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2026 FNP cohort here. Applied priority 11/27/25, found out I got an interview 1/27/26, zoom interview 2/9/2026. Notified of admission 2/18/2026 9PM via email. I put preferred Tuesdays for Healthcare Role & Policy and just enrolled tonight after getting the green light email. Be on the lookout to be sure y'all can start enrolling!

I heard precepting is between 16-20 weeks for all the units, and then there is an evidence based group project at the end of the 1 yr. Oh absolutely, I wouldn't leave until I had it in writing. So far I just blindly applied to this residency (not expecting much) esp since recruiters reached out to me Thankfully I know this residency is between 16-20 weeks with a project, but IDK how often the classes are... otherwise I wouldn't have bothered if it was the same as the "residency" I already went thru at my current job for sure!!

I appreciate your input! Do you think my outpatient experience may not cut it if I were to apply to inpatient PACU bc it is at an ASC compared to inpatient? And does tele not count as PCU (sorry if that's a dumb q)? My facility does not have one so I wasn't sure!

My home is within Central CA. Much cheaper cost of living so hence the pay cut and I heard they are also out of ratio as of recently but IDK how specialty areas like same day/PACU are affected

The residency I applied to says "less than 1 yr acute care experience" and starts March 2021! I applied to the last cohort but they decided to only hire local graduates... So IDK if they will do the same again. It is also worrisome how our facility is managing the pandemic in which it is affecting staff and we are now short staffed bc so many coworkers and pts got exposed.. Not sure if this is common?

Hi everyone. I'm a new grad RN in tele/stroke in Southern CA for almost 6 months now, w a PD gig as a preop/PACU RN at an ASC. I moved from my hometown yrs ago, but now with covid, it's mentally hard living alone since I can't see friends (I float to covid) & can't go home for the holidays. Night shift also affected my sleep schedule. But I can't help but worry about my family too (also in healthcare). As with most hospitals bc of covid, we're now out of ratio/no CNAs & I feel unsafe/unsatisfied w my care. I also don't see myself in tele that long. Despite my unit being very busy, the pros: love my coworkers/how helpful everyone is, self schedule, generous pay. But we technically "signed" a 2 yr contract but I heard many ppl break it without paying fees bc our hospital is super small/high turnover. However, I know my time as a new grad is limited. Since my current job only had a 2 week residency w classes & 8 weeks precepting, I didn't feel prepared and still don't at times. So I applied to a residency back home which is 1 yr long. Overall, I wouldn't mind going back home to live w my family if it means less bills to pay & having their support. BUT there will be a huge pay cut. If the residency doesn't work out, I would apply to PACU/short stay jobs as these areas have interested me for awhile esp from my ASC job & I feel like it would be a better fit for me long term. The hospitals are also bigger (I.e. Level 1 trauma center) w better reputations compared to the one I am at now but I'm worried how it'll look on a resume Should I stick it out and wait even if I don't enjoy my job/situation/feel anxious or apply back home & leave my current job if an offer comes up in a specialty I want (but fear of the unknown)?

High 40s not including differentials

Hello! I took my NCLEX last week and passed in 71 qs. I mostly used UWorld and read rationales and used both self assessments and copied and pasted the rationales into a TON of flashcards for review! I think it’s also important to also do qs you got wrong. After I graduated, I did 60qs/day (took me like 4-5 hours!!) but once I scheduled my exam I did 130 qs/day and it got easier with more review. I also used Nurse Achieve (it has a free month trial going on, you just need 2 friends emails!) which is another question bank that lets you do unlimited computer adaptive tests, and personally I think it was very accurate in determining my capabilities (it would always stop for me between 61-74 qs). Good luck!

Yes, two cohorts per year of about 12-15 new grads depending on the needs of the units. Good luck to you! I also interviewed with 5N and have not heard anything. Silent on everyone's end other than ICU it seems like!

Hi! I did my preceptorship there in the Telemetry unit and I loved the staff. I would see a lot of new grads, mostly for night shift tho. I have an interview next week and I was told it was gonna be with the Med Surg, Tele, and Surgical managers, but I don't remember if the recruiter told me DOU will be

Good luck to you on your interview! I was wondering if you are internal or external?

CONGRATS!! What unit?

Mine says Under Consideration!

YAY!! Best of luck to you as well! Do you mind if I direct message you? Just had some questions about the process

I received a call just now to interview via Microsoft Teams for their CV Thoracic tele! I am external and do not have my license yet.