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Hello all,

I just passed my NCLEX and I have begun my search for a job. In my search I have come across some nursing residencies. Does any one know if residencies are a paid position or are they like internships? I have a 2 month old son at home and my wife is currently unemployed. I would like to gain some experience as a nurse but I also need to feed my family. Any one know the answer to this?

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I am also a new nurse and have looked into nurse residencies in my area. Many of the nurse residency programs I have come across only apply to BSN students who are not yet licensed. Although you may not make what you would working as an RN you do get paid.

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Nurse residencies are the golden ticket into acute care nursing. They are paid positions with extended training and mentoring, with added classes and conferences added in. Imagine your last semester preceptorship, only getting paid as a nurse this time.*

That said, they are highly competitive and the application windows are very short. If you see postings, stop what you're doing and get an app in right then.

*At least, every residency I've seen or looked into or heard about.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

The vast majority of transition programs are structured the same. The participants (new grads) are hired and receive salaries from the sponsoring organization. I have heard of only a couple of unpaid programs... in which participants only receive a stipend for meals, uniforms, parking, etc. In some programs, you may receive a lower salary until you successfully complete the program, at which time you change status to 'regular staff' and get an appropriate pay increase.

Congratulations on your achievement & wishing all the best for you and your family!

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Specializes in Hematology/Oncology.
I have heard of only a couple of unpaid programs... in which participants only receive a stipend for meals, uniforms, parking, etc. In some programs, you may receive a lower salary until you successfully complete the program, at which time you change status to 'regular staff' and get an appropriate pay increase.

Memorial Hermann has a program like that. Their fellowship. 1500 stipend a month. I think it is definitely nice for someone to be able to be trained like that as a last resort IMHO.

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

They vary. The local one here you pay for ($800 for 10 weeks), but others pay you. No idea how it's determined which is which!

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Christus Spohn in Corpus Christi, Texas has a residency program! Actually, the hospital is VERY new grad friendly and will hire and train all new grads as if you are in a residency program. Whether you are in the program or a new hire you make about $22/hr

Good luck!

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They tend to be paid positions. At my local hospital, they pay $25 and have you sign a 2-yr commitment. I say go for it!!

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Hi everyone,

One school I am looking at has a 7 week clinical residency after the program

Another program doesn't, but this means that the program is 7 weeks shorter

I know the job market is really tough at the moment so I was wondering if doing a 7 week clinical residency will help me get a job?

What are your thoughts?

Thanks!

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