KendallAZ

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1. Oncology Nursing

   KendallAZ replied to nerdyy.nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I knew the day I wanted to become a nurse that I wanted to become an oncology nurse. That was the first position I was hired into and I got the job before I even graduated. I have my BSN, and I volunteered at my hospital before I started nursing scho...

2. Mayo clinic arizona for february 2016

   KendallAZ replied to AZRNallday's topic in New Nurse

   I don't have any new info for you, so sorry I've been busy wrapping up my semester and with preceptorship and haven't been able to catch up with anyone for a few days. I will be sure to update you if I run into any other applicants though! Hopefully...

3. Mayo clinic arizona for february 2016

   KendallAZ replied to AZRNallday's topic in New Nurse

   Yes! I hope to meet you too! The few friends I talked to that interviewed for ICU haven't heard anything yet either so it may just be at different days. I interviewed October 29th :) when was yours?

4. Mayo clinic arizona for february 2016

   KendallAZ replied to AZRNallday's topic in New Nurse

   I've seen on other threads that people get the e-mail on different days so don't lose hope! It was just a general e-mail to consent to a background check. I know someone from school who just interviewed for ICU last week so they may still be working ...

5. Mayo clinic arizona for february 2016

   KendallAZ replied to AZRNallday's topic in New Nurse

   Final went well! Officially done with the hardest part. I am placed at Mayo for preceptorship on 7E. I actually got the background check e-mail yesterday and my status changed to "interview" so hopefully that will be a step in the right direction. It...

6. Mayo clinic arizona for february 2016

   KendallAZ replied to AZRNallday's topic in New Nurse

   Sorry I had my final today so I've been off the internet cramming! I am not sure what GPA they were looking for everyone seemed to have at least a 3.75 and up but not sure that was as important as the interview. I think she did remember me because sh...

7. Mayo clinic arizona for february 2016

   KendallAZ replied to AZRNallday's topic in New Nurse

   Wow that's awesome! Did you work at Mayo or another valley hospital? I've had my eye on the opportunity since before nursing school, I can't even remember how I came across it to be honest. Anyway, the requirements were to be in your 2nd or 3rd semes...

8. Mayo clinic arizona for february 2016

   KendallAZ replied to AZRNallday's topic in New Nurse

   I was told they should have a decision by Thanksgiving and I would hear directly from HR at that point. I've been a private caregiver, but besides my summer externship I don't have direct acute care experience. You?

9. Mayo clinic arizona for february 2016

   KendallAZ replied to AZRNallday's topic in New Nurse

   Exactly! I am honored just to be picked from the pile for an interview. I externed on 7West (hematology/oncology), and will be doing my preceptorship starting next week on 7E. I know one person who interviewed for critical care, but the rest are main...

10. Mayo clinic arizona for february 2016

    KendallAZ replied to AZRNallday's topic in New Nurse

    That's great! Sounds like you did well then! I am in the NAU/CEP program at Scottsdale. Myself and 4 other people were interviewed in our class. I was an extern there over the summer and three others are current employees, but one girl has a lot of h...

11. Mayo clinic arizona for february 2016

    KendallAZ replied to AZRNallday's topic in New Nurse

    Yes, I interviewed with the nursing coordinator and then a supervisor from the hematology/oncology floors. They did go over the pay rate and program with me, and from what I have heard from some other people in my class that interviewed the same appl...

12. Mayo clinic arizona for february 2016

    KendallAZ replied to AZRNallday's topic in New Nurse

    How did your interview go? I interviewed for the med-surg position a couple weeks ago. No status updates since then. Has yours updated?

13. Mayo New Grad RN Residency program (Feb/2016)

    KendallAZ replied to mrsboots87's topic in Arizona

    Sorry to hear that I am a strong believer that everything happens for a reason, and something great will be coming your way. interview was behavioral/scenario based so it was not the easiest thing to do a day after my cardiac exam, but everything th...

14. Mayo New Grad RN Residency program (Feb/2016)

    KendallAZ replied to mrsboots87's topic in Arizona

    Phoenix CHildren's Hospital hires a lot of new grads year around. Also, Banner Health is known to be new grad friendly :)

15. Mayo New Grad RN Residency program (Feb/2016)

    KendallAZ replied to mrsboots87's topic in Arizona

    HI, Guys! I also applied. I got a call for an interview, which is next week for the Med-Surg position. From what I heard there were over 500 applicants and will have around 75 interviews (just what I have heard though). SO I am sure it will take a ...