MisterSimba

Has anyone heard back yet regarding an interview?

I'm about to submit my application for the FNP program. I've worked as an oncology nurse for 11 years. My BSN GPA was 3.8. One of my references is from a PA that I work with. I spent FOREVER on my personal statements, sent them to my NP (a DUKE FNP program alumna) to review, and revised them. I still have no idea if what I wrote is good enough! ?

I'd love to know what you know about their admissions process, especially the personal statements! That's the only part of the application that I still have control of at this point.

I'm applying for the FNP program for fall of 2024. I have 11 years of experience as an inpatient oncology nurse. My GPA for my first degree (BA in English Literature) was 3.72, and my GPA for my BSN was 3.85. It was an accelerated second-degree program that took a little over a year. I've spent HOURS on my personal statements. I'm just super intimidated by the fact that they only accept 43% of applicants. I have no idea where I stand, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed...

SNjacks, I don't know if your friend had his/her hem/onc interview yet, but if not, you might want to tell him/her that it's only a preliminary interview! I interviewed for the hem/onc unit yesterday, and they said that they will call people back in two to four weeks and let them know if they get a second interview or not. It would have been nice to have been told this information when they called to schedule the interview.

Hi everyone! I somehow managed to land an interview for the February 2012 RN Residency program at CHOC, for the hem-onc unit. I'm beyond thrilled that I got an interview, especially since I've applied at CHOC before...more than once. This is my dream job, and now that I "hit the jackpot" and got an interview, I want to make sure that I do everything possible to prepare for the interview so that I get the job! If there's any CHOC nurses reading this, your advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!!! :redpinkhe

Pardon my ignorance, but what's the housing problem out there? I'm in CA and am at my wit's end trying to find a job in CA, AZ, WA, etc... so I'm considering Minot as well. Just want to know what I'm getting into with the housing situation.

Three months? That's great! I applied to a couple of jobs several days ago...I guess now I wait! I really hope I get a call!

Thanks for the info! What does their new grad training entail? How long are you with a preceptor for? I just looked on their website and it looks like they have quite a few openings, not sure they're open to new grads, but it looks like they are.

Will you guys PM me the info about the hospitals you're at? Thank you!!!

Hi everyone! I just wanted to ask if any of you are working on an oncology unit that is new-grad friendly. I'm currently in a "New Grad Transition Program" which is basically like clinicals on an oncology unit...except that I graduated from nursing school last July and got my license last August. I love the oncology floor that I'm on, love my preceptor and the other nurses, and of course, the patients. Sadly, this hospital won't be able to hire any new grads until the middle of next year, at the earliest... I live in CA and would like to stay here, but am very willing to relocate anywhere for the opportunity to work on a new-grad friendly oncology floor. I'm willing to spend hours studying and put in lots of hard work...I just need someone willing to take on a newbie! If you have any leads, please let me know! Thanks!:redpinkhe

How do you feel about your interview? Was it with three HR employees? Mine was last week, and it was with the manager of the Versant program and two other HR employees. They were all really nice and I feel good about the interview. The waiting is torture though! I was told that I would hear back regarding a second interview by the middle of June... I want this job sooooo badly! I got such a good feeling from all three women, and CHLA seems like a really great place to work! Anyhow, keeping my fingers crossed for everyone who interviewed!!! :redpinkhe

Congratulations on the job!!! How exciting!!! :) Isn't it funny how at some point, you forget about some of the places you've applied at? I've seriously gotten rejection e-mails from some hospitals and thought, "Huh...I don't even remember applying there!"

I interviewed with HR, and was told that they would be hiring about 50 people. 19 was for CHOC, not CHLA.

I'm interviewing as well. I was told it's a preliminary interview, and I go to HR for it. Did you already have that interview? If so, how was it?