Harbor UCLA 2025 New Graduate Program

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Hi everyone! I was recently hired for the NICU at Harbor-UCLA new grad program, starting in March 2025. Im super excited to begin this journey and would love to connect with others who are also starting in March!

If youre in the same cohort (or have any insight on what to expect), feel free to comment or message me.

RN Tony said:

OK, I interview tomorrow. Here we go!

I also have an interview tomorrow! Good luck! 
also does anyone know what you will do working as a relief nurse? 

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newgradlotte12 said:

I also have an interview tomorrow! Good luck! 
also does anyone know what you will do working as a relief nurse? 

No clue. I can't even find any info on their new grad program info. There was someone earlier saying they got into the new grad cohort for March. No details about it though. 🤷🏻‍♂️ 

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RN Tony said:

Apply here. 
Take assessment when provided. It's super easy and takes about 15 min. 
When you receive the results (emailed), send over your resume, cover letter, assessment results, and 3 preferred unit specialties over to: [email protected]

Hope that helps!

Thank you so much!!

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RN Tony said:

No clue. I can't even find any info on their new grad program info. There was someone earlier saying they got into the new grad cohort for March. No details about it though. 🤷🏻‍♂️ 

They offer cohorts every month which is probably why they don't have much information on it. From what I was told during my interview I had a couple days ago you don't spend much time in the classroom maybe a few weeks but you do spend a lot of time shadowing nurses before they let you on your own. 

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newgradlotte12 said:

I also have an interview tomorrow! Good luck! 

How did it go for you? I think my interview went well. It was for Peds/PICU. They mentioned they had quite a number of interviews throughout the day and would hear back next week at the earliest.

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RN Tony said:

How did it go for you? I think my interview went well. It was for Peds/PICU. They mentioned they had quite a number of interviews throughout the day and would hear back next week at the earliest.

Mine went well! I interviewed for Med/surg and the lady that told me also that they were interviewing a lot of people. But I'm really anxious to hear back from them. I hope it goes well for us! 

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I interview with them three weeks ago. I also had a referral from a previous nurse manager, and I still haven't heard anything from them yet. And I was hoping I would hear from them before I made my decision, but they took too long and I had to answer so I decided to go with Providence instead. My friend also hasn't heard from them too, and she interviewed around the same time as me for a different unit.

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Lala05 said:

I interview with them three weeks ago. I also had a referral from a previous nurse manager, and I still haven't heard anything from them yet. And I was hoping I would hear from them before I made my decision, but they took too long and I had to answer so I decided to go with Providence instead. My friend also hasn't heard from them too, and she interviewed around the same time as me for a different unit.

Oh, this is interesting. Well, I will keep this in mind if it begins to take too long. Thank you for sharing!

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RN Tony said:

Oh, this is interesting. Well, I will keep this in mind if it begins to take too long. Thank you for sharing!

Yeah, I would definitely keep it in mind but also if other offers are given to you, weigh it out. I know the pension is great. I also wanted to be there so I can continue my pension but honestly, I'll just get my years in and then I'll transfer to a county/state hospital later. But just keep in mind that I think county offers relief nurses higher pay in the 60s without and regular nurses in the high 40s with benefits. So you wouldn't know if you would be a regular or a relief nurse until they offer you the letter. I was offered in the low 60s with benefits. 

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Lala05 said:

Yeah, I would definitely keep it in mind but also if other offers are given to you, weigh it out. I know the pension is great. I also wanted to be there so I can continue my pension but honestly, I'll just get my years in and then I'll transfer to a county/state hospital later. But just keep in mind that I think county offers relief nurses higher pay in the 60s without and regular nurses in the high 40s with benefits. So you wouldn't know if you would be a regular or a relief nurse until they offer you the letter. I was offered in the low 60s with benefits. 

OK. They did ask during the interview if I was wanting a relief position or full-time. I did say full-time. 

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are they offering FT new grad positions this cohort? during my interview they said FT position and not relief nurse

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dogluver said:

are they offering FT new grad positions this cohort? during my interview they said FT position and not relief nurse

I have no clue. They only asked if I was seeking Relief or FT. Wish I knew more.

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