Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) RN Residency July 2022

[newgradnurse0898]

Hello! I haven't seen a thread for the upcoming July 2022 cohort and wanted to create one. I just applied and I'm crossing my fingers for this one. Feel free to share any insights or any updates on the application process. 

Good luck to everyone!

[woopdee]

3 minutes ago, anairb said:

Mine was 12 minutes!!?

I got discouraged after!? Especially seeing other peoples’ ^^ interviews lasted up to 40 min! Maybe the lengths vary across units.

Definitely don't be discouraged!! My friend's PICU interview was super short too compared to my interviews in the number of questions they asked her. My interviews were also all supposed to be 45 minutes long.

During mine, they asked around 10-12 questions (I was so frazzled and this is why I can't even give specificity in the questions they asked me bc I honestly already forgot LOL) and I would say I answered them all in 1-3 minutes. I also asked 2 questions for them in the end! So it definitely adds up.

Wishing only good news for all of us! What's meant to be is already yours ? 

[anairb, BSN, MSN, RN]

9 minutes ago, woopdee said:

Definitely don't be discouraged!! My friend's PICU interview was super short too compared to my interviews in the number of questions they asked her. My interviews were also all supposed to be 45 minutes long.

During mine, they asked around 10-12 questions (I was so frazzled and this is why I can't even give specificity in the questions they asked me bc I honestly already forgot LOL) and I would say I answered them all in 1-3 minutes. I also asked 2 questions for them in the end! So it definitely adds up.

Wishing only good news for all of us! What's meant to be is already yours ? 

Thank you for the positivity???
During mine, they asked 6 questions (2 questions per interviewer). I remember exactly what they asked me? & I also asked them 2 questions!

Wishing you the best as well!☺️

[woopdee]

2 hours ago, hamsterlover said:

Hey! Does anyone know if CHLA hires new grads for day shift? 

I'm not sure if this answers your question (and IDK if this is unit specific), but I remember in my interview they said the new grad shift schedule changes a lot, especially the first few months! I think it's basically like we're variable? They also want you to see everything/do everything, so they won't hesitate to change your shift/schedule around in order for you to do those things.

[anairb, BSN, MSN, RN]

2 minutes ago, woopdee said:

I'm not sure if this answers your question (and IDK if this is unit specific), but I remember in my interview they said the new grad shift schedule changes a lot, especially the first few months! I think it's basically like we're variable? They also want you to see everything/do everything, so they won't hesitate to change your shift/schedule around in order for you to do those things.

@hamsterlover

Don’t know if this is relevant, but during my interview (with PICU), they specifically asked me if I’m used to working night shifts. I’m guessing it’s different for every unit 

[newnurse444, BSN]

2 minutes ago, anairb said:

@hamsterlover

Don’t know if this is relevant, but during my interview (with PICU), they specifically asked me if I’m used to working night shifts. I’m guessing it’s different for every unit 

I was asked that as well for PICU haha. Good luck everyone! ? 

[anairb, BSN, MSN, RN]

2 minutes ago, newnurse444 said:

I was asked that as well for PICU haha. Good luck everyone! ? 

How long was your interview, if you don’t mind me asking?

good luck to you too!☺️??

[Mtcc-0509]

4 hours ago, woopdee said:

I had interviews with 2 different units and each asked completely different things! One asked simple situational questions (priority, possible conflict) and the other asked more general behavioral questions (tell us a time..., strengths). My interviews were both around ~40 minutes, and they actually asked a lot of questions within that time frame. 

My best advice is to be prepared with really great clinical stories that show who you are as a nurse. I was super nervous too and I honestly don't think I even did that well myself haha, but I just tried my best to show my personality! Remind yourself to relax and breathe during your interview! Good luck, you got this! ?  

Omgg congrats on getting two interviews! It must be so nice to have gotten them out of the way already! Which units did you apply to?

[Mtcc-0509]

2 hours ago, hamsterlover said:

Hey! Does anyone know if CHLA hires new grads for day shift? 

Hi! I've heard that they do let new grads work day shift after residency, but it depends on the unit's needs

[newnurse444, BSN]

2 minutes ago, anairb said:

How long was your interview, if you don’t mind me asking?

good luck to you too!☺️??

Mine was about 23 mins !

[woopdee]

18 minutes ago, Mtcc-0509 said:

Omgg congrats on getting two interviews! It must be so nice to have gotten them out of the way already! Which units did you apply to?

Duque and 6 East! ?

[wheresmyphone]

1 hour ago, woopdee said:

Definitely don't be discouraged!! My friend's PICU interview was super short too compared to my interviews in the number of questions they asked her. My interviews were also all supposed to be 45 minutes long.

During mine, they asked around 10-12 questions (I was so frazzled and this is why I can't even give specificity in the questions they asked me bc I honestly already forgot LOL) and I would say I answered them all in 1-3 minutes. I also asked 2 questions for them in the end! So it definitely adds up.

Wishing only good news for all of us! What's meant to be is already yours ? 

I interviewed for 5 West and the way you described yours was basically how mine went, too LOL. Congrats on interviewing for both units! They mentioned that we should be hearing back this week or next week so I think the decision timeline depends on the unit! best of luck to everyone

[Newgradrn124]

Wow! 10-12 questions. Congrats on your interview!

Did anybody interview for CV Acute? Did they ask about clinical questions or mostly behavioral ones? Thank you.