CHLA Residency September 2016

anilos81 · Apr 30, 2016

I got a rejection email I have applied for several peds positions and have not been able to even score an interview. At this point I'm not sure where I am going wrong. Is there anyone willing to give me some advice or share some things that might have helped you score an interview?

Well, I have only had this one interview, so I am not sure I am qualified to give advice, but I can try to help you. I didn't do anything in particular, I just put together a resume and cover letter that were professional and reflect what I have done to pursue nursing as a career. If you want to message me we can try to improve on your stuff. We also have a career center at school to help with resumes, cover letters, interviewing, etc. I did not utilize ours (but I probably should), so that may be something else you can look into. Good luck to you!

asian67, BSN, RN · May 2, 2016

Hello all.

Is CHLA'residency for new grad or for experienced nurse.?

anilos81 · May 4, 2016

They have two, one for each. The Versant Transition Residency is for experienced nurses, and the new grad residency is for new grads. Hope that helps!

CalidreaminRN · May 4, 2016

Got a call today for a second interview for onc! It's in 2 weeks but I CAN'T WAIT!! Good luck to everyone :)

anilos81 · May 4, 2016

Me too! Good luck!!!

asian67, BSN, RN · May 4, 2016

Thank you anilos81 and good luck.

honeyboo3 · May 11, 2016

Just got a rejection e-mail for 5W after the speed interview. Sad and hard to not take it personally since the 10-minute interview was essentially a personality interview. Not sure if I will try again next round.

anilos81 · May 15, 2016

Just got a rejection e-mail for 5W after the speed interview. Sad and hard to not take it personally since the 10-minute interview was essentially a personality interview. Not sure if I will try again next round.

I'm sorry to hear that . Don't take it personally, you never know what is being looked at or exactly why you weren't chosen, there could be a lot of reasons. Once I couldn't figure out why I hadn't been selected for an ADN program when I had been selected for a BSN program, it was bugging me so I asked and t turned out they could only choose a certain number of people from each GPA range. So it actually didn't have anything to do with me personally, and it gave me piece of mind to learn that. You could always ask what you could improve on before the next time you apply. You shouldn't give up on it if it's something you really want to do. Best of luck to you!

m9311 · May 17, 2016

I was wondering if anyone has heard back after the second interview for heart institute?

CalidreaminRN · May 17, 2016

Just had my second interview on 4 West this morning and all the nurses in the panel were SO nice and made me want to work there even more. They said they will be making their decisions this week! (holy cow) Good luck to everyone interviewing this week! :)

anilos81 · May 17, 2016

Just had my second interview on 4 West this morning and all the nurses in the panel were SO nice and made me want to work there even more. They said they will be making their decisions this week! (holy cow) Good luck to everyone interviewing this week! :)

That is so exciting I'm happy for you! I have mine tomorrow I am so nervous. I sent you a private message the other day but I'm not sure if you check those. Did they happen to say how many they're hiring for the unit?

CalidreaminRN · May 17, 2016

That is so exciting I'm happy for you! I have mine tomorrow I am so nervous. I sent you a private message the other day but I'm not sure if you check those. Did they happen to say how many they're hiring for the unit?

Thank you!! I will check my private messages right now :) They said they have 7 spots open! You're going to do great!!