Regina_Phalange

WOW!! How did you score 3 interviews?! That's amazing! Did you do clinicals at UCD?

I called UC Davis Health HR and they transferred me to nurse recruitment - 916-734-2362

Do you know which units? I called nurse recruitment today and was told that the majority of applications have been forwarded to unit managers and they should start reaching out to those selected for an interview this week.

I don't remember there being an option to choose a start date either.

My application is still saying application received. It seems like most people have had their status change and I applied on April 29th. Do you think I should call HR and just make sure that it is in their system?

I applied April 29 and it still just says application received on mine ? I was interested in med surg

I don't see why not. If your school sends transcripts quickly and you have sent your application in well in advance, it doesn't take long for att numbers to be emailed. Just start studying for NCLEX right after graduation so you can pick the earliest available test date. I graduated April 24 and am taking NCLEX may 22 but could have selected dates as early as may 5. Maybe it's because my school graduation date was not in line with most other schools, but the board processed everything very quickly.

My application was sent in late March I think and my school sent our transcripts April 30. Some of my classmates got their att the day after transcripts were sent and some are still waiting

My NCLEX is scheduled for May 22. I got my ATT number on Monday night and there were test dates available as early as this week. I'm in the Sacramento area though so I don't know if getting test dates is more impacted in other areas. I applied on April 29th and my application still just says "application received".

***Edited- it's on there under uc Davis health***

Yeah unfortunately they had scheduled maintenance from last night until May 5.

I included a couple letters of recommendation after my transcripts in the single file upload. I don't think it matters much if they are included or not, just so long as you have the required documents. I'm trying for med-surg since it's where I did my preceptorship. What are you trying for?

Hey everyone! I applied today and am so hoping to get in! What units did you all request in your cover letter? I am trying for med-surg.

I actually just called the hospital I was applying to and told them I am applying to nursing positions and had some questions and was hoping to speak with the recruiter responsible for those postings. They transferred me to someone who had all the answers I was looking for, thankfully. The person I spoke to advised me that I should wait until I graduate and get my license because there is a big chance the application will not make it past screening if those required questions are not answered "yes". He did say that many hospitals are creating a nurse pool for the COVID response, and though it does require travel, they are not requiring any experience and pay starts around $100/hr. I have 3 small kids, so I can't travel, but for any other new grads or soon-to-be new grads, this may be a viable option for you!

Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, there are no jobs currently that are explicitly stating they are hiring new grads, but there are a lot that are listing 6 months acute care experience preferred but not required, so a new grad could potentially fit in to that category. I believe most hospitals in California use a computerized application process. Would you recommend I call the hospital's HR department since there is no contact on the recruitment post? I worry that the person I speak with likely won't know what the floor manager would recommend though. I would consider trying to reach the floor manager, however, with how busy all hospitals are at this time I do not feel it is appropriate to interrupt them from much more pertinent business.