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 graduated in May 09 and I recently got a job in Nevada (I was looking in both CA and NV) - Anyway, I did a whole bunch of work researching California hospitals, collecting HR phone numbers and getting information on dates of New Grad Programs - I hate to throw away all this hard work so I was wondering if anyone wanted a copy of the list I made - I have listed hospitals by county, got the numbers to their HR departments, and have info on new grad programs - it is not complete, but there is a lot of information here. I do not know how to post it to this website, does anyone know how to exchange documents or anything like that?
HireMe--- Could I have a copy of your work? It sure is unbelievable how hard it is right now. Keep us updated on how your new job is going.
Wage: New Grad/Clinical Nurse I $38.53/hr Union Information Interim Permittee classification is not represented by a union.
New Graduate RN/CN I classification is represented by a union. Division Descriptions The Burn Unit is an 8 bed intensive care unit providing comprehensive care to adult burn patients from initial resuscitation through discharge. The unit receives patients from Northern California, Nevada and southern Oregon. In addition to direct patient care activities, the staff of the Burn Unit is active in ongoing burn prevention efforts, education of health care providers throughout northern California and burn research. Minimum Requirements Burn Nursing experience at Level I Trauma Center preferred.Must have 5th semester preceptorship in similar setting (Burn ) preferred or recent volunteer experience in a Burn ICU. BSN Preferred. Student rotations/preceptorship (include total hours of preceptorship) must be documented on resume or application in order to be considered for interview.
Preference will be given to current UCD / UCDHS employees and current UCD / UCDHS layoff candidates Responsibilities Positions to provide all of the range of responsibilities and duties allowed by the Nurse Practice Act; provides direct patient care to adult patients using nursing process and is accountable for own practice. Participates in patient and staff education, demonstrates leadership skills. Requirements Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with California RN/IP license. Ability to work overtime, float to other areas and work weekends. Passing of Performance Demonstration, Policy review and Medication Exam. CPR Certification. Special Requirements Ability to work overtime, float to other areas and work weekends and holidays. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English language and utilize medical terminology appropriately. Continued ability to meet Clinical Nurse II job performance criteria. Ability to set priorities and organize work. Judgment skills to make independent clinical decisions in patient care matters. Skill to work accurately and quickly under pressure. Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity. Ability to safely lift 25 lbs. and assist in moving patients, and stand on feet over extended periods. Ability to teach clinical skills. Knowledge of legal implications for clinical practice. Knowledge of performance improvement and research process. "This position is subject to a criminal background investigation."
UC Davis seems like a really nice place and they truly are looking for people who have precepted in similar units. I got grilled on my clinical experiences. I swear the manager had like a packet of 10 or pages of interview questions. Lots of critical thinking questions. This was my longest interview yet.. 45 minutes eep. But I actually preferred it than the other interviews where I had to basically sell myself in 10 minutes.
I too interviewed for one of the new grad positions on the Cardiothoracic Step-Down unit. I precepted on that unit and it is an fantastic place to work. The manager on that unit is awesome! She is by the book and supports her staff to the fullest! I know this position was listed with 2 openings! Hopefully we will both get a job! I know I missed some things on her scenario questions, but i'm hoping it was good enough!
UC Davis seems like a really nice place and they truly are looking for people who have precepted in similar units. I got grilled on my clinical experiences. I swear the manager had like a packet of 10 or pages of interview questions. Lots of critical thinking questions. This was my longest interview yet.. 45 minutes eep. But I actually preferred it than the other interviews where I had to basically sell myself in 10 minutes.
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
OK guys, this is the absolute final warning regarding posting email addresses in this thread. I really would hate to close it because there are so many of you looking for work but despite posting twice not to post email addresses people are still posting them. I promise you the next time I see a email address I will close this thread.
OK guys, this is the absolute final warning regarding posting email addresses in this thread. I really would hate to close it because there are so many of you looking for work but despite posting twice not to post email addresses people are still posting them. I promise you the next time I see a email address I will close this thread.
Hello,
Noticed you have 20 + experience as a nurse. Do you by chance have information of where I can apply at? I have been working as a RN in northern CA since August 17th, in the middle of no where. I want to move to central or southern CA. Do you have any advice on what I can do? please...
ilovenursing2009
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HI!! I would like the list that everyone is talking about. THANKS!!!