Hi Parlislon, No I don't call them...I just happen to float to the peds floor that day so I asked. I wouldn't call HR, I think they get enough phone calls every day. I agree, I'm so nervous with...
i have to retract my earlier message! The unit director for pediatrics informed me that she'll be taking 5 new grads this summer (the charge nurse must have meant 10-12 new grads for the whole year)...
For those of you that put peds as their top unit, I asked the charge nurse today how many new grads they'll be taking in the summer and she said that she THINKS that the pediatrics unit is probably...
OMG is it true that if you don't hear by HR by this week for an interview, that we aren't in the running for in-person interviews?!? AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhh this process is killing me
LOL, no noooo. I used to work in the MICU as a CNA so I also had to interview with the unit director for that position. Now I'm on the float pool so I've been able to see how other units
Hi Viruz, YAY!!!! When is your interview? And is it with the RN recruiter?? HOW EXCITING!!!! I have floated to the Neuro ICU as a Care Partner before and the staff is AMAZINGLY NICE and very helpful...
I work at UCLA right now as a CNA and I've seen many nurses that are ADN but from what I understand, UCLA is now only hiring BSN or higher. It may be because UCLA (at least RR is) now Magnet...
Hi, No I'm not sure about their student history...but I'm sure that if you have a passion for the unit that you applied for, the unit managers will see that and want to hire/teach you!
Hi Mard688: A Care Partner is also known as a CNA. At UCLA they use the term care partner so it sounds more professional, I guess. Yes there are job openings but they only hire nursing students that...
HI EVERYBODY! I ALSO APPLIED TO THE UCLA NEW GRAD SUMMER RESIDENCY PROGRAM! AHHHHH I'M SO EXCITED. UCLA totally welcomes new grads in all of the ICUs. I work at UCLA as a CNA/Care Partner and have...