunity. I think I'm going to fly out from FL to make it to the open house on July 19. I need to visit the city I could potentially be living in, so this would be a great way to physically hand in my resume.

Have ether of you heard any good/bad things about St. David hospital? They seem to be highly centered around continued education for new nurses.

Thanks again for the helpful advice!

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I dont know if you are familiar with HCA owned hospitals but St. Davids is one of them. They usually are not known for treating nurses well. But you never know, you might like them. If I were you, I would apply there, too.

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Hey guys,

Today I'm going to kinda outline the process for registering to take NCLEX. I registered for the board of nursing back in March and paid $139. Then, I had to wait about a week before I could schedule my appt to get my fingerprints taken. After fingerprints were done, $200 had to be paid to Pearson Vue to register to take the test.

Then, the jurisprudence exam must be taken. You cannot get your license without taking the jurisprudence exam. But its not hard. However, if you don't pass, you have to wait a week before you can take it again.

So, I just got my authorization to test (ATT) today. The ATT is basically what the board needs from the school as proof that you graduated from the program. The dean must sign it and then it is mailed to both the board and you. Once I received my ATT, I scheduled my NCLEX. I'm glad I registered immediately because their were only 3 days left in month of June to test. The Versant Program starts June 27th so a July test date would be too late.

So thats that. I plan on studying well until then so I can pass the first time. I cannot afford to fail, you know?

Yeah so thats all for today. Laterz

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I'm applying now for the October cohort. I'm a foreign BSN grad last yr and already have a RN California license. Thanks for the advice. I was wondering if they'll give you time for my license to be endorsed. Goodluck on your NCLEX! I believe you can do it

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How hard is it to get into the ICU and how many weeks is this particular choice?

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Good luck on your NCLEX, PVnursegrad!!! That's a bit of pressure I'm sure but I'm you'll do great. And then you'll get to start a dream residency. What unit are you in? Did anyone get spots in Peds/peds ER at the Dell hospital?

On another note, I'm flying out from FL to attend the open house on July 19. Is there any advice you can give me as to what sort of questions to ask or "blow them out of the water" comments? Should I wear a suit or is business casual (dress shirt, pencil skirt/pants) OK. Do you remember what sort of documents the attendees were submitting besides a resume? Would handing in letters of recommendation, certificates, etc be a little overboard?

Thanks in advance, and again best of luck on your exam!

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Specializes in Telemetry.

Has anyone received any response for the October 2011 cohort?

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So sorry for taking so long to post. Been extremely busy in the Versant Program

So...good news. I passed NCLEX!! So I guess I'm in! As far as how competitive certain departments are, all of them are extremely competitive. I don't think there is one where you can say it is a cakewalk to get into. However, of course ICU, ED, etc. are going to be your most competitive ones.

So this past week was my first week and it was basically just orientation. Monday was an intro to the hospital, Tues we spent 12 hrs shadowing on our unit, Wed was an orientation to hospital policies, and Thurs was basically spent on the computer modules learning the hospital charting system and the Pyxis medication dispenser system. Fortunately, I'm off the next 4 days due to the holiday and the holiday is paid for. 8 free hours!

After this week I feel very tired because it is alot to take in. I got about 36 hours last week and that is the usual as the hospital is based on 12 hour shifts. Very few ppl work 8 hr shifts.

So yeah thats that. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask. Later.

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Thanks! I'm really enjoying your thread, being able to follow you through the adventure. Very cool! Yes, a couple more questions...I'm flying out to attend the open house on July 19th. Should I wear a suit to this - you know, interview style - or is business casual enough..pencil skirt or pants and a dress shirt? I don't want to look like a dweeb in a suit if it isn't that formal. Also, when you attended the open house did you hand in any other supportive documents with your resume, like letters of recommendation? Ahh, I just really want in, so any helpful hints would be so appreciated.

Congrats on the free pay day! Heck yeah!

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So to answer your questions, its up to you if you want to wear a suit. When i went there were people wearing suits but then again there were people that didnt. i didnt wear one to the open house, but thats up to you. but definitely no jeans. i think you know that already.

But at open house hand them everything you have. hesi scores, grades, everything. Let them tell you they dont want it. make sure you put your papers in the manager's hands because you will not have this opportunity again.

I'll update tomorrow on what i did this week as i dont have much time today. Peace.

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