California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

Is there any new grad program here in bay area? I graduated few yrs ago so I wont be qualified for Stanford's new grad prog.

Actually i just got my CA RN lic last october but iv been a nurse in other country with a year of ICU experience but i dont have any US experience. should I consider myself as a new grad or what? every hospital requires at least 1 yr US experience and new grad programs are saying you should be 2008-2009 graduate. where should I belong? im so consfused and hopeless...

I got that invite! I have to RSVP before May 18th for June 4th interview, but I don't know if i should b/c I was already hired in Maryland for their ER/Critical Care Residency Program in July and ER is where I want to start, but Cedars-Sinai is a Magnet Hospital and I heard is a great hospital to work in. So, I'm still thinking of what to decide on...

I talked to someone who works directly with the new grad program today. She told me they are looking to hire new grads, but the number of positions is currently unknown. So far, for the fall program, they have received 1200 applications. It could be anywhere from 50 to 100 new hires, but some of those positions may be filled by grads that interviewed in Feb when I interviewed.

Good luck to those that do come to the open house. My advice is to still come even if you feel the numbers of applicants are working against you. It is a great organization to work for. I can't say enough good things. At the moment the new grad program is a little unorganized, but that is because they changed the structure. They are diligently working on ironing out the kinks. The nursing institute offers a lot of support to you while you are going through the program. I truly feel you are incredibly lucky if you get offered a position.

I am sorry I don't have anymore advice to offer on obtaining a job here.

This is my first post on allnurses.com. I really appreciate all the information that was posted about the new grad programs.

I also RSVP for the Cedars-Sinai open house on June 4. Can someone give me some general information about what to expect for the event and possibly how the interview will be conducted? Thank you.

I've also been curious about whether or not the graduation date from a nursing program affects being considered for or getting accepted into a new grad program? Unfortunately, a couple of hospitals I looked into want candidates who graduated within a year. I'm not sure if this is the case with the new grad program at Cedars-Sinai, or any other hospitals.

For me, this is how the open house was conducted. You checked in and handed them your resume, cover letter, letter of references (you needed two), and transcripts. They gave you a packet of their benefits and program overview. You went into a auditorium. All the nursing managers were seated in the auditorium and you were called to talk to one. I think the interview questions were standard interview questions. Though I am not positive because it was the only nursing interview I went on. That was about it.

I have no idea if your graduation date has any affect on hiring or not. I graduated in Dec 08'. There are people in my new grad class that graduated a year before me.

Where did you find their #? I didn't see it anywhere online. Can you post it? I haven't received the invite yet. I just emailed the recruiter that originally responded to me though. Arrrrgggg! I am getting so frustrated with the job search. I'm ok.....I'm oookaaay...I'll be just fine I'm going to keep my focus on passing NCLEX right now. My date is May 19th. Pretty soon I'll be official & hopefully that will help more in the job search

I applied in Feb. and this is part of the e-mail i got from Cedars-Sinai:




This is an invite event only, walk-ins will not be entertained.

□ This event is limited to new or recent RN graduates only .

□ You must have already graduated or will be graduating any time in 2009 and only from any US accredited schools.

□ RSVP is done only via email. Please do not call for confirmation.

GOOD LUCK ON THE NCLEX!!

Do you have your license already? I got an email reply saying the recruiter is out of the office :-(

I received the invitation for the Cedars-Sinai open house via e-mail. I guess the recruiter has to send you the e-mail invite and you respond to that.

Good luck on your NCLEX!