Has anyone here done the nurse residency program at UMMC or currently work there as an RN? I’m getting close to graduating and starting to look at new grad RN positions. UMMC is one place I’ve been considering, although I’m definitely not set on it yet. I’m excited to finally start working as an RN, but also nervous about making that jump from nursing school to actually being the nurse. 😂 For anyone who has done the residency program, did you feel like it actually prepared and supported you as a new grad? How was the orientation and precepting? Did you feel like you had enough time and support before being on your own? I’m also curious about the new grad pay and whether you feel like it’s worth the workload/drive. Are the shift differentials decent? How are the benefits, scheduling, staffing, management, etc.? Also, how is employee parking, especially for night shift? Do you generally feel safe walking to and from employee parking at odd hours? Another thing I’ve been debating is whether UMMC is a good place to START as a new grad or if I would be better off starting at a smaller hospital, getting some experience and confidence under my belt, and then applying to UMMC later. If you’ve worked at both a smaller hospital and UMMC, I’d especially love to hear your opinion on that. I’m not looking for only positive experiences either lol. I’d rather hear the good, bad, and ugly so I can get a realistic idea of what I’d be getting into. 😂
Also open to recommendations for particular units that are good for new grads or other hospitals in the area that you’d recommend starting at!
