UT Southwestern 2025 Summer Residency

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Members are discussing various topics related to starting a nursing job at UTSW, including scrub requirements, resume tips, onboarding information, and interview experiences for different units like PACU and critical care. There is also discussion about attending a new resident mixer and questions about the interview process, including multiple rounds of interviews and interactions with ICU managers. Some members are sharing their experiences with brands of scrubs and interview preparation tips.

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kpm274 said:

hey, did they tell you when you should expect to hear back? 

 

I believe the last day for interviews is March 7th so maybe after that?

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studentnurse24 said:

I believe the last day for interviews is March 7th so maybe after that?

They told me by March 14!

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Little bit frustrated. 
I managed to get an interview for the last cohort in the OR, wasn't chosen for that residency. I applied for this upcoming one and did not land a single interview for specialties or medsurge.

I knew it's competitive but I didn't know it was THIS difficult.

 

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Should I give up on getting an interview at this point? This waiting game is brutal. 

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Thyswimmer352 said:

Little bit frustrated. 
I managed to get an interview for the last cohort in the OR, wasn't chosen for that residency. I applied for this upcoming one and did not land a single interview for specialties or medsurge.

I knew it's competitive but I didn't know it was THIS difficult.

 

I'm so sorry! That is frustrating. If it were me, I would send a follow up email to the recruiters and maybe ask? I would ask for feedback on my application to see if I accidentally had something wrong, etc. I hope everything works out for you!

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I really do feel for you guys. I don't think I am going to have a job unfortunately the interviews I did get I got no offers. Not sure what to do next.

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nurstudent222 said:

I'm so sorry! That is frustrating. If it were me, I would send a follow up email to the recruiters and maybe ask? I would ask for feedback on my application to see if I accidentally had something wrong, etc. I hope everything works out for you!

I appreciate you!

I did send a follow up email to them (which was the only way I found out this morning that I wasn't chosen for an interview), and unfortunately their response was vague. I had my cover letter and resume reviewed by my college's career center, had plenty letters of recommendation, etc.

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Do not get discouraged! I graduated in December and applied to various hospitals and didn't get any offers. Things are looking better for me this cohort. I applied to almost every hospital in the DFW. I would do all the interviews you can and try to stay positive, DFW is extremely competitive. You could have a great interview and still not get an offer which is discouraging but all you can do is be patient and stay positive. 

 

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studentnurse24 said:

Do not get discouraged! I graduated in December and applied to various hospitals and didn't get any offers. Things are looking better for me this cohort. I applied to almost every hospital in the DFW. I would do all the interviews you can and try to stay positive, DFW is extremely competitive. You could have a great interview and still not get an offer which is discouraging but all you can do is be patient and stay positive. 

 

I would say the only advice I'd give to get first dibs on anything would be to work as a PCT, nurse extern or unit clerk within a hospital system that has a nurse residency. DFW is so competitive and that's been something I've seen with classmates that apply as internal. 

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921RN said:

I would say the only advice I'd give to get first dibs on anything would be to work as a PCT, nurse extern or unit clerk within a hospital system that has a nurse residency. DFW is so competitive and that's been something I've seen with classmates that apply as internal. 

I tried to go that route (applied as an Anesthesia Tech) since I have that experience in the OR. Got an interview and was told I was overqualified for it due to obtaining my BSN, so that I should apply for the residency. After that they decided to pursue other candidates.

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921RN said:

I would say the only advice I'd give to get first dibs on anything would be to work as a PCT, nurse extern or unit clerk within a hospital system that has a nurse residency. DFW is so competitive and that's been something I've seen with classmates that apply as internal. 

unfortunately I was an extern and it doesn't seem to be helping:( 

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Did anyone else feel like that was one of the hardest interviews ever? The managers were so nice though so I liked that. I just felt like I let my nerves get to me! 😭

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