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I haven't heard back yet. I applied to 2 training programs and some Clinical Nurse I positions but only got emails about my ranking. I spoke to a nurse that works at one of the hospitals and she said we should wait a couple months because they are currently training new nurses that applied a couple months ago.

I was hospitalized because of an illness I've had for years and got worse but has gotten better since my doctor found out what was wrong and taking a new medication. I just messaged my doctor a few minutes ago to give me a doctors note to give my employer for proof I was sick. I think I'm ready to start work next week for sure. I think it's normal for everyone to feel a bit anxious starting a new job in an unknown environment and new people. It's just that I haven't worked at a facility in 8 years since I was an LVN. I felt bad postponing work more than once even though I had a good reason too. Once I start work, I'm going to do my best and push forward.

I was supposed to start my first day at work 11 days ago but I was not feeling well the night before. I drove to work that morning, parked and sat in my car still feeling sick. I decided there was no way I could work feeling like this, so I drove home and called my employer that I could not work. They were understanding and wanted me to start when I'm ready. I ended up going to the ER that night and was discharged the following morning. I called my work again and told them I won't be able to start for awhile because I need some time to recover. The hiring manager said "It's fine" and "to take my time". 1 week later he calls me and leaves a voicemail asking if I can work in 3 days and when I called back, he was not in the office and will be off for the weekend. Today is Monday (3 days after he called me) and I called them that I need one more week to recover and I can start 1 week from today. The hiring manager said "OK, just call me when you are ready" and "thank you for telling us". I don't know if I'm over thinking and worrying over nothing but I feel like I keep postponing work when they want me to start working as soon as possible. I'm worried I'm making their work harder than it should be and they are probably thinking I'm the type of person that makes excuses and last minute changes. It's like I'm giving a bad first impression and I haven't even started working yet. I just wanted to make this post so that I can vent and express myself and wanted to know what others think about my situation. Did I make a bad first impression? Do you think my employer will see me differently from now on? I hope they will call me back to let me know if I can start next week. I also have a feeling that the hiring manager has so much going on that he forgets what I say. I hope he doesn't call me to start this week when I already told him I can start next week. Then it'll seem like I'm postponing again LOL.

The last time I worked at a facility was 8 years ago in an Assisted Living setting as an LVN. I graduated as an RN last year and will start working at a SNF tomorrow. It feels like the hiring managers are in a rush to get me in and start working. I know it's normal to feel anxious but I'm just terrified not knowing what to expect and feeling that I'm not ready to work in a fast paced environment. It's been sooo long since I've worked at a facility. I'm having all these negative thoughts questioning if I'll be a good nurse, will people treat me bad, will people complain that I'm too slow, etc.? I'm feeling super anxious because I'll be in an environment I'm not familiar with and being around new people. If anyone here has worked in a SNF as an RN, how was your experience like? How was it like starting with orientation day, how long did you train before being on your own, and how long did it take for you to feel comfortable working alone? Also, what is the usual routine for an RN at a SNF (for AM shift)? I've worked as an LVN on and off for 10 years (assisted living for 2 1/2 years and home health) and I feel like I don't have that much work experience since there were times I was unemployed for 2 years on and off. It's like my skills are a bit rusty and there will be so much to learn working as an RN. I'm almost in my 40's and I feel like I won't be as skillful and knowledgeable as other nurses and people will complain about me. I know there are many people in this forum that post very similar experiences but I just wanted some advice and encouragement that can help me push forward and maybe make my week a little better. Thanks.

Welcome! I got the same email but haven't heard from them after that. A nurse working there told me to wait a couple months because they are still training new nurses that applied before us. Good luck! Welcome! How did the interview go and what was your rank number when you got an email from them?

Hi everyone, I'm new to this thread and I got an email on 9/1 for the Specialty training program. I'm ranked 82 and was wondering how long it took for them to contact you for an interview. Also, what was the process like once they called you until the time you started working. What were some questions they asked you? I'd love to hear some of your experiences and how you like the training program so far. Thanks!

I made this thread for anyone that applied to the Specialty Training Program for the County of Santa Clara ( Valley Medical, O' Connor and St. Louise hospital) ?! Has anyone applied to this program before and how long did it take you to get a response back from them?

So I’m guessing that’s it… no more invites? ?

Did anyone get invites for the 11th interview yet?

Adult Surgical was my first choice

I haven't gotten anything yet. I wonder if they will still send out invites after today even though the job application says no later than August 8.

I keep refreshing this forum to see if anyone was contacted for an interview already LOL

I will be graduating from my BSN program this July and my goal is to work MedSurg at Kaiser in NorCal (bay area) and have so many questions so I can prepare myself ahead of time: 1.) What should I do as a newgrad trying to apply at Kaiser for a MedSurg position? 2.) Does Kaiser in NorCal have any Newgrad programs and how would I apply for it? Will I have to apply in the "career" section on the Kaiser website? I was only able to find out that "SoCal" has a Newgrad program but found no information about NorCal. 3.) When should I start applying for a job? I was told that I should start applying for an RN position now even though I'm still in school. Thanks!