City of Hope - New Grad August 2013

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Hey everyone! Has anyone applied to the City of Hope New Graduate program? I applied a few days ago and will post on here if I hear anything. Best of luck to those that applied!

Am I the only one on the fence about this position? I know it would be stupid to turn it down in this new grad market, but I would be commuting 2.5 hours each way.. (Not moving up there for just 4 weeks, definitely can't afford that). They have given zero information about what a schedule would look like for me to decide if I can feasibly make this work - 12 hour shifts 3x a week? 8-4 5x a week? LA rush hour is no joke. It's difficult for me to make a decision based on so little information :(

I know it is such a tough decision, I can just imagine how you feel about it. 2.5 hours one way is a lot! And if you're working 12-hour shifts, that will be from hell. Do you have any friends in the Los Angeles area with whom you can stay?

Just like johnny said, this is a great chance for you to get your foot in the door. The people doing this rollout will be the only ones eligible for the Jan. cohort. This is a chance for you to show them what you're made of as well as to network within the community.

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You have an increased chance, but I wouldn't be overly optimistic like johnny and state you have a great chance. Definitely better than nothing. I wouldn't consider a commute if you're in sd. Maybe look into subletting a room for short term stay. Usually you can find those kinds of gigs on cl in college areas for relatively decent prices considering the area. Factoring commute time you Cna be driving 5-6 hours a day. Time is money, you wouldn't be doing jack when you get home anyways.

Edit- I Googled the location from where im at in sd and it's 2 hours at about 11. Considering you're avoiding much of the 5 and end up in Anaheim it isn't so bad but still, things happen. Waste of time and resources. Find a temp place to stay and use that time to prep yourself for the next big thing.

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I still haven't received a call. Kinda nervous. Keep posting guys! Thanks!

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You have an increased chance, but I wouldn't be overly optimistic like johnny and state you have a great chance. Definitely better than nothing. I wouldn't consider a commute if you're in sd. Maybe look into subletting a room for short term stay. Usually you can find those kinds of gigs on cl in college areas for relatively decent prices considering the area. Factoring commute time you Cna be driving 5-6 hours a day. Time is money, you wouldn't be doing jack when you get home anyways.

Edit- I Googled the location from where im at in sd and it's 2 hours at about 11. Considering you're avoiding much of the 5 and end up in Anaheim it isn't so bad but still, things happen. Waste of time and resources. Find a temp place to stay and use that time to prep yourself for the next big thing.

43% is much higher than applying to another new grad program and SD is nearly impossible to get a job at...... Yes you dont want to spend 5-6 hours in traffic! Consider also the wear and tear on your car and the possibility of an accident - my friend commuted from SD to north OC for nursing school and got only 3-4 hours of sleep and eventually totalled her car....

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Where did 43 percent come from? I've only read the last page so.. Haha. If that's true you'd have to be an idiot or totally confident you're among the very competitive to turn down such opportunity. At least it carries through a be beneficial experience if you're an old new grad. If you're a new new grad this experience may demote you of some programs which do not allow paid experience.

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Where did 43 percent come from? I've only read the last page so.. Haha. If that's true you'd have to be an idiot or totally confident you're among the very competitive to turn down such opportunity. At least it carries through a be beneficial experience if you're an old new grad. If you're a new new grad this experience may demote you of some programs which do not allow paid experience.

oh the interviewers told the people who interviewed that 25 out of 58 superusers willbe interviewed and hired for a new wing theyre opening - they wont accept externals so you can see how good this opportunity is.

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it's not paid RN work tho.

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Ah I see. For it to be from an acute facility and not offer any pay or housing incentive is kind of shady. At least it doesn't prevent you from applying to other new grad program though. I interned as a camp nurse for 2 summers non paid, few days off however the the pay off made it worth it. I was given food and housing and a couple of fat letters of recommendations. I say be the risk taker.

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It is a paid position but its not considered RN work. The pay is about the average for a new grad but still.needs to be finalized.

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Also, one of my friends that applied to the new grad program was just contacted for an interview. He has no oncology experience and they are also advertising for this job on indeed. Realistically, I'm not quiet sure what the odds are for a spot in the next RN program, but if you have no other leads for a job...I'd do it.

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The CIS position is a paid position, but I think v98ginger meant it's not a paid RN work. Although this position is available to new RN grads only, this will not count as an RN experience for most acute care facilities. Therefore, you can't use it as an RN experience for experience positions.

@CaliRN13, I totally understand your concern. It is a fantastic opportunity because of the experience and networking opportunities in City of Hope but you do have to consider a couple of factors in deciding. If the distance is really an issue and you were offered a position already, try contacting the recruiter for clarification on the job scheduling if you haven't done so already. Maybe list the pros and cons and see if the benefits outweighs the drawbacks? If you've already gotten an offer, congrats & good luck on deciding! And I'll see you on other forums! :)

Congrats to those who got an offer and good luck to those who haven't heard back yet! There should be a thread for reunions since I see many of you on other threads as well. LOL.

Ah I see. For it to be from an acute facility and not offer any pay or housing incentive is kind of shady. At least it doesn't prevent you from applying to other new grad program though. I interned as a camp nurse for 2 summers non paid, few days off however the the pay off made it worth it. I was given food and housing and a couple of fat letters of recommendations. I say be the risk taker.
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I don't think the 58 number will change even if it is on Indeed. I know that hospitals are required to post online though so they might just be doing it for legal reasons.

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