peonie replied to SandyMickey's topic in California
Sorry to crash your thread. Firstly, good luck to those still in limbo. Secondly, I'm from last summer's new grad program and I will be moving out of my 2bd/2bth apartment. My roommate needs someone to replace me. If you get an offer (CONGRATS) and n...
peonie replied to xluescluesx's topic in California
I'm in the first cohort and called and e-mailed questions as well...imagine that x 60+ new grads. I believe that there's also only one person working on our paperwork.
Though I do not have 2-3 yrs experience, I imagine that you should be able to find a per diem position or work through an agency, since bay area hospitals seem to prefer hiring nurses this way rather than the old fashioned lets-train-the-new-nurse wa...
peonie replied to xluescluesx's topic in California
I remember coming back from the interview and telling my SO that I won't get my hopes up since there were so many great candidates there. I'm excited and nervous. So...after the online application, we just sit tight til we get further directions, rig...
I'm sorry to hear that. I agree that doing an interview is an accomplishment in itself, and we will never know the exact reasons why we don't get selected. So much is out of our control, and as long as we can say we're doing everything within our pow...
Sooo, 240zRN, have you made a decision?! Also, did they each give you a whole week to accept/reject the job offers or did you ask for some time to think it over?
peonie replied to xluescluesx's topic in California
Lucky you! I now question the importance of those skills surveys...and hope my references didn't devote too much time to them. 5 references is a lot. Good luck!
As a new graduate, most programs prefer letters of recommendation from clinical instructors. The problem is, I've attempted to contact (via e-mail) the ones I knew best several times with no reply! I've only been able to get one strong reference let...
I wish they knew our careers were at stake. Many said "yes, of course you can put me down as a reference! good luck! you will do great" --- and when it came to providing that reference, disappeared into their busy lives. Congrats on your awesome dil...