Anyone work/volunteer at Sharp Hospital

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Hi!

I have an appointment for an volunteer orientation and a volunteer interview with Sharp Hospital in San Diego. I am also applying in the next couple weeks to their new grad program.

I am wanting to know a little bit about the interview procress...what do they ask, what are they looking for etc.

Is it hard to get a job at Sharp as a new grad? The interview just for volunteering is 30 minutes long. Makes me wonder what the job interview will be like.

Any other thoughts/suggestions about getting a volunteering or paid position would be appreciated.

Thanks!:wink2:

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Hi, I am about to volunteer at Sharp as well. The questions asked during the interview is similar to job interviews, like why you chose to volunteer, which area and shift do you prefer, your accomplishments, etc. I think there were about 5-7 questions ( maybe 10?). It's not that nerve wracking, though, just be yourself. After the interview, you would have to wait for a letter which they would mail to you, if they choose to offer you a spot. Then, tb skin test is done before the orientation which is 3-4 hours long. :)

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Hi, I am about to volunteer at Sharp as well. The questions asked during the interview is similar to job interviews, like why you chose to volunteer, which area and shift do you prefer, your accomplishments, etc. I think there were about 5-7 questions ( maybe 10?). It's not that nerve wracking, though, just be yourself. After the interview, you would have to wait for a letter which they would mail to you, if they choose to offer you a spot. Then, tb skin test is done before the orientation which is 3-4 hours long. :)

What department are you going to volunteer? I hope they take me. I am a new grad too that would love to have experience there.

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why don't you just wait for their new grad program instead? i'm trying out for that. how many spots do you think will take in?

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why don't you just wait for their new grad program instead? i'm trying out for that. how many spots do you think will take in?

Well...they get anywhere from 800-1200 applicants and only have 5-6 new grad positions. Getting into that program is like winning the lottery.

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Those 5-6 new grad positions are already probably set to be given to the in house nursing graduates. I know different new grad RN's from different Bay Area hospitals who are just dying to get into a new grad program. They're stuck in their current position at work because there are no new grad jobs available here. Once positions are open, most are guaranteed a position but by law the positions must still be posted.

Getting into the volunteer program at Sharp is a great idea. But I recommend people doing that before they graduate nursing school. Be prepared for what you will find once you get into the volunteer program. You might find that there are probably at least 5-6 people already working in the hospital that will be applying for those positions. Depending on the hospital if they're union or not, it might just be as easy as putting in a transfer. Don't have all your eggs in one basket. Start looking elsewhere too besides hospitals, start looking around at nursing homes too. Once you get your required hours in order to be RN II then you can start looking at different hospital again. Good Luck

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those 5-6 new grad positions are already probably set to be given to the in house nursing graduates. i know different new grad rn's from different bay area hospitals who are just dying to get into a new grad program. they're stuck in their current position at work because there are no new grad jobs available here. once positions are open, most are guaranteed a position but by law the positions must still be posted.

getting into the volunteer program at sharp is a great idea. but i recommend people doing that before they graduate nursing school. be prepared for what you will find once you get into the volunteer program. you might find that there are probably at least 5-6 people already working in the hospital that will be applying for those positions. depending on the hospital if they're union or not, it might just be as easy as putting in a transfer. don't have all your eggs in one basket. start looking elsewhere too besides hospitals, start looking around at nursing homes too. once you get your required hours in order to be rn ii then you can start looking at different hospital again. good luck

well that is just depressing! i really think that volunteering is a good way to get your name known in a hospital. i am not from here, so i didn't have any of my clinicals at any of these hospitals. they do interview many of the new grads that apply that do not work there, so i don't believe that posting up new grads positions is a farce.

it is only one of the hundred places i have applied. there is no being picky! i will take anything, any shift at this point!!!!

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That's good that you're looking at all avenues. Volunteering is a great way to get your name known. They by law have to interview even if the positions are already made for certain people. It's the law! But, don't put all your eggs in one basket. If you get a volunteer position, GO FOR IT! I'm being honest, and I've seen everything since I work in a hospital. Just prepare yourself, and good luck.

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try Scripps they are a better hospital and offer more as an employer !!!!

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Also Scripps is a very hard hospital to get into. That would be an ideal place for any nurse to work at.

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has anyone heard anything??

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has anyone heard anything??

About what? :)

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