SarahLT_RN

SarahLT_RN specializes in postpartum, newborn, geriatric/LTC.

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1. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

   SarahLT_RN replied to studystudy's topic in California

   I had 3 interviews and a unit tour, but didn't end up getting an offer. That rejection email was one of the most disappointing letdowns yet - after being 'courted' so much: having 3 good interviews, a unit tour, flying down there and wasting hundred...

2. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

   SarahLT_RN replied to studystudy's topic in California

   Congrats on the second interview. All I can say is, mainly: be yourself. If I say "well, what I wish I had known/done was _____, and what they will ask is _____", then I'm basically saying "here is how you can do better than I did so you can possi...

3. UCLA New Grad Summer 2011: part deux

   SarahLT_RN replied to SarahLT_RN's topic in New Nurse

   Well, NOW it appears that the old thread is no longer closed! Of course - right after I posted this new thread, but too late for me to remove it. I want to delete this unnecessary thread, but AN won't let me! I guess we'll continue to chat on the...

4. UCLA New Grad Summer 2011: part deux

   SarahLT_RN posted a topic in New Nurse

   So.... that was awkward. Any ideas why the previous, perfectly good UCLA New Grad Summer 2011 thread was unceremoniously closed? Strange. Are they automatically closed after they reach a magical 99 pages? Anyway, this is just to continue that lin...

5. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

   SarahLT_RN replied to studystudy's topic in California

   I got yanked off the waitlist a couple weeks ago (greatest call of my life: "Hello, we were just calling to see if you were still interested in the New Grad program in L&D..."). I did Talentplus, references, and then on 6/21 I had my interview wi...

6. Bay Area New Grad Programs in 2011

   SarahLT_RN replied to nicrn7's topic in California

   Oh, you are too kind :) Yes, I thought I was a strong applicant, but I feel much less so after 200+ apps, 2 interviews, and 0 offers since graduating in December 2010.... the CA market is *brutal*. And I thought I had some 'in' at UCDMC too, bu...

7. Bay Area New Grad Programs in 2011

   SarahLT_RN replied to nicrn7's topic in California

   To confirm: yes, the Status for your app applies to ALL applicants - it means nothing about your individual app. It's a pretty shoddy system, in my opinion. It gives many of us false hope.... I don't understand the mysterious filtering process of ...

8. Sutter Health New Grad Positions

   SarahLT_RN replied to oooitzsharon's topic in New Nurse

   PS: Hi, LDrnWNB! Hooray for solidarity with Scripps Rejects Onward and upward, LD/WNB/PP comrade.... I'm assuming your preceptorship was in a similar area as mine (Maternal-NB), and that you are having similar problems convincing NG programs...

9. Sutter Health New Grad Positions

   SarahLT_RN replied to oooitzsharon's topic in New Nurse

   Where is this celebrated FAQ? I never saw that depressing 'local nursing school' requirement anywhere.... I was starting to wonder what kinds of sexual favors...or whatever... I had to do to get someone past HR to see my Sutter New Grad apps; I...

10. Scripps Healthcare New Grad Program 2011

    SarahLT_RN replied to Frida131's topic in New Nurse

    I stupidly did not apply to SNIP when I was close to graduating because I thought "oh, I want to go back home to CA so bad; who needs Duke and their nice loan repayment program and very good chance of hiring me! I'm sure I'll get a job in CA". ......

11. Scripps Healthcare New Grad Program 2011

    SarahLT_RN replied to Frida131's topic in New Nurse

    but, one caveat: I have not figured out how to get their app to remember all my employment, education and cert history! It is *incredibly* annoying. Can you imagine? Entering your entire ******* resume including dates of work, contact numbers, et...

12. Scripps Healthcare New Grad Program 2011

    SarahLT_RN replied to Frida131's topic in New Nurse

    Apparently! My Duke classmate is working for them in Denver, CO. She graduated in Dec 2010 with me and has exactly as much paid RN experience as me: none. Most of their positions say "1 year exp preferred" - which is not usually worth a try, but...

13. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    SarahLT_RN replied to Faeriewand's topic in California

    Hey Jojo from the Scripps thread... I applied for UCLA, but haven't heard anything. I'm going to check my 'app status right now. I thought I actually had a chance since I had a preceptorship in an area they're offering (L&D/ maternal-newborn). ...

14. Scripps Healthcare New Grad Program 2011

    SarahLT_RN replied to Frida131's topic in New Nurse

    Funny - I thought "hmm, BigMan314.... could that be the Big Man Who Likes Tiny Babies (NICU) who sat to my left at that Scripps table?" haha. I can say for sure that you -and most other people I communicated with- would make excellent, caring, c...

15. Scripps Healthcare New Grad Program 2011

    SarahLT_RN replied to Frida131's topic in New Nurse

    The email sort of made me mad with its endless paragraphs of fluff about how honored they were to meet us and how special we are, etc etc.... and how our resumes will remain on file for future positions...... a year from now! hooray. Springy: exa...