California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

[gwafuh_rn]

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..

[tomyjoon]

I just got a part time jon at RAI dyalisis. I have done dyalisis as LVN. I hope this dyalisis RN experience counts. does dialysis count as acute experience? Will I be able to get a hospital job after 2 years in out patient dyalisis? I am so confused, and my options are limitted. any advice? :uhoh3:

[bummer83]

As for the wound care cert, where do you live? I went through a program called AANE who offerred several classes of interest in the So Cal area. It was really helpful and provided me with 4 additional words on my resume: advanced wound care certification.

I personally found online apps to be a waste of time. Phone calls got me interviews. Seriously- get out the phone book and call local community hospitals (200 beds or less) and ask to speak to the unit directors of med surg, tele, icu, er, or whatever interests you and inquire about any rn positions. Do NOT immediately blurt out that you are a new grad. Instead, tell them about your goals, certifications, what you bring to the table, etc. The inevitable question will eventually arise, "what experience do you have". Tell them about your externships, rotations, etc and yes, that you are a new grad, BUT you are bright, enthusiastic, eager to learn, etc.

It worked for me.

hi im interested in being wound care certified but most of the wound care nurse i talked to told me i should have atleast 2 year clinical experience, ive been working for a year now and want to get certified.if u can send me the details about it i would greatly appreciate it. thanks! u have an inspiring story :)

[snlavc]

HI everyone.

Does anyone know if working (PACU) in a surgical center considered an acute care?

Thanx

[cblossom]

hi ,i'm also in sacramento,,where can i take a wound care certification class here sacramento.thanks

[icuuci]

PACU is not only acute care but, intensive care. PACU is awesome, you can go anywhere...ED, Medsurg, icu

Where did you get hired.

[icuuci]

and you need at least two year experience to get wound ostomy certification.

[Journeyman]

Hoag does have a new grad program on their website.

[needinfonow]

Does anyone know what status "completed" means for the bakersfield new grad versant 2013 program mean?