Bella39841

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1. How did you find a job as a new grad?

   Bella39841 replied to rn_yogi's topic in Job Hunt

   Hi rn_yogi! I live in Southern California and graduated from an ADN program in December 2010. I studied for my boards while going through more schooling to complete my prerequisites to apply to an RN-BSN program at a Cal State university. While I was...

2. to walk in or not....

   Bella39841 replied to missE's topic in New Nurse

   Hi MissE. I walked into the HR at the hospital I wanted to work for. I dressed professionally and brought along my resumes and letters of recommendation. I introduced myself to the Assistant Recruiter, tried to sell myself as best as possible and th...

3. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad Residency Program

   Bella39841 replied to jnnkrstngmz's topic in California

   Got offered a position at Lakewood Regional but have to turn it down because another hospital offered me a position first. I hope this helps another new grad get the job they've been dreaming of. :heartbeat

4. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

   Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in New Nurse

   Got offered a job at Lakewood Regional in their Med-Surg or Telemetry Depts. Too bad, I can't accept. I'm sure this will help somebody else get the opportunity and I'm happy about that. Thrilled for that person. NW, it would have been nice to have...

5. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad Residency Program

   Bella39841 replied to jnnkrstngmz's topic in California

   I just saw that I have 2 missed calls from Lakewood Regional. I interviewed about 3 weeks ago. Wonder what it means? Called and left a message. Hmm..

6. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

   Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in New Nurse

   Hmmm... I see that I have 2 missed calls from the HR dept at Lakewood Regional. Wonder what that means? Just left a message to see what it's all about.

7. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

   Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in New Nurse

   You are correct NMW..!! A job is better than no job! I actually got hired at CVHP and the hospital I'm assigned to is literally down the street from my house so I'm so ecstatic. Today went well. The people are really friendly and seem to want you to...

8. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

   Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in New Nurse

   That is awesome!! I'm so glad to hear you got the job!! It feels good, huh? I actually already accepted a position at another hospital closer to my home a few days after that interview. I just signed all my paperwork and had my physical done last we...

9. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

   Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in New Nurse

   Hi everybody! It's been very quiet on this thread lately. I guess we're all just waiting to hear back from Lakewood's hiring team. The Versant program is such a good one and I hope everyone who interviewed gets good news soon. Good luck to all! :...

10. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

    Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in New Nurse

    So, I went on my interview today and it's true, there are literally 10 people there. They were extremely nice and made me feel really welcome. Some of them spoke and half didn't really. I don't know. I think I did well but what do I know what they'r...

11. recent adn grads

    Bella39841 replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in California

    Citrus is a really good school, too. I loved the Mt. Sac program. It was tough and I learned a lot and made a lot of life-long friends. Many of the clinicals were challenging and I learned so much. Keep on going! I wish you luck and success. Just re...

12. recent adn grads

    Bella39841 replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in California

    I got my ADN at Mount San Antonio College located in Walnut, CA. I've always planned to get my BSN and will start that program hopefully in January at Cal State Fullerton. I just applied to the school last week and already put in the separate applica...

13. recent adn grads

    Bella39841 replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in California

    It's been tough. I graduated Dec 2010 and have filled out numerous applications. I took classes to get into a BSN program and plan to start in January. The best thing to do is get out there, put on a suit or dress, have copies of your resume and lett...

14. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

    Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks Nicole! Good luck to you, too! :heartbeat I'm just going to be myself and answer questions the best that I can. It is comforting to know that they are friendly. I've been to 2 interviews, including a panel interview, for another hospital chai...

15. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

    Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in New Nurse

    Actually, the lady said someone was going on vacation and that's why they were setting up interviews later on this month. From what I understood, there wont be interviews while this person is on vacation and then they'll pick up the interviews again....