How can I know when a New Grad Program opens?

fromtheseaRN, BSN, RN · Oct 19, 2011

whatever program you're looking at should list the dates they accept applications on their website. most programs i know of are already in the interview process for the january starts, applications were accepted in september.

Silvana RN · Oct 20, 2011

I understand that... but how do u know when each hospital has one? do u have to check one by one????

There are so many hospital in California... any shortcut? :-)

Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · Oct 21, 2011

Keep checking the websites.

I think Sharp and Kaiser have just opened up for new grad applications. The problem is that the application windows are usually pretty narrow, usually just a couple of weeks.

pitaya · Oct 24, 2011

Check the hospital websites you're interested in EVERY DAY. I applied for new grad programs and my top hospital only had the applications up for one week online, so I had to be persistent in my checking or else I would have missed it.

mom35 · Oct 24, 2011

I check all hospital websites in my area q. day and I check on indeed.com and simplyhired.com for hospitals that I could possibly relocate to. Unfortunately many of us are either having to relocate or drive a long commute to get in a new grad program-at least that is my experience in DFW texas! Good Luck and be persistant!

allnurses Guide · Oct 25, 2011

Yep, you have to check each one individually every single day. Good luck.

NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN · Oct 25, 2011

I've been checking every day and calling nurse recruiters.

missE · Oct 25, 2011

is kaiser officially open for new grads or are they still just accepting apps for future employment?

Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · Oct 25, 2011

is kaiser officially open for new grads or are they still just accepting apps for future employment?

I don't know: I'm not a new grad so I wasn't specifically looking for programs--I just happened to come across their new grad posting a few days ago. I'd check with the Kaiser website for the latest info.