RN residencies?

[want2banrn]

I saw a hospital that had said they only accept new grad applications for something called a Versant RN residency. 18 weeks of training that supposedly prepares you to work. I guess it gives the preparation one didn't receive in school. What concerns me is that pay is not listed, nor is what percentage of those who complete it are actually able to obtain jobs. Furthermore, is it as hard to get into as nursing school (or harder?).

[AnneS]

I am currently at the end of a versant program. I applied after I graduated from nursing school. It was highly competitive. Once in, you are an employee of the hospital. You get paid a fair salary, you get benefits, you earn time off. You receive a combination of classroom instruction and floor nursing. For the first few weeks its mostly classroom orientation, but as the program progresses you are doing more and more floor nursing with your preceptor. The program lasts 18 weeks but can be extended a couple of weeks at the program director's discretion.

It is not a trial. Once you get accepted into the Versant program, you are considered hired. The hospital invests an incredible amount of money in you and will try everything possible to make sure there is a positive outcome. My hospital hired 39 new grad versants in July, we will all succeed.

The versant program follows a formula and although it may have variances depending on the hospital, the core education and expectations are pretty much equivalent across the nation. If you get a chance to be a part of this program, I highly encourage it. I have nothing but positive things to say about it and I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to be a part of this.

[ValentineTheBSN]

USC University Hospital and White Memorial both have the Versant program here in Los Angeles. They get pretty good reviews...hopefully I'll get into one of them.

[want2banrn]

I am currently at the end of a versant program. I applied after I graduated from nursing school. It was highly competitive. Once in, you are an employee of the hospital. You get paid a fair salary, you get benefits, you earn time off. You receive a combination of classroom instruction and floor nursing. For the first few weeks its mostly classroom orientation, but as the program progresses you are doing more and more floor nursing with your preceptor. The program lasts 18 weeks but can be extended a couple of weeks at the program director's discretion.

It is not a trial. Once you get accepted into the Versant program, you are considered hired. The hospital invests an incredible amount of money in you and will try everything possible to make sure there is a positive outcome. My hospital hired 39 new grad versants in July, we will all succeed.

The versant program follows a formula and although it may have variances depending on the hospital, the core education and expectations are pretty much equivalent across the nation. If you get a chance to be a part of this program, I highly encourage it. I have nothing but positive things to say about it and I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to be a part of this.

Thank you very much for your reply, this is exactly what I was looking for.

One thing I would ask is that since you said 39 were hired, did anyone say how many applied? Also, do you mind saying in what region you are?

[Lily2011]

I am currently at the end of a versant program. I applied after I graduated from nursing school. It was highly competitive. Once in, you are an employee of the hospital. You get paid a fair salary, you get benefits, you earn time off. You receive a combination of classroom instruction and floor nursing. For the first few weeks its mostly classroom orientation, but as the program progresses you are doing more and more floor nursing with your preceptor. The program lasts 18 weeks but can be extended a couple of weeks at the program director's discretion.

It is not a trial. Once you get accepted into the Versant program, you are considered hired. The hospital invests an incredible amount of money in you and will try everything possible to make sure there is a positive outcome. My hospital hired 39 new grad versants in July, we will all succeed.

The versant program follows a formula and although it may have variances depending on the hospital, the core education and expectations are pretty much equivalent across the nation. If you get a chance to be a part of this program, I highly encourage it. I have nothing but positive things to say about it and I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to be a part of this.

I am trying to decide to take an offer I received for a Versant RN Residency. The only thing holding me back is that the hospital it would be at requires a 2-year commitment after the 18 weeks is completed. Did the health care facility you did your Versant at also have a commitment? I know it must cost a ton to run the program and training but I want to have babies... SOON!! :redpinkhe And I have no idea how that would work with a commitment..