Questions about Seton Versant RN Residency in Austin

Jarreux · Jan 16, 2013

Does anyone have any recommendations for a hotel or motel close by the hospital? My friend and I are planning to road trip out from Florida for the open house. We figured we should book a hotel soon since the SXSW festival is happening around that time too!

The double tree is nice and closer to Brack and where the open house will be

patientcenteredcare · Jan 16, 2013

The double tree is nice and closer to Brack and where the open house will be

Hi Jarreux. Do you know the exact date of the open house? I noticed on one webpage it said Feb 2013 TBA and another page said 3/7/2013.

how did you find out where it was going to be held? I have been trying to call, but the lines are busy and I have not yet recieved a call back.

I'm going to be flying in from Chicago and potentially missing my graduation if it's on the 7th. If anyone can share information about the open house it would be much appreciated!

born2circulateRN · Jan 19, 2013

According to the website, now it says (March 7, 2013-TBA) instead of (Februrary 2013-TBA) and on Facebook it also says March 7, 2013. So, my guess is that it's going to be on that date. If you're unsure, you might want to keep calling since you're coming from out of state. Sorry this had to land on or around your graduation date. Good Luck!

Jarreux · Jan 20, 2013

Hi Jarreux. Do you know the exact date of the open house? I noticed on one webpage it said Feb 2013 TBA and another page said 3/7/2013.
how did you find out where it was going to be held? I have been trying to call, but the lines are busy and I have not yet recieved a call back.
I'm going to be flying in from Chicago and potentially missing my graduation if it's on the 7th. If anyone can share information about the open house it would be much appreciated!

I don't know exactly where it will be. My best guess would be in an auditorium by dell children's or at the cec by brack. I didn't go to this past one but I think it was by Dell.

Shiner50 · Jan 20, 2013

The last one was at the Seton Administrative Offices (1345 Philomena Street), across from Dell Children's.

born2circulateRN · Jan 24, 2013

Is anyone aware if Seton usually offers PACU positions for their Residency Program?

Thanks!

Shiner50 · Jan 24, 2013

I don't recall that they did this time around.... PACU might be included in the Periop residency, but I'm not sure.

AustinRN77 · Jan 26, 2013

Did he interview you on the spot? Also, what type of questions did they ask you in the interview?

AustinRN77 · Jan 26, 2013

Yes, but I guess I should add some might be welcoming and have the time, others might not. So dress professionally, never pester them and call/email ahead of you can. I got pretty lucky with my timing.

How are you suppose to contact the managers before hand? I am assuming just go to the unit and ask for the unit manager and if busy, come back later?

gatornurse2013 · Feb 2, 2013

My friend and I are planning a roadtrip out from Florida to Austin for spring break (the open house happens to fall during that week!)... Does anyone have any ideas for what to do in Austin? Restaurants, places to visit, etc? Would really appreciate any ideas! :)

ktlam · Feb 2, 2013

Oh man! There is so much to do! Definitely you have to try Salt Licks BBQ..it made it on to the food/travel channel quite a few times. Definitely find the food trucks located randomly across town....but it isnt spring break without some alcohol filled nights so check out 6th street for the night life....and after 2am around the corners are food trucks ...must try! :) I hope this helps...a little bit

texasRN_14 · Feb 5, 2013

i would also bring a swim suit and check out barton springs and zilker park. also you will need to plan ahead for accommodations- that is the same week of SXSW and hotels will be few and far between.