Stanford RN Residency March 2015

RN.BSN · Jan 30, 2015

Anyone get a call yet?

cl2121 · Jan 30, 2015

I got a call for the ccu and icu.

ShoshanaBSN · Feb 1, 2015

I got a call for IICU: D2/G2S, H1, and D3! I wish everyone best of luck in the final round! So surreal to be here!

kayRN009 · Feb 2, 2015

I received "the" email last Friday Congrats to those who moved on to the 2nd interviews!

jeneralizations · Feb 13, 2015

Congrats all who are moving on to the next round! I did not do the new grad residency at Stanford (I did mine in Chicago), but I know colleagues who have. I'm not sure if it's the first part or second part, but there is a big panel interview that my colleagues still talk about. They were interviewed at the same time as other applicants, asked the same questions, that sort of thing. Important to make yourself look good without throwing the others under the bus or being unoriginal and regurgitating what others have already said; show teamwork, accountability, and mutual respect.

The statistics are super competitive, don't quote me exactly on this one, but it's something like half get tossed out right away by the online personality test and/or not competitive resume, and then of the people who get to the second interview, only 10-20% get a job offer? At least that's what it was in 2013 according to my colleague who did the program.

Happy for you all who have moved forward and best of luck!

Frotastic · Feb 13, 2015

Congrats all who are moving on to the next round! I did not do the new grad residency at Stanford (I did mine in Chicago), but I know colleagues who have. I'm not sure if it's the first part or second part, but there is a big panel interview that my colleagues still talk about. They were interviewed at the same time as other applicants, asked the same questions, that sort of thing. Important to make yourself look good without throwing the others under the bus or being unoriginal and regurgitating what others have already said; show teamwork, accountability, and mutual respect.
The statistics are super competitive, don't quote me exactly on this one, but it's something like half get tossed out right away by the online personality test and/or not competitive resume, and then of the people who get to the second interview, only 10-20% get a job offer? At least that's what it was in 2013 according to my colleague who did the program.
Happy for you all who have moved forward and best of luck!

Thank you!! What did you friends think of the new grad program?

jeneralizations · Feb 13, 2015

I know 6 colleagues who have gone through in the past 3 years. They all enjoyed it, felt it provided a great deal of support, mentorship, and a chance to commiserate / relate with the rest of their cohort. The main complaint had nothing to do with the actual structure of the program (which as many programs are, is based loosely on Benner's 'novice to expert' research), but rather was about fitting with the right preceptors. That's always tricky, whether you're a student or an experienced new hire. 5 out of 6 of them are now excellent, excellent clinicians and advocates for their patients. The other only graduated last year and I think just needs more time to grow.

Be confident but not too cocky, be friendly with the others who are on your panel interview, and be ready for questions like "if someone showed you how to do something and you had reason to think they were wrong, what you do?" or "what would you do if you saw a coworker being unsafe?" or "if your patient is unstable, has a head MRI ordered, and they call to take the patient, what would you do/recommend?" They're kinds of questions that typically have a best singular "right" answer, but there are many other ok answers too (like the NCLEX, but less fact-y).

Edit: I also remember hearing that as part of the panel interview, applicants are paired up to chat with each other. Then, you each have to introduce your partner to the interviewees. Friends said this was tricky, because you want to be accurate and kind, but without making them outshine yourself!

sunrisechaser · Feb 18, 2015

Hi guys, I was fortunate enough to be offered a position yesterday. Anyone else?

Frotastic · Feb 18, 2015

That seems to be a common issue I've heard with other new grad programs. Thanks for your tips :)

Frotastic · Feb 18, 2015

Jeneralization-That seems to be a common issue I've heard witsh other new grad programs. Thanks for your tips :)

Sunrisechaser- I was offered a position as well :)

sunrisechaser · Feb 18, 2015

Yay! Congrats Frotastic. Which Unit? I'm in G1. I'm coming from SoCal so Im trying to figure out all the logistics. Are you local?

ShoshanaBSN · Feb 18, 2015

Hi guys! I was offered a job as well! Congratulations to the others that made it through the process. If you are on Facebook I created a fb group: SHC New Grad Rn Residency March 2015. Look it up and add yourselves to the group so we can continue to support each other and connect! Cheers!