Scripps New Grad Nurse Residency 2013

[SDnurse2011]

Hello fellow new grads!

I'm starting this post to round up all the applicants for the 2013 cohort at Scripps in San Diego. I called HR today and they were rather tight-lipped about when the application would post, and was told "It will post in about 30-45 days" and to "keep checking the website". Enlightening, isn't it? Also to those who applied for the last round and will be re-applying, any tips you want to share for us newbies? thanks and I look forward to hearing from everyone that's just as stressed as I am.

[snobrdrblinkchik]

I believe we do our orientation/training at hospital is the way my enployment lady made it sound?

I had the same understanding. the first week we have orientation/classes, then the following week we are on the floor.

[spanglec]

But I think if I remember correctly I was told that the first 3 months we have class every week... then only once a month for the next 9 months. So I wonder if we work only 2 days a week or like 3 8 hour shifts...haha confusing.

[snobrdrblinkchik]

yes you're right. my friend clarified that we only work 2 12-hour days/wk on the floor and have classes 1 day/wk for the first 3 months.

[spanglec]

I wonder if we get paid for the full-time hours then? Or if we only get paid for like 32 or whatever it ends up being with class? Interesting haha I got to remember to ask these questions when I go in for my paperwork appointment haha.

[ctqlove]

Good to know, I figured we would do week of computer training etc and then go to our floors. However I got the impression from my interview and from another new grad that we work three 12 hrs shift plus 1 day of school for the first 3 months. The new grad specifically told me this because she was warning me not to get used the paycheck from working the extra 4 days a month. So I am curious to see what the result is going to be.

[spanglec]

oh hmm that would be sucky/nice haha i could use the money right now from not working for the next few weeks/traveling before the program starts haha but how tiring!

[snobrdrblinkchik]

so i got further clarification from my friend, who started was in the last new grad group. it's as u said, ctqlove, three12's plus one 4hr class. however he mentioned that a new grad who is starting with us stated that they are changing it up for us. i guess everything is hearsay until we get the details straight from HR

[spanglec]

Interesting. If I had to guess they arent going to make us work/go to class more than 40 hours cause then they have to pay us overtime I believe...? A 4 hour class day is nice though haha I was thinking they would be 8 hour days.

[RNdoglover]

Got background check complete call today :-)) yay!!!

[Lajimolala, BSN, RN, NP]

Just got back from my appointment and it seems as though its three 12's + one 4 hr class.

[spanglec]

Did you have your physical too or just your paperwork appointment? And thanks for the info!

Mines not till next Wed. Im going to Florida tomorrow before we start! :)

[Lajimolala, BSN, RN, NP]

My physical is not until next week. I'm trying to relax as much as I can before work starts too. But Florida--wow!! So jealous! Have fun and we will see each other on the 25th!!!