USC New Grad Program 2011

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I have found other threads for previous programs very helpful so I thought I would start one for the new program so that we can talk about it.

So I applied the first day apps opened & am in the process of preparing to send my supplementary stuff. In the personal statement it asks to list your two units of interest and why. I called to ask them if they wanted a general response (like 'med/surg') or to be more specific (like 'med/surg ortho'). They said to be specific. My problem is I don't know all the units. Does anyone know the different units that may (or may not) be hiring new grads?

Also, do you think it would be too far-fetched to choose the ER as one of my units of choice? I ask this because in my job search I have learned that ER new grad positions are extremely competitive & often times the positions available are given to internal applicants only or people with some other kind of "in." All my training, experience, and certifications that I have acquired have been in preparation for ER nursing... So I believe that I am qualified, but I don't want to shoot for something that is impossible & miss out on a position in a less competitive unit.

What do you think?

Hello again Pinky 2010,

I have no clue how many people they are looking for med. surg. This is very confusing because I don't know what is my status since until today I did not receive any rejection e-mail (thank God). They told me that they will notify the candidates either they're selected or not. You know, everytime I checked my e-mail, I always looked for the rejection e-mail ha..

Take care.

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Specializes in Adult Stem Cell/Oncology.

I applied to oncology, and never got a phone call or a rejection e-mail. They have to have finished interviewing and hiring people by now.... I can't believe the lack of professionalism of this hospital. At least have the courtesy of sending me a rejection e-mail!

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I applied to oncology, and never got a phone call or a rejection e-mail. They have to have finished interviewing and hiring people by now.... I can't believe the lack of professionalism of this hospital. At least have the courtesy of sending me a rejection e-mail!

I agree w/ you! They way I find out that I didn't get the position for the CVTICU was through this very forum. Hahah It's completely unprofessional not to let those who interviewed their status especially when they already made offers. And to not call me back after I left a phone message as well....it's just ridiculous. Anyway, good luck to you!! Wish you all the best!! :) And never give up !

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USC does send out rejection letters. It's just that (as far as I know), they usually send it after all the job positions have been filled.

If you think about it, it might be better this way. In case somebody declines the offer, they can still have people to choose from, so there's more chances for us. It's easier to send out a rejection letter later on than to send them out early and then later have to retract it because they want to hire a set number of people. Am I making any sense or should I go to sleep? :)

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Specializes in Adult Stem Cell/Oncology.
I agree w/ you! They way I find out that I didn't get the position for the CVTICU was through this very forum. Hahah It's completely unprofessional not to let those who interviewed their status especially when they already made offers. And to not call me back after I left a phone message as well....it's just ridiculous. Anyway, good luck to you!! Wish you all the best!! :) And never give up !

I didn't get an interview. I just went through the whole application process and never heard anything from them at all. I left a couple of messages with HR, and nobody called me back. I completed an accelerated 15 month BSN program with a 3.85 GPA, and passed the NCLEX with 75 questions less than a month later. If that's not good enough for them, that's their loss. Go Bruins!!! ;)

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Well I can say that I am relieved that they have not yet made the calls, and also that they send rejection emails after theyve gone through all the offers. hah. gotta find that sliver of light in any tough situation.

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Specializes in Ortho/Neuro/Trauma.
If that's not good enough for them, that's their loss. Go Bruins!!! ;)

Oh, whatever MisterSimba -- being a bruin is EXACTLY why you weren't considered! Just kidding.... I'm actually a Trojan, so of course seeing that ignites a bit of the SC/UCLA rivalry instilled within us :p

(PS: being a USC alumni did NOT put me in an advantage at all. No call, no email, no nothing. I even worked at Keck School of Medicine all throughout undergrad! Oh well...)

Best of luck to everyone waiting to hear from USC! Quite an accomplishment -- especially since a previous poster said they were only hiring 10 applicants to the Versant program this year, right? And don't forget to load up on rocking the cardinal & gold once you start working too :yeah:

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Oh, whatever MisterSimba -- being a bruin is EXACTLY why you weren't considered! Just kidding.... I'm actually a Trojan, so of course seeing that ignites a bit of the SC/UCLA rivalry instilled within us :p

(PS: being a USC alumni did NOT put me in an advantage at all. No call, no email, no nothing. I even worked at Keck School of Medicine all throughout undergrad! Oh well...)

Best of luck to everyone waiting to hear from USC! Quite an accomplishment -- especially since a previous poster said they were only hiring 10 applicants to the Versant program this year, right? And don't forget to load up on rocking the cardinal & gold once you start working too :yeah:

Hey sasagirl,

are you currently a nurse at uscuh?? if so, how long ago and how was the hiring process for you?

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Hey sasagirl,

are you currently a nurse at uscuh?? if so, how long ago and how was the hiring process for you?

btw, i know about that heated rivalry between UCLA and USC. so nuts! I didnt even want to submit my letter of rec. from a clinical preceptor I had while at UCLA Lab School. The letter head was huge i figured that it might throw off the recruiters and quickly put my application in the "heck no" pile. haha

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Specializes in Ortho/Neuro/Trauma.

@RN,BSN,PHN

Woops, maybe should have clarified more -- I did my undergrad at USC with a different major and worked at Keck school of medicine during this time doing lab research and tutoring ...all non-nursing related (I just finished an accelerated BSN program at a different school) so I'm completely unsure of the hiring process at USCUH :/ sorry. i just thought I would've been considered just being alumni and having work experience in the university already, but apparently not :p

Ah, did you really not submit an LOR from a preceptor from UCLA?? The rivalry is pretty heated-- but friendly (at least I'd like to think! lol) for the most part. That would be just wrong if they were to exclude someone based on the institution they are affiliated with! But, we'll see, hope you hear good news soon and definitely keep us posted once you learn more (I'm actually interested in the outcome and the amt of people hired-- specifically for Neuro ICU as that was my first choice :( ). Best of luck!

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Hi everyone,

Anybody received a call or e-mail from USC HR yet? Please let me know because I'm still waiting, I guess I will be waiting until I turn 60 ha... Keep me posted, thanks so much.

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Specializes in Adult Stem Cell/Oncology.
Oh, whatever MisterSimba -- being a bruin is EXACTLY why you weren't considered! Just kidding.... I'm actually a Trojan, so of course seeing that ignites a bit of the SC/UCLA rivalry instilled within us :p

(PS: being a USC alumni did NOT put me in an advantage at all. No call, no email, no nothing. I even worked at Keck School of Medicine all throughout undergrad! Oh well...)

Best of luck to everyone waiting to hear from USC! Quite an accomplishment -- especially since a previous poster said they were only hiring 10 applicants to the Versant program this year, right? And don't forget to load up on rocking the cardinal & gold once you start working too :yeah:

I'm not a Bruin. I have no affiliation with UCLA. I was just being sarcastic ;)

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