nicole15

Hello! I was offered a position in L & D at Sharp Mary Birch which I gratefully accepted. I graduated from University of Oklahoma Accelerated BSN program in San Diego in August 2010. We did all of our clinicals at Sharp facilities around the county. I had no previous nursing experience! This was the 2nd time I applied to Sharp's New Grad program, the first time I didn't even receive an email confirming receipt of my app, etc. Because I wanted to focus on Women's Health, I took a class called "Regional Perinatal" which is a class that Sharp sends their employees for training. The cost is close to $1000 and it is a 6 week class, two days a week, for eight hours a day. I also completed certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN Fetal Monitoring, Regional Perinatal. When Sharp posted New Grad positions, Mary Birch required that specific class. I highly reccommend the class for those who want Women's Health! At the end of the day, an employer wants to see your motivation and determination. For those who don't get a position this time around, focus on an area you want to work and do everything you can to prepare yourself, (IV certs, EKG, ACLS, etc). For those interviewing.....I had a panel interview as well and they asked a lot of behavioal questions.....be prepared with answers to all possible BQ. Write the out, with examples.....let them know that you can critically think in tough situations! Know important lab values, disease processes and nursing interventions.....remember your care plans....take them out and read the info. Most importantly BE YOURSELF, BE CONFIDENT, and convince them that you will make a strong contribution to their organization. Know Sharp's Mission, Core Values, and tie in how important they are to your nursing career! Hope this helps! Good luck!

Hi! It was Mary Birch! A few a of my friends are still waiting to hear back from Chula as well. It's funny.....my choices were Mary Birch and Chula L & D, and I was only asked to interview for MB. Did you happen to interview with both?

Thanks! I received a call last Wednesday and was offered the job! I'm so thrilled! Good luck everyone!

Hi SDChick~ Thanks for the well wishes! It went great! The interviewers were such nice women and it was very relaxed and conversational. A few clinical questions/scenarios, mostly behavioral questions. I strongly advise studying the John Hopkins Interview Guide! I'm hoping to hear something in the next couple of weeks! Keep us posted if you hear anything, and good luck everyone!

Thank you friend! Let's meet for coffee soon and catch up! xoxoxoxo

Hi everyone. I am interviewing with a panel next thursday for L & D! Any advice is welcomed!

Hi Everyone~ I was also on the Scripps thread and received the "no thank you" email. Sad! I'm sure it will all work out when the time is right. I also applied to Sharp (Labor and Delivery at two hospitals). Last Friday I received a call to schedule a phone interview, which was on Monday. I think it went great! The next step is an in person interview scheduled for April 6th and 7th. I live in San Diego, went to an accelerated BSN program (finished August 2010) and completed all my clinicals within the Sharp system. I also applied last round and never recieved a call. Who knows how they select candidates. My fingers are crossed for all of us!!!!

Thanks for following up with Toni! I was starting to worry, although my status still says applicant review. Congrats to all who received an offer!!!! Let's keep the faith!

Hi Everyone~ I interviewed on Tuesday afternoon, 1 interview---and I thought it was great. 4W La Jolla~ Hope to hear good news soon! Good luck everyone!!!!!

Thanks~ I live in San Diego. I'm sure it probably takes longer because you are located out of state. The trick worked for me and I'm sure you'll get your results soon. How's the job market in Florida?

Wooooooooohoooooooooooo I passed! Best day of my life!

I took my test last thursday in Ca as well and still nothing. Thank god for the "good pop up". I know they post the results at 2 or 3am daily so hopefully we will see our names tonight. Good luck~

That's great news!

Hi all~ I took the test yesterday at 2pm, answered 110 questions and when I got home "the good pop-up". I'm not sure where they find the NCLEX questions, they were all so very random. Should I worry? I'm in CA so no quick results~

Hi everyone, I am a 3rd semester student and was shocked to hear the sad news. To all of those who applied for Spring and get accepted, TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY PEOLPE and be grateful that you were chosen. It is a rigorous accelerated program that offers students so much nursing knowledge. Good luck~

Hi there~ I'm a second semester student at OU in San Diego and feel your pain with the waiting game. I had applied for fall and was chosen as an alternate and didn't get in. (An award letter was also sent to me). The next semester I was accepted and accepted the financial aid at that time. I wish it would have been an indication for acceptance, but unfortunately it wasn't. I'm sure you're in a good position! How are your grades? Were your prereq's finished when you applied? I wish you the best of luck. The program is awesome! I am learning so much everyday! (I helped delivery 2 babies last Saturday which was amazing).

Hi Laura, Hope you're doing well. The program is going great! I can't believe we are almost done with our first semester. I would make sure you have childcare daily. Here is my schedule: Monday-Clinical class at new Granite Ridge location- my group was 1-3 Tuesday- Study Day Off (In the beginning of the semester you will have a lot of community service events, that will take place on the days you don't have class) Wednesday- Preclinical 9-11( go to Sharp Coronado and pick patient, gather info) 12-2 Health Assessment class---sometimes an exam in the computer lab 12-2 Thursday- Clinical 7am-3:30 Friday- Study Day Having childcare covered is a must, at least for me. There is so much information in such a little time that you really need to focus! Hope this helps! Nicole

Does anyone know the fax for the program?

My pants are way to big! Where is the Ace Uniform store?

me too!

Hi Everyone~ I thought the orientation today was great and so informative. Like any nursing program, it's going to have its challenges, especially for those of us who have not had a medical background. They really stressed how important it is to keep up on your studying and apply the knowlege to your patients. This is supposed be a journey that is difficult, but life-changing and I'm excited for the challenge! :wink2: To anyone in the process of applying, I think you're making the right decision! Just stay close to this site and you will get all the answers and info you will ever need!

Mine has not been cashed yet either. :) Is anyone bringing something to carry the books to orientation? I think there are a ton and most likely to heavy to carry in one trip. I'm thinking a rolling suitcase?

Both the checks that I wrote haven't been cashed yet! :)

I'll meet you out front for sure! I'm Nicole~

We should all try and meet up with each other at the orientation. It was so crowded last time, so maybe meet in front of the building at 2:45? Who's in?