Questions about Seton Versant RN Residency in Austin

gatornurse89 · Nov 19, 2013

I'm from out of town as well, moving to Austin at the end of Decemeber and am also stressing out with the waiting game. Does anyone know anything specifically about which positions have/have not started interviewing? Or how many positions are available? Also does anyone have any tips for back up plans, it seems to be difficult for a nurse nurse to obtain a position in Austin without having one year of experience. Thanks and good luck everyone!

Tav1987 · Nov 22, 2013

Okay I am late in the game. I graduated in August but recently got married and moved to Austin. I need a job and just applied to the residency program today - I know I am cutting it close - the application closes next week! EEk. So what is next? I am waiting on my professor and former boss to send in the reference form. What happens once all of that is complete?

I actually applied to a ton of RN I positions not realizing Seton had a residency program so I guess I must have skipped ahead in the process?? Anyhow, I am really nervous because almost every job I have went to apply for requires 6 moths experience! All of my friends from school had jobs within a couple of weeks in Dallas so the Austin job market is definitely discouraging.

If someone could please give me some tips or what they have experienced that would be helpful!!

Thanks!!

ch121413 · Nov 24, 2013

I had an interview on Friday for oncology. I honestly was not expecting to get an interview but it went well. I'm supposed to go back next week to shadow a nurse on the unit. It's optional but I'm from out of town so it depends on what the weather does. Hoping it doesn't count against me if I can't make it!

Aggiesrna2018 · Dec 4, 2013

I finally received a call from ICU at Williamson and IMC at Seton Main. I have interviews Thursday and Monday. Good luck to everyone.

Aggiesrna2018 · Dec 4, 2013

Call the Versant Program at Brackenridge and talk to the director to ensure your application is complete. My cohort will finish on December 14th and most of us are interviewing now. This week has been very busy so far as interviews are concerned. I hope that helps.

ch121413 · Dec 10, 2013

well I didn't get the job on the Oncology unit but I got a call today to interview for L&D at Seton Main. This would be more up my alley. I'm hoping it all goes well!!

mrusz · Dec 16, 2013

I have an interview with L&D tomorrow as well. I'm nervous!

ch121413 · Dec 18, 2013

I hope it went well!!! How do you think it went?

AllAboutMyBusiness · Jan 5, 2014

When does the new cohort start? February 3? I've also heard it will no longer be called Versant and that Seton will start their own residency and not contract through Versant. If this has already been discussed, please forgive.

texasRN_14 · Jan 6, 2014

Interesting allaboutmybusiness, I haven't heard that, but looking at Seton's RN residency website, I notice the name 'Versant' is nowhere to be found...

I will be applying for June 2014 cohort. I am going to be an ADN graduate with 2 years of exp as an LVN and 1 as a CNA so hopefully that will help my chances.. I've also already applied for a BSN program to start in the fall. I know of at least one ADN from my school who got hired to ' Versant' so they ARE hiring ADNs! She also said she was not required to enroll in a NCLEX review course, which is good news as I don't personally want to do one.

Any other June cohorts getting their resumes and applications ready? I am interested in IMC or ICU. I am not opposed to good ol' med/surg though, just would like to get a good floor with good staffing and management (what a dream, huh?)

mrusz · Jan 7, 2014

Yes, Monday Feb 3.

ajfernando · Jan 16, 2014

I know that this thread is super old, but I'm applying for the June 2014 cohort. I currently go to UT Health Science Center- Houston. Reply if you're here with any advice!