City of Hope - Duarte New Grad RN Residency Program (September 2024)

[roxyt]

Hello,

I'm not sure if one was already created for this cohort, but I couldn't find one! I am starting this thread for updates for the September residency program (interviews, questions, support, and general updates).

Hoping to meet some new people!

I applied to COH today! Good luck to all

[DXRN]

Latte01 said:

Hi! I submitted mine on June 3 and can still make changes, including deleting and re-uploading files. I believe we can do so until the application closes. 

Also, does anyone know if we upload letters of recommendation?

Thank you so much for this information !  I uploaded my letters or recommendation it mentioned under the documents you could upload transcripts or letters of rec including resume or a cover letter 🙂

[Latte01, ASN, BSN]

DXRN said:

Thank you so much for this information !  I uploaded my letters or recommendation it mentioned under the documents you could upload transcripts or letters of rec including resume or a cover letter 🙂

NP & Thank you! ◡̈

[DxRN1]

Did anyone attend the virtual information session today? I couldn't make it as I had clinicals ☹️. I was wondering if anyone can provide a run down on what was covered or any important information. TIA!

[sakura0123]

Thanks for making this thread! I applied when the application opened, but in the information session yesterday they said that the program is for RNs with less than 1 year experience. I will have one year of experience by the time the cohort starts, but not in acute care so I don't know if my app will be disqualified. 

[sakura0123]

DES RN said:

Did anyone attend the virtual information session today? I couldn't make it as I had clinicals ☹️. I was wondering if anyone can provide a run down on what was covered or any important information. TIA!

From what I remember, they talked a bit about city of hope and their mission/core values. Then they had the managers of the different units talk a little about themselves and their unit. They also talked about the new grad program. There's some one-on-one mentoring and also a project that you do with your cohort. I'm pretty sure they also said they're looking to hire 15-25 new grads, but in the job posting they said 35, so I'm not sure how many they will end up hiring. And here is the timeline for interviews/hiring:

Application Posting Period: 6/1/24 - 6/28/24
Candidates will be contacted between 7/8/24 - 7/19/24
Interviews will take place 7/25/24 - 7/29/24
Successful Candidates will be notified 8/1/24 - 8/14/24
Cohort start date: 9/9/24

Good luck to everyone!

[Lucyyyyy]

milky0502 said:

hi everyone! does everyone have their ca license already? im taking the NCLEX end of June and im worried about having it in time.

I am taking my NCLEX the last week of June or the first week of July. You are fine you just need the license by the start date. 

[Latte01, ASN, BSN]

DES RN said:

Did anyone attend the virtual information session today? I couldn't make it as I had clinicals ☹️. I was wondering if anyone can provide a run down on what was covered or any important information. TIA!

Hi

This is what I can recall:

Submit Resume

LORs (I think optional, can't remember. I would still submit though)

Cover letter (optional)

Personal Statement (optional)

PALS Certification is not a hard requirement. It is only required for some units.

0-12 months RN experience.

Ideally, you should have your RN license before 08/01 but it is not a hard requirement. They have some flexibility on that, but I would aim to have it before then. 

4E is looking for 4 nurses & 6th floor is looking for 5 nurses. 

They have infusion clinics, but I can't remember how many new grads they're looking for. 

I believe they said classes would be online and skills days would be in person.

Irvine location is TBD. You can submit your app with Irvine as one of your choices or top choice. If Irvine becomes unavailable but they want to move forward with your app, they will ask if you are open to other locations. 

 

[DxRN1]

Latte01 said:

Hi

This is what I can recall:

Submit Resume

LORs (I think optional, can't remember. I would still submit though)

Cover letter (optional)

Personal Statement (optional)

PALS Certification is not a hard requirement. It is only required for some units.

0-12 months RN experience.

Ideally, you should have your RN license before 08/01 but it is not a hard requirement. They have some flexibility on that, but I would aim to have it before then. 

4E is looking for 4 nurses & 6th floor is looking for 5 nurses. 

They have infusion clinics, but I can't remember how many new grads they're looking for. 

I believe they said classes would be online and skills days would be in person.

Irvine location is TBD. You can submit your app with Irvine as one of your choices or top choice. If Irvine becomes unavailable but they want to move forward with your app, they will ask if you are open to other locations. 

 

Thank you so much!! When I was applying and it was asking me for the units I wanted, I was so confused because I was like uhhh whichever floor is hiring! LOL I was hoping for Irvine location, but we shall see! I'm a bit nervous as they have over 100 applicants and are only taking 15-20, but I'm praying for the best.

[Latte01, ASN, BSN]

sakura0123 said:

Thanks for making this thread! I applied when the application opened, but in the information session yesterday they said that the program is for RNs with less than 1 year experience. I will have one year of experience by the time the cohort starts, but not in acute care so I don't know if my app will be disqualified. 

Hey, I believe they also mentioned if you don't end up qualifying for the new grad program, they would forward your app to be considered for experienced RN positions? 

You should email them before they close apps! Goodluck!!

[CaliRN14]

Hey all! I was also not able to attend the zoom session but did they specify which units are outpatient or correspond with each location?

[sakura0123]

CaliRN14 said:

Hey all! I was also not able to attend the zoom session but did they specify which units are outpatient or correspond with each location?

I believe Duarte is the hospital and the other locations are outpatient clinics

[Latte01, ASN, BSN]

DES RN said:

Thank you so much!! When I was applying and it was asking me for the units I wanted, I was so confused because I was like uhhh whichever floor is hiring! LOL I was hoping for Irvine location, but we shall see! I'm a bit nervous as they have over 100 applicants and are only taking 15-20, but I'm praying for the best.

NP!

LOL yea. those were the only two I was able to catch. I don't know how many nurses they want for the other floors.

Yes, it's very competitive! Although the other docs like cover letter and personal statement are optional, it can help them get to know you better, your passion for oncology/nursing, and can make your app stand out a lot more.

Good luck!!  ◡̈