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 was wondering where some of you went to school, and what advice you would offer me to make myself a good candidate for this residency in 2014. I will graduate with my BSN in May 2014, and my dream is to find a spot in CO. I attend a small private university in TX, and hopefully can maintain my high GPA. But is a high GPA good enough? What else do you think helped get you an interview and set you apart from the crowd?

Thanks in advance and congratulations!!

0 Votes

Thanks Sand Dollar! I'm having a great first week here at the hospital! Good luck in the hiring process, and make the most out of your senior year!

Lonestar - They UCH application does ask for GPA, but they also want to see what kind of nurse/ person you are. They are all about evidence based practice, changing for the better based on evidence, and lifelong learning. You should also have different activities that shows you are about being a nurse (e.g. joining your Nursing Students' Association, becoming a CNA, volunteering, TAing, etc.) Each person is unique and will have experienced different things to set them apart. Find something that you're passionate about and go for it. Good luck!

0 Votes

Thank you for that info.

I am definitely looking at being active in SNA, and I currently volunteer at the local Medical Care Mission (in a non-healthcare related capacity, just office help). I will be trying to find additional opportunities for volunteering, and I am hoping some of my life-experience helps me out too, at least in painting a picture of who I am. Im 31 years old and a father of 4, and that of course shapes much of who I am and the nurse i strive to become.

Anyways I hope you all enjoy your new adventure there in CO, it looks to be an amazing opportunity! Know that you are living the dream of many student nurses who seek to follow in your steps : )

0 Votes

Im applied for the October program and they are emailing everyone in September about interviews. Im also from Florida and was wondering if you had any advice? If I get offered the position, fingers crossed, do you know of a good place to live? Do you have any advice for the interview process? I would greatly appreciate your help :) Im super nervous!!

Kyli

0 Votes

Has anyone received a phone call or email asking to schedule an interview yet?

0 Votes

I just received an email scheduling an interview for mid September.

0 Votes
I just received an email scheduling an interview for mid September.

Are you an internal applicant?

0 Votes

nope.

0 Votes

I just received an email last Thursday (August 23) requesting an interview this Friday (August 31). So far all I know is that I'm interviewing with the critical care hiring managers (my two choices were Burn/Trauma ICU & Surgical ICU).

Anyone who could share more information or tips on the interview process would be greatly appreciated! :)

Rebecca

0 Votes
I just received an email last Thursday (August 23) requesting an interview this Friday (August 31). So far all I know is that I'm interviewing with the critical care hiring managers (my two choices were Burn/Trauma ICU & Surgical ICU).

Anyone who could share more information or tips on the interview process would be greatly appreciated! :)

Rebecca

Congrats! Im still waiting to hear back. I applied for the NICU and PACU... good luck on your interview :)

Kyli

0 Votes
I just received an email last Thursday (August 23) requesting an interview this Friday (August 31). So far all I know is that I'm interviewing with the critical care hiring managers (my two choices were Burn/Trauma ICU & Surgical ICU).

Anyone who could share more information or tips on the interview process would be greatly appreciated! :)

Rebecca

Congrats on getting an interview! How was it? Did they ask clinical questions or more normal interview questions?

0 Votes

Hi all, I know it has been awhile since this thread has been active but I wanted to ask those who started in the July cohort how soon after they interviewed were they notified if they either were turned down or offered the position. Also, does anyone know if HR interviews a large volume of applicants, or do they try to keep it to those who they are more sure of hiring? Just trying to get a little advice now that the October cohort is starting to be formed.

Any info would be greatly appreciated, Thanks!

0 Votes
+ Add a Comment