Corona Regional Medical Center New Graduate (June 2025)

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Members are discussing their experiences and frustrations with the interview process at Corona Regional, sharing details about the interview questions and number of candidates being hired. Some members have received offers, while others are still waiting for a response, leading to uncertainty and disappointment. Additionally, there is a conversation about the challenges of transitioning from home health or hospice to a hospital setting, as well as exploring alternative options for job opportunities and further education.

Hello! 

I thought I'd make this thread for those applying to Corona Regional New Grad Program (June 2025). 

Let's keep each other updated! 

Yesednurse said:

You haven't heard anything either?

Nope. 

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I suppose there's still a glimmer of hope, but I'm not holding my breath. I may start looking for an RN job outside the acute care setting and then try getting into a 'New to Specialty Program' down the line. Hopefully, it's not as competitive as getting into a new grad program.

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So is it true that if you start off in home health or hospice it's harder to get into a hospital? Also, did anyone email her and got a response? She didn't respond to my follow up email 

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Yeah I emailed both recruiters but only one of them replied to me, this was yesterday

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MCCNurse24 said:

I suppose there's still a glimmer of hope, but I'm not holding my breath. I may start looking for an RN job outside the acute care setting and then try getting into a 'New to Specialty Program' down the line. Hopefully, it's not as competitive as getting into a new grad program.

Same here. I've been trying for months, it's so discouraging. Try looking into Prime Health hospitals. I hear they hire new grads and are a little easier getting into. They pay lower than most hospitals, but it's something to get your foot in the door. 

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aninewnurse said:

Same here. I've been trying for months, it's so discouraging. Try looking into Prime Health hospitals. I hear they hire new grads and are a little easier getting into. They pay lower than most hospitals, but it's something to get your foot in the door. 

Do you know anything about Parkview Community Hospital in Riverside? Someone told me they hire new grads.

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I applied to parkview  each month because career services told me to as they hire new grads each month but yet I have not gotten any response. 

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Yesednurse said:

So is it true that if you start off in home health or hospice it's harder to get into a hospital? Also, did anyone email her and got a response? She didn't respond to my follow up email 

I would assume that unless you've been a nurse for many years who's only worked in home health of hospice, then they may have some reservations about hiring you, but if you're a relatively new nurse who only been in it for a year or two, I don't see how that would be an issue.

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My application portal updated to "Reviewed, not selected" today 🙁

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Same, also officially not selected 😞

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Same here,🙄I wish you all better luck next time. As for me I've pretty much aged out of being a new grad since it's been almost a year since I graduated. I'm going to look for an RN job outside of acute care, finish my BSN, and try to network more. Hopefully, I'll have better luck getting into a New to Specialty Program in the future. 

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MCCNurse24 said:

Same here,🙄I wish you all better luck next time. As for me I've pretty much aged out of being a new grad since it's been almost a year since I graduated. I'm going to look for an RN job outside of acute care, finish my BSN, and try to network more. Hopefully, I'll have better luck getting into a New to Specialty Program in the future. 

I'm going to do the exact same. My student loans are kicking in next month so I need something really fast. I wish you the best of luck as well. We got this.

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