California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

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2010 is fast approaching so I think there must be a new thread for 2010 new grad program. I hope the moderators will allow me to post this new thread. I'm currently working at Monrovia Memorial Hospital which is 40 miles away from our apt. We live here in Playa del Rey, near the LAX and unfortunately I don't drive yet. I'm looking for any hospitals that offers new grad program for next year. I'm not even sure if I'm still qualified for a new grad program because it will be my 8th month this Jan. working at Monrovia Memorial. Anyone could share any info..Thanks..

I wouldn't share this information. You are creating a bunch of competition for yourself, especially since you have not been awarded the position yet.

It's kind of you to share, but you need to look out for yourself, especially in this job market.

Diane, RN

Its good karma. No need to be stingy. I guarantee you they will easily get over 700 plus applicants from bay area nursing students. Couple more wouldn't hurt.

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425+ applications were received according to HR. Not sure how many positions they have available.

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Iperkrn, did you talk to HR about the program? when I called I was not 'allowed' to speak with any hiring manager. has anyone had an interview with them yet? my application status has said 'forwarded to manager' since Jan. 12. I would love to hear if anyone is getting further than that.

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I called today and was told that interviews haven't started yet for Washington Hospital. She didn't say when those calls would occur though :(

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New grad Versant program at Palo Alto VA - application period from July 1-11, 2010. Tentative start date in September.

Part of their requirement is that you be a "new RN grad within last year from date of application". I came across this with the Stanford app as well. I think it is rather disappointing that they are not opening the door for those who will have been looking for employment for more than a year. Many of us have not been able to secure hospital employment in the past year because of the extremely limited new grad openings in CA and it seems unfair that this restriction exists. Hopefully, recruiters will recognize this and give "old-new grads" a chance.

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Not to discourage anyone, but the postings at Loma Linda University will probably be filled by nurses who graduated from their own nursing program, otherwise they tend to "cancel" them even though so many people apply.

Apply, but make certain to look at other jobs and don't get completely set on that hospital.

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Kaiser Oakland had 5 or 6 openings in the ED for new grads but I think they filled all the positions before they even posted them. It may pay off to have an internal contact or be volunteering for the hospital in which you want to work so that you can get the inside info.

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lperkrn,

where did you find this iinfo for the VA PA? please advise...

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New grad Versant program at Palo Alto VA - application period from July 1-11, 2010. Tentative start date in September.

Part of their requirement is that you be a "new RN grad within last year from date of application". I came across this with the Stanford app as well. I think it is rather disappointing that they are not opening the door for those who will have been looking for employment for more than a year. Many of us have not been able to secure hospital employment in the past year because of the extremely limited new grad openings in CA and it seems unfair that this restriction exists. Hopefully, recruiters will recognize this and give "old-new grads" a chance.

I'm going around in circles trying to find the info for Palo Alto VA, please help!?

thanks!

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thanks for the info!

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Sorry, I didn't get back here sooner. I called the nurse recruiter office and was sent a document detailing the info. PM me and I can cut and paste and send the info to you or you can phone them.

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I am pretty new to this forum. I don't think I can PM. Is it possible to post the phone #? Thank you.

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