UTSW Nurse Residency February 2020 Cohort

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Hello!

Yesterday was the first day of applications for UTSW Nurse Residency February 2020 cohort. I'm starting this thread for everyone who applied and/or planning to apply.

I submitted my application yesterday with interests in Critical Care Track and Surgical services track. I currently work in Urology in UTSW but I'm trying to get Acute Care experience so here I am. I hope they consider me!

Hope we find support in each other here. Good luck everyone!

2 hours ago, JBH said:

Was this for the critical care track?

No, it was for progressive care unit track.

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Specializes in Operating room.

I got an offer letter for the O.R. today, however the pay is SO low! Really upset because UTSW was originally my first choice, however the pay was not even close compared to BUMC, the VA or Medical City in the O.R. ?

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Specializes in Urology.
5 minutes ago, Kels21082 said:

I got an offer letter for the O.R. today, however the pay is SO low! Really upset because UTSW was originally my first choice, however the pay was not even close compared to BUMC, the VA or Medical City in the O.R. ?

UT is known for that. But great benefits and TRS retirement.

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3 minutes ago, xherlihy said:

UT is known for that. But great benefits and TRS retirement.

Do you know what the usual rate is in the residency program ?

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Specializes in CVICU.
4 minutes ago, Kay12345 said:

Do you know what the usual rate is in the residency program ?

Currently all tracks start you off at $26, plus shift differentials ($3 3-11PM, $4 11pm-7am, $5.50 weekends). They also give a little raise after you complete the residency and after 6 months.
Can anyone please explain the TRP program? Based on my research it is mandatory unless you opt for ORP plan which I don’t know anything about. How does the TRP retirement work? I also read you must be with UT for 5 years before they fully vest in your TRP but what exactly does this mean?

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Specializes in Operating room.
13 minutes ago, Kay12345 said:

Do you know what the usual rate is in the residency program ?

For the O.R. they offered $26.40, then $1 increase at 6 months then another $1 increase after a year

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Specializes in Urology.
52 minutes ago, Hypoativanemia said:

Currently all tracks start you off at $26, plus shift differentials ($3 3-11PM, $4 11pm-7am, $5.50 weekends). They also give a little raise after you complete the residency and after 6 months.
Can anyone please explain the TRP program? Based on my research it is mandatory unless you opt for ORP plan which I don’t know anything about. How does the TRP retirement work? I also read you must be with UT for 5 years before they fully vest in your TRP but what exactly does this mean?

TRS starts on day 1 of employment. Insurance benefits as well. They take 7% of your pay and they match that. When you leave before 5 years the 7% from your pay is yours fee will be charged off course if you cash out. If you reach 5 years and you leave, 6% from UT is yours instead of the original 7%. They don’t offer that anywhere else. That’s one of the reasons why UT has a lot of loyal employees.

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Specializes in Urology.

You also need to factor in the health insurance. Other hospitals offer insurance but you have to pay a certain amount. In UT, you don’t anything if you don’t include spouse and dependents.

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Specializes in Urology.

I received an offer for critical care today.

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Specializes in Medical ICU.
18 minutes ago, xherlihy said:

I received an offer for critical care today.

When did you interview?

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Specializes in Urology.
Just now, JBH said:

When did you interview?

Oct 8.

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Received the Nurse residency job offer for critical care today!

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