KaleRN

They hired for Spring NICU spots during the last application pool because there were no open spots for fall. I don't know how many were hired (usually ICUs have like 2-4 spots). My guess is the next time they hire will be in Spring for the Summer 2024 cohort.

It won't close close until the end of the time frame (29th or something)! Maybe just close out and try again in a little bit - I hope it comes back soon!!

Try a different browser, I had that in for the Summer one too!

It starts March 4 and applications are accepted on their portal September 18-29. It's a pretty easy app, walks you through and tells you everything to include.

Well I have written down November 13 but I don't know where I saw that and it really could be unit specific. Sorry it's not a definitive answer but hopefully it's close to the actual day ?

You are very much so not alone!! SD and california in general is likely the most saturated state for new grad nurses but in addition to that, as I see you've already noticed, there are a TINY amount of spots. I originally moved from Kentucky in June and faced the same problems as you and a lot of others. Even with over a decade of history with one of the hospitals as a family member and volunteering, it didn't seem to help much. My first round of applying was for June/July/August cohort at almost every hospital in the area. I received almost no word in that round. This past cohort was my second time and I did end up getting a place in Med Surg at Kaiser. Frustratingly, it's pure chance I believe. If you're able to just keep trying, I say do it until you can't! That's what my plan was. You're doing everything right, it's 1000% not a reflection of you or your abilities - again it's random and more luck than anything. The only advice I have is to keep learning and getting certifications in the area(s) that interest you as that's probably what sets applicants apart the most (or even at all). We are all rooting for you and remember you are definitely not alone! ??

CTICU has also finished giving offers

Med Surg and I just got my offer letter on my portal!

Awww thank you! Congratulations to you too! The manager of the unit called me first and then it was later in the workday (close to five) so I got my offer letter the day after (yesterday)! Mine was PT nights there as I already work as a nurse elsewhere pt! How about you!

I interviewed 8/3 and just received an offer yesterday from Zion! Praying for you!!

Has anyone heard back from CTICU yet! Fingers crossed - praying for everyone!

There were nine questions total. 3 critical thinking left till the end. They asked the classic tell me about yourself and why you chose nursing. They asked why Kaiser and my strengths and weaknesses (for that one it was kind of two different questions). They asked a few situational questions - I remember one being to share a time I had a difficult patient and to describe the situation/resolution. I don't remember the others! Praying for good luck for you!!

Thank you!! It was really good!! It's a panel of five from each hospital and they are all so so kind! You'll do great - let us know how it goes!

CTICU is in review now. They interviewed the past three days or so. Hopefully, offers will go out soon - tomorrow or next week!

Zion!