University Colorado Nurse Residency

[A.Manning]

Just looking for information about this residency program. I know it's competitive but it seems that is all anyone can say about it.

What is the starting pay?

What is the commitment, if any?

I have to go to class but ANY information is appreciated!

[jazbear21]

Hi kasperas,

I have an interview for the program that starts at the end of Oct 2011. I'm from Oregon and I was really looking forward to the interview because I think I have a good chance, but I'm not impressed with the pay. The nurse recruiter said they start at $22.50. New grads in Oregon and SW Washington start between $25-30, but jobs here for new grad here are scarce.

I really like the sound of the program and it seems like the new grads receive a lot of support/guidance, which I would love as a new nurse. But I don't know if it's worth it for me to move my life in Colorado to start out at 22.50, even though I would love the change of scenery. Plus cost of living in Denver is expensive, I'm sure.

I guess my question is: how long until they give the new grads a raise in the program? And if you would advise relocating if offered the job? Thanks.

I'm in it now. It is a 2 year commitment, with the official program lasting the entire first year. There is 2 weeks of orientation, then a ton of classes the first few month. Critical care has a 6 month preceptorship, Med/Surg 12 weeks. There is a financial penalty if you leave before 2 years. The amount depends on if you are critical care or Med/Surg. It deceases based on the number of hours you work, but only after your first year. Starting pay is going up from what I got for the next new grad class (lucky them), but its about the same as everywhere in Denver, as Klone said, "24ish"...

[KRomney]

Hi everyone!

I haven't seen a thread for the applicants that applied for the Feb 2012 UCH Nurse Residency Program. Has anyone been contacted or heard anything?

Thanks!

[Harvinderk]

Hey KRomney!

I just heard back from CH Colorado. They will be calling/emailing all this week either way. Good luck!!

[KRomney]

Congrats again Harvinderk!

Did they call/e-mail you today? If you don't mind me asking, how do you know they will still be calling/e-mailing more applicants this week?

Thanks!

[whichone'spink, BSN, RN]

Will they offer more residency dates for 2012? I only see February at this point.

[Harvinderk]

Hey!! they called me on saturday. On the website it says they would be calling last week/this week. I talked to HR last week and they said everyone would find out this week either way. Fingers crossed for you :)

ps. I'm from cali... know any fellow nurses in denver?

[NewGradNurse2012]

Hello everyone! Thank you for all your comments; they've been extremely helpful in my nurse residency program research. I have an interview with UCH in June. Can anyone give me any pointers? Thanks!