California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

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Greetings.

This is my story- I graduated from Nursing School in May 2008 (ADN) and passed my boards in October 2008.

I live north of San Fran and have yet to find a New Grad Program. I've been on Allnurses since last summer when I started studying to pass the boards. I used Allnurses especially the "random facts" thread which helped me pass the boards with flying colors. My family is ready to move out of the area because there is no new grad program avail out here.

I have spent hours online looking for New Grad positions in Washington State, Southern Ca, New Mexico, and Ashville NC. These are the areas, along with the Bay Area that I am interested in. I am looking to see if someone would like to buddy up or we can all help continue this thread and we can help search together for all the possible positions in the areas mentioned above or just in California. I have found that the work done alone is not enough or that I have just missed an application date, or I didn't know that blank blank just hired for the season.

The random facts thread was so hot because it was encompassing info about one main event with up to the minute info. Maybe a thread like "California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?"- and it would include SNF's and whatever we can think of that a new nurse can do in the community, would be like the "random facts" thread. I'm sure I will hear from an Allnurses thread monitor about if this is OK or not.

At this point I am just trying to be creative and use the best resource online, which to me has been this sight.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Piscesmama

DNiceRN,

I also am working SNF and, from what I hear from various recruiters, SNF work "counts" as experience for certain facilities. ValleyCare in Pleasanton, for instance, will interview you after a year's worth of full-time SNF experience. They put you with a preceptor for a few weeks instead of the "newgrad program." Try them! Try Contra Costa Med Center too. Even if there are no openings, they keep your resume on file for something like 5 months...

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Hi Oranges3420,

I was wondering if you can fill me in on what it's like working at a SNF. I was considering applying to SNF as a new grad. I'm assuming they want you to be licensed first and they don't take interim permits? Anyway, my other questions are:

1. did you apply as a new grad?

2. how many weeks of training did you receive prior to working alone on the floor?

3. how many patients do you care for?

4. 8 hr shifts or 12?

5. how many other RN's work with you during a shift?

Any other helpful information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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Hi Dmeneses,

1. I just walked into the SNF and pretty much was hired - they were desperate for an RN at the time (I was lucky). I already passed the NCLEX and don't think they would have hired me otherwise.

2. How many WEEKS training? ha ha ha!!!! I trained for 6 or 7 days and was on my own. Needless to say, I am ALWAYS asking questions of the other nurses.

3. I care for about 24-27 patients - but it varies week to week depending on the census.

4. I work 8 hour shifts but I'm rarely there for only 8 hours. I frequently stay over by 30 minutes to 2 hours.

5. When I'm there (pm shift), I am the only RN for the entire facility after 5pm. If the poop hits the fan, I am considered the "supervisor" (kind of a joke since I don't know ALOT of the procedures yet). The LVNs snicker about that part because some of them have been there for 7-10 years. Don't get me wrong, though. They are awesome nurses and help me out tremendously.

I must be honest: I'm not the biggest fan of SNF but here's the deal: 1.it's a pay check, 2. it helps you develop communication skills w/patients, doctors, and families, 3. you become famililar with medications (lots and lots!), and 4. your time management and organizational skills will improve like crazy.

If the hospital thing doesn't pan out - as it hasn't for many of us, don't be afraid of SNF. It still is a job and you are putting your license to use! If you like working with older adults, it's great too. They can be a total riot and make my day! Good luck!

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help!!! i still have no job right now..still waiting..still praying since i started applying for an RN I or new grad position..thats been already over 2 months ago

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2 more New Grad opportunities available

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, part time positions, starts Aug

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Did anyone apply to this New Grad program? Just wondering if anyone has gotten an email, phone call..anything?

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I have applied to this santa clara new grad and received an email (2 wks ago)stating that the application has been received and they will contact applicants if they are selected for the series of interview. it seems they have received alot of applications.

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Specializes in Vascular Surgery.
Did not hear anything from them either. In the same boat as you are :(

UC Davis currently has a hiring freeze. :(

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Specializes in Med-Surg, & ED.

I have a gutt feeling this is it for new grad positions this year. I took the first chance of getting into a hospital and will be taking online classes for forensic nursing at UCR and will email victims of crimes department as soon as I get to CA, hope to get at least a volunteer position in the victims of crimes dept. I am hopeful. No matter what position you guys have the opportunity of getting into, DO IT. Time will fly so fast and it will be either with a good pay check or not. Plus, you get experience even if it's not your desired position, it will help you get there.

Good luck to all and I'm done : boxing...packing....trashing....bagging...washing....cleaning....my apartment!

Good Bye Utah!!!!!!!!!!!! Hello California!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm coming back home!!!!!!!!!!:crying2::D

My hubby and I will start driving with 4 kids, whilst dragging two cars, and a uhaul tomorrow at 9 a.m. UT time to CA...!!!!

I'm scared for what awaits, but have to jump in the pool no matter what! This economy will drag you if you don't build thick skin and tough it up! I'll have t o be very tackful and wise in many decisions I make from now on.

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Specializes in Med Surg, Telemetry, Long Term Care.

Im currently working at Monrovia Memorial Hospital.Its a sub acute just like Vista and Kindred

1. did you apply as a new grad? - I applied as a new grad RN

2. how many weeks of training did you receive prior to working alone on the floor? - 2 days only. One was the paperworks,the other one was observation on the floor. On my 3rd day,I was supposed to have orrientation during the night but everybody was so busy,even my presceptor who was busy doing admission wasnt able to orrient me. They give me 4 patients and one of the patient is sedated and has a bp of 200 plus/90 plus.hehe!!! My supervisor was irritated at me that time.

3. how many patients do you care for? When they know that I cant handle 4 patients,they gave me 2 until I get used to it,then 3, 4.The maximum that I have is 5.

4. 8 hr shifts or 12? 12 1/2

5. how many other RN's work with you during a shift? 3 rn, 1 lvn or 2 rn, 1 lvn

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Specializes in Med Surg, Telemetry, Long Term Care.

By the way, Methodist Hospital in Arcadia has a new grad program which will be starting on sept. I just applied online.

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Specializes in Med-Surg/Telemetry.

Scripps Chula Vista has an ICU RN training program that is due to start Fall 2009. :)

Here

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How do I go about applying?

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