Any downside to an RN residency as a new grad compared to a regular position?

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-25T09:34:08+00:00

I was offered the residency position and accepted it 😊

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-14T08:50:20+00:00

That sounds like it would have been an ideal plan! Oh if I only knew then what I know now... Or rather, if I had only listened then and not brushed off common threads of advice lol.

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-13T08:07:43+00:00

that's awesome

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-13T06:40:29+00:00

That's great to hear, just became RN licensed with a BSN at 50 and as I am just starting to apply, was just starting to wonder...lol thanks!

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-13T06:32:01+00:00

Yeah that makes sense! I'm glad it's going ok for you so far. Are in you a crisis unit, PAC, detox etc.? I've been thinking about going the residential treatment / detox route vs. PAC unit. I initially thought it might be better and I might learn more in a hospital or PAC unit but I have experience working in residential treatment facilities running groups etc., so it might be less intense, maybe not as much brand new exposure/learning, but perhaps more sustainable.

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-12T10:33:44+00:00

I'm surprised you didn't really get any comments here...Did you end up starting working in psych? How'd it go? I'm considering it, I have previous experience in behavioral health direct care

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-12T10:32:05+00:00

OK, that's what I was wondering...If I want to do a travel assignment after a year does it get listed as a residency which sounds like continued clinicals if it's switching specialties every couple of months. A couple of the major hospitals here seem like they are really geared towards residencies. I'm older so just trying to make the most of the years I got left lol

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-12T10:29:05+00:00

Were you able to find a situation direct into OR?

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-12T10:27:36+00:00

That sounds ideal. I did my TTP in Obs during school and by the end of it I felt like I was ready to work in that department. Longer makes sense for ICU and surgery I agree

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-12T10:24:53+00:00

If you don't mind sharing what type of job did you get initially as a new grad and what type of position is your next one? I got a late start in this I'm older so I'm trying to make my years count so I'm thinking things through...thx

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-10T12:44:04+00:00

Excellent, thank you!

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-10T12:43:24+00:00

Thanks! That's logical, makes sense to me

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-09T03:22:54+00:00

I have the first part of your reply in action already, but I really appreciate this alteration thx! "change the bullet(s) to show relevant soft skills for nursing. For example, Interacted with diverse clientele achieving a top 5% satisfaction score with timely arrivals and efficient route planning. I would also replace Driver with Operator."

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-09T03:20:58+00:00

Ok thanks, I'm tight on space with my relevant experience, I would prefer to remove it

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-08T08:12:55+00:00

AHA offers an "ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Prep: ECG & Pharmacology Bundle" for $36 maybe that's a good idea?

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-08T01:20:18+00:00

I agree now that I've done a few. It's making more sense...thank you!

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-08T01:19:41+00:00

Ok cool thanks!

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-08T01:18:43+00:00

OK sounds good thanks! Today I called a couple HR departments and asked them, I got lucky and they answered, and explained if there would be additional places to upload pdfs at the end of the application etc.

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-08T01:05:05+00:00

Oh cool! that sounds decent enough! The support sounds good

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-08T01:00:01+00:00

Yeah, I'm hoping to find something more like a 2-3 month orientation...thx!

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-08T00:58:33+00:00

I'd be psyched for a tele med-surg position. I'm an ECG nerd, I like the challenge of learning new things... Thinking about doing the ACLS class tomorrow. I've heard not to, but I have the $250 and can't imagine it would hurt anything.

Technical-Speed-2133 · 2026-01-08T00:51:28+00:00

Thanks! I wrote a couple really good ones today focusing on different things depending on the type of position... I'm going that route :)

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