New Grads/No Job - Check this out-Transition into Nursing

[elprup, BSN, RN]

amazing new program in ca bay area for new grads that cannot locate employment. read below and website for info - answers to questions are online. looks like good program, except one does not get paid.

http://www.samuelmerritt.edu/t2p/application - for more info and other pages of info.

transition to professional nursing practice

application information

special status application and registration

this application is for:

***spring 2010 transition to professional nursing practice

june 11, 2010 - september 26, 2010

course outcomes:

1. assess clinical competence of each participant and implement an individual learning plan to continue new graduate professional development.
   
2. provide opportunities for guided deliberate practice of rn clinical responsibilities.
   
3. increase breadth and depth of understanding of the healthcare delivery system.
   
4. enhance employability of new graduate rns.
   

directions:

1. complete this application and submit with the following documentation-
   
   • professional resume with education (include gpa for nursing major), work, and any healthcare related volunteer experience. list clinical rotations with location and number of hours.
     
   • concise statement addressing 3 short term goals for professional development you will target during the 15 week program. describe at least one achievable outcome for each goal.
     
   • state any restriction on your participation, e.g. shift, day(s) of the week, transportation, other.
     
   • copy of rn license (both sides).
     
   • list or describe your efforts to obtain rn employment since graduation. include the response of the employer.
     
   • application must be received at Samuel Merritt University school of nursing by 5pm on april 30, 2010
     

[*]if accepted, must submit to samuel merritt university office of admission, by specified deadline, a non-refundable $50 processing fee payable to samuel merritt university.

[*]if accepted must submit, by specified deadline, documentation of all preclinical requirements for clinical facility/agency providing the clinical experience e.g. bls-hcp, immunizations.

[*]no tuition will be charged for participation in the program. this is a student experience not a paid position. smu is seeking funding to provide a modest participant stipend. there is no promise of employment on completion of the program.

[*]admission is for this course only, and is not indicative of future admission to a samuel merritt university program.

application:

• download the application form
  

[mixedfruit]

Ok I understand the no pay situation, but "no promise of employment on completion of the program. " ?

o.O

[NickiLaughs, ADN, BSN, RN]

All it's going to be is a review for those who have been out of nursing school for a while and have yet to find a job. Sort of like a clinical refresher course.

There is no job guarantee associated with it or anything.

Dunno how amazing I would call it because most people who do it will still be job hunting after.

[lala_rn09]

wow thank you for sharing... this sounds really good considering i have been out of school since May 09 :0(

[vegas2009]

Calfornia is really getting smart on how they handle their own! I would do this program IF I was living in the area and a recent grad. I hope more of these programs pop up all over the state! It is a good program even if it doesn't guarantee employment.

[Testa Rosa, RN]

CSUEB has a program like this to out of the Hayward campus. Definitely good if you want to keep your skills up. I think if hospitals were smart they would use this sort of program as free new grad training given the expense of getting a new grad up to speed is often cited as a reason for not hiring.

[HeartsOpenWide, RN]

Ok I understand the no pay situation, but "no promise of employment on completion of the program. " ?

o.O

Its a COURSE not a new grad program

[mixedfruit]

Its a COURSE not a new grad program

sorry i misunderstood it.

I would definitely look into it as well.

[1blue&1browneye]

although not a guarantee of employment, at least one might get their foot in the door with the preceptorship. I am game for anything that keeps my skills up, helps me meet new possible employers and gets me out of the house!

[mixedfruit]

although not a guarantee of employment, at least one might get their foot in the door with the preceptorship. I am game for anything that keeps my skills up, helps me meet new possible employers and gets me out of the house!

Yes. I already stated I misunderstood it. I thought it was a PROGRAM.

I DO think it will be a good experience.

[50caliber]

Its another thing you can put on your resume that will make you that much better than your competition/classmates. Beats sitting at home and randomly applying online to hospital websites.