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Hi there! I don't have answer to your question. I'm also looking to apply to san mateo hospital. I'm in central cali now, the only place I found a job,iicu and I'd like to come back to Bay area. May I ask you how much experience you have? I'm getting desperate to get out of here...Thank you and good luck!

I'm totally open to sharing apartment with someone. I like having company, and before meeting my partner, I had always roommates and I like it very much. The thing is you need to find someone you get along with:)

2 weeks, 15-31 of Jan, I think. Did you look during the week day or weekend? I know sounds strange, but when I called two building managers, they said they do showings only during week, not on weekends. My boyfriend is also coming on Sat to help me look, so I was hoping to go through most of the search that weekend.

Hi ReyaRN! How did your apartment search go? Did you like any place in particular? By the way, did you look anything around the hospital, if you don't mind asking? I'm thinking to find something around the hospital for the beginning, 3 or 6 mo rent, and after buying car to look further. Anyway, enjoy your weekend! Dine about SF is starting on 01/15, if you're interested; I'm not sure whether is offered in Bay area (it was before). We use the promotion to go to new or fancy restaurants where we normally cannot go:)

Hi ReyaRN! What a coincidence, indeed! My friend works in Redwood city. How are you doing? I'm preparing for the move and I'm little bit excited, stressed, sad, and anxious at the same time. There are so many things to do and not enough time...When are going to Visalia (to sign the contract, or look for a place)? Where do think to live? Visalia has several new apartment complexes (SW and SE, if I'm not mistaken, very nice, they have websites with pictures), 2-4 miles from the hospital. Also, craigslist is a good resource. Because I don't and won't have car in the next couple of months or so, I'm looking for a place in close proximity to Kaweah Delta. There're not many available though. Take care!

Thank you very much for the quick response, NurseAnn! I'm looking to rent an apartment somewhere the hospital. I've have a boyfriend,no children, but he'll be staying in San Francisco (has job there and cannot move) live in Bay area, so it will be only me. I've been looking for a job for some time (about 6 months or so), and I'm very happy to be accepted in the ICU program. But to be honest, I'm little bit scared to move away from him and Bay area-I don't know anything about Visalia (I did research forums and web about the Visalia). People are so friendly though and I love that! Do you live in Visalia? Would you mind to tell me specific neighborhoood/streets(sorry! even with all the info I've gathered about the area, I'm kind of confused) around the hospital (about a mile or so) where would be safe to live for a single girl? down Tulare ave maybe? I'm heading to Visalia next week. Thank you again!!!

Hi NurseAnn! Happy New Year! I'm about to start at Kaweah Delta, and I wanted to know about your opinion of the hospital. I'm moving from SF, and honestly, I don't know much about the hospital or area. How is working for the district? And do you have any advice which neighborhood is safe to live for a single woman in Visalia? I don't have a car at the moment (planning to buy later, but I have a bycicle ), so needs to around the hospital. I know SW part is better than N...Thank you so much! Lana

Hello there- I was just offered position in Kaweah delta's critical care internship program and I was wondering if you guys have any inside information or impressions about the program and the hospital. Also, any suggestions about living and renting in Visalia? Thank you. Happy New Year!

Unpleasant surprise- I'm a MEPN with RN and on my way towards MSN in Acute Care specialty. Well, I found we don't qualify-Stanford takes people with BSN and MSN graduates only, not with RN license (with Master in Biology), even when you're in a Master Entry program. And why would I want to work as a RN after I've have my advanced degree and can work/get paid as a NP? I do need to work for a 1-2 years before I continue with the MSN portion; after so much studying (and accumulated debt), I'd rather work as a NP, not RN... Just my thoughts. Merry Christmas and good luck to all!

I find it unprofessional that HR even didn't bother to email applicants to let them know whether they were chosen or not, especially after the interviewers stated so; a simple generic email would suffice. Anyway, again congrats for the selected ones and MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! Keep applying!

Congrats, Tristar!!!Yea, time for celebration! nothing for me yet.

guys, do you remember if usc requires 2 years commitment after the Versant program ends?

Yes, the interview was more like good conversation, very little stress and they were so friendly. Just wonder what would be the criteria to select people 40 people out of 110...The questions were very standard and I'm sure each applicant is well prepared.

it was easy, actually. very standard behavioral questions, less than 30 min. it wasn't stressful. they said they are going to let us know by email after the 18th. how are you doing?

Thank you, Tristar! your response ease my worries a little. I have problem speaking in front of people, but a group of three interviewers is not bad. Your interview experience sounds almost pleasant:) By the way, if you don't mind sharing were there any clinical knowledge questions,like what would you do if pt stops breathing? Nurse2, I hear you; my clinicals were not nothing close to exceptional, too. just try to remember a pt who made impression on you, so you could discuss the nur diagnosis and your actions.