CHLA RN Residency March 2018

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Hi guys!

Just wanted to start a thread for applicants to the Children's Hospital LA Nurse Residency for March 2018 :)

If you'd like you can comment below on where you've applied and your application status. I've applied to the 5 West Step Down Unit.

Good luck to everyone!

Hi all, my name is David, I work in the ED at CHLA and was a former Versant Resident. I just wanted to make myself available to answer whatever questions I can for you. Bear in mind for legal reasons, I do not represent CHLA. I just want to try to ease some anxiety and provide some guidance if possible.

So first off, as some have mentioned yes the departments do operate at their own speed when it comes to inviting people for interviews, so don't quite fret if you haven't heard anything yet. Many departments are undergoing management changes and new hires but the process is moving I promise.

Expect multiple interviews, minimally two, one speed, one much longer with management, and possibly one with a group of staff nurses. This all depends on the unit.

Speed interviews you you have about 10-20 minutes, multiple managers and possibly others will ask you about yourself. Bring a few resumes, 3 minimum if possible. Do not simply quote your resume, only refer to the things in your resume as examples of your personality. For example an obvious one would be a volunteer opportunity that changed your perspective about what a family goes through.

Also read up on CHLAs mission and values. Find ways to address these during your responses. As mentioned above, we do believe in Family Centered Care, so ensuring you mention the entire family and not just the patient is critical.

Mentioning your certifications and job experiences are all good and stuff, but we really focus on if your personality and characteristics fit on the unit.

If you haven't already, try to contact management of the unit of interest and see if you can schedule a shift on the unit. Not only will this put you on the radar but you will gain a brief glimpse of the ED which could inspire your interview response.

Lastly, don't give up. The evil thought May come to mind of what if I don't get this job. Even more you may get that interview question. Well in that case, say I won't give up. I'll do what I need to do to improve myself, improve my nursing ability, my experiences and then I'll reapply.

Ill try to post more as time goes by, but any questions can be directed to my email at [email protected]

I work night shift 1900-0700, so expect most response around that time.

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I also applied to the Heart Institute and have not heard anything yet. Fingers crossed for an interview! Please keep me posted if anyone has heard anything. Best of luck to everyone!

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Wareham4956 thank you so much for all of the info! I'm sure a lot of us would benefit from all the advice you gave :)

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Hi all! I applied to the PICU. Just wondering if anyone has heard back for an interview for the PICU. Thanks and good luck everyone!

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Hey guys! I just got a call for a speed interview with the heart institute next week!

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Just got a call for a speed interview for the heart institute as well!

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Congrats murse.b28, BSN,RN!

Do you have an idea what questions they will ask us during the speed interview?

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Thanks newnurse1059! you too!!

I talked to someone at the New Grad Q&A session couple weeks ago. She said it was mostly getting to know you kind of questions. Ex. Why nursing, why CHLA, strengths, weakness, etc.

She said she was invited for the speed interview for last cohort, but didn't make it to the next round. and it was really a speed interview, like there were timer at the interview telling them to wrap up.

When is your interview?

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Oh thats good to know! Mine is next Tuesday the 31st. When is yours?

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Hello, everyone!

I had my speed interview with 5w step-down unit on 10/17, has anyone heard back to move on to the next round?

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hi! Do you remember when they said hr would contact you?

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I also got a call for a speed interview this morning for the Heart Institute! However I'be already accepted an offer elsewhere :/ Good luck everyone!

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