UCH Residency July 2012

U.S.A. Colorado

Published

Anyone else get an interview with University of Colorado Hospital Residency program for July 2012 start?

I spoke to my licensing specialist on Monday. As we spoke, she pulled out my application and said that she would be able to review and approve it within a day or two. At 2 pm three days later (Wednesday was a holiday), after not getting my ATT still, I left her a voicemail, and within an hour, I received my ATT. I took my test today...praying to God I passed.

I kept calling and leaving her voice mail for the past 2-3 weeks. Maybe you can do the same with your licensing specialist? But then again, maybe it depends on the person. My licensing specialist seemed really nice.

I hope we both get our licenses on time! The HR representative told me that in the event that they are unable to verify my license by July 16th, they will have to rescind. Good luck and hope you get your endorsement soon!

Hey newgradsd! Thanks for the info! Do you mind if you share the name of your license specialist? Maybe I can talk to her...

86% of new grad nurses pass the first time around!!! I think you'll be fine. =)

I know the documents said July 16, but when I had emailed, the impression I got was as long as it gets verified before the start date of July 23rd (so absolutely last day is July 20)... I will email again to verify.

Good luck!

Hi NewGradNurse2012!

The way it was explained to me, applications are assigned to licensing specialists based on the applicants' last names (alphabetically categorized). So I am not sure if a licensing specialist is able to pull out an application from someone else. On a more positive note, since your application is already on your licensing specialist's desk, she should be able to work on it soon. When I talked to my licensing specialist last week, she said, "I now have your application in my office. I should be able to review and approve it if there's nothing missing." Maybe you can leave your specialist another voicemail and apologize for the repeated follow-up and explain how important this is to you due to your deadline. There is nothing to lose if you try. I'm crossing my fingers for you! Hope everything works out!!!

P.S. I passed the NCLEX! Now waiting for my name to get on the BRN website. *Sigh*

Thanks for the info newgradsd! I hope to follow up with them tomorrow...

Congratulations on passing the NCLEX! Knew you would! It took CA about a week to post mine on their website. Since CO isn't as bombarded with new grads, it may be sooner for you!

Thank you! Hopefully we get to work together! You're in Medicine Sub Specialties unit, correct? Speaking of, do you know if that unit requires scrubs with the UCH logo?

I hope so too! Yes, I'm also on MDSS. During the interview, I remember the hiring manager saying that they require uniform scrubs. I assume that means scrubs with the logo!

Got my endorsement!!! Looking forward to meeting everyone! Now to order some scrubs. =)

Yay!!!! That's great!!! I'm so happy for you!! I'm still waiting for my name to get on the Board of Nursing website. Have you done you employee health screening already? And where did you decide to live?

Sorry for the late reply! - I did the health screening this week on Monday, and currently live in Aurora. Hope everything worked out for you! See you tomorrow!

My name was posted on the board of nursing Monday morning!!! I also did my health screening that afternoon. Found an apartment the next day south of Aurora near Denver Tech, 20 mins away from work. I was going to get an apartment near the hospital but I was told that the crime rate in that area (especially around Colfax) is pretty high. My move-in date to the apartment is July 30th, so I'm currently staying in an extended-stay hotel for now. I'm exhausted!! Anywhoo...I can't wait to meet you tomorrow!!! :)

Specializes in Critical Care, Clinical Documentation Specialist.

Congrats to all who got hired! :yelclap: I'm an ACP (Advanced Care Partner aka Sr Nursing Student) at UCH and the hospital is AMAZING. I can't believe how lucky I am to be working in such a fantastic hospital. I will be applying to the nurse residency program myself next year. I just wanted to pop in and say Welcome to UCH - I hope you love it as much as I do.

~SD :)

Thanks Sand Dollar! Good luck in the hiring process, and have a wonderful senior nursing year!

+ Add a Comment