Scripps New Grad Nurse Residency 2013

[SDnurse2011]

Hello fellow new grads!

I'm starting this post to round up all the applicants for the 2013 cohort at Scripps in San Diego. I called HR today and they were rather tight-lipped about when the application would post, and was told "It will post in about 30-45 days" and to "keep checking the website". Enlightening, isn't it? Also to those who applied for the last round and will be re-applying, any tips you want to share for us newbies? thanks and I look forward to hearing from everyone that's just as stressed as I am.

[krazievi3t6url]

good luck today guys!!!!

[ripplecal]

Just got home from my interview. It was pretty laid back everyone was really nice. I don't know why I get so nervous during these things...ugh. Well now for the waiting game. Good luck all! Going to try to figure out how to keep my mind off of it. At least we will know by the end of the week. Stay positive all :)

[christine19]

Me too! I hate being nervous during interviews. I feel like I sometimes don't complete my thought because my nerves get in the way. Oh well, all I can do is be hopeful. My interview did last about 40-45minutes so that may be a good thing...

[Coriander, BSN, RN]

Which hospitals were represented in your panels? :) And I'm glad it went well for you!

[christine19]

I had Encinitas, CV, and Mercy-Hillcrest on my panel.

[spanglec]

Did everyone have people from the same units at different hospitals? Mine were ALL tele/dou managers from three different hospitals. Not much of a variety haha

[Coriander, BSN, RN]

I think three out of four were surgical acute on my panel.

[shars]

Hello everyone! I just interviewed this morning as well. I had a three panel with med/surg, trauma obs, and oncology. Mercy Green, La Jolla, and Encinitas were represented. I think it went ok, but it's hard to tell. The interviewers were incredibly kind though, and it was overall a great experience. Thanks to all of you for keeping this thread alive, and good luck to everyone :)

[B217]

Hey everyone. I'm glad everyone else felt that it went well. I thought it went horrible actually. I usually do really well but having a panel of 5 got me. I feel defeated! Trying to replay the whole thing in my head and trying to find good signs but I cant!! they did ask me if I could work nights but I'm sure they ask everyone since it's a requirement. I had Chula Vista, and Green. So, email bad and phone call=good right?? I dont want to check my email!!!

[Coriander, BSN, RN]

B217, I'm sorry to hear you felt it didn't go well.

Look back... did they nod their heads? Smile? Write lots of notes? How were they when you asked for contact information, and when you shook their hands afterwards? Sometimes the questions don't give us the answers as to how well we did, rather the emotional and body language of the panel. :)

Wow. 5 people from CV and Green alone?

[christine19]

I agree with Coriander. It's not always black and white when it comes to interviewing. They understand how nervous we get.

-Coriander: I just wanted to say I've been following this thread quietly and you have been quite the optimistic, hopeful person. It's nice to read your encouraging posts and know that it's genuine.

POSITIVE THOUGHTS everyone!!

[Coriander, BSN, RN]

Christine19, your post brought me much happiness. Even though things are so rough right now for everyone trying to find work, there is often a sense of camaraderie brought on by all of this. I am lucky to have you all along on this ride. :) :)