Advice/Opinions about UCLA New Grad Residency Program

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Hello All!

I am a new graduate nurse who graduated in May of this year and it has been five months and I still have no job, it's so frustrating! I live in MA and basically I was not thinking of going out of state/ relocate for a job but right now it seems like I have no choice but to look beyond MA. I am interested in the UCLA New Grad program that will be coming up soon and am thinking to apply to the MICU, SICU, and possible the neuro/trauma ICU or acute medical unit. I was just wondering if any of you who have gone through the program or are currently employed on any of those floors will give me your thoughts and opinions of the hospital itself and the whole process.

Is it as great as everyone says it is? How does the interviewing process work? Do they do phone interviews?What is a tele plus interview (I've never heard of this until reading some of the threads on the site) and what kinds of questions are usually asked? What kind of questions do the unit managers ask on an interview? How is the living situation/cost around the hospital area? How long is the whole process? Do they offer relocation fees? What are the qualities that they look for in an applicant? Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

Just the thought of moving to LA is so exciting, but I am just scared that this wont work out for me and Ill be unemployed for a long time before getting a job.