carreont

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1. Temecula Valley Hospital New Grad Job Fair April 2013 - Southwest Healthcare System

   carreont replied to SandyMickey's topic in California Nursing

   I was called yesterday for med/surg/tele and I start August 8th. Wow that's

2. What have I done?!

   carreont replied to hkrntobe's topic in California Nursing

   It took me a year to find a job and fortunately I just started working at UCI in MICU. I did everything you did but I've met some great unemployed new grads out there so the competition is fierce....

3. UCI MC New Grad August 2011

   carreont replied to mmack27's topic in California Nursing

   Yes, I start orientation this Monday. I will be working in ICU-Medical. It was nice reading the blog so that I know what to expect. When someone said 6 months of didactic I was thinking that I was...

4. UCI MC New Grad August 2011

   carreont replied to mmack27's topic in California Nursing

   If you want to read it from day 1, read older posts first. I believe it starts with the interview in Feb

5. UCI MC New Grad August 2011

   carreont replied to mmack27's topic in California Nursing

   Good Luck to everyone. There's a great blog about a nurse's experience in the UCI new grad program. After reading the blog I am both excited and

6. Finally Got A Job!!

   carreont replied to carreont's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Sorry I quoted the wrong hospital. I meant to say Corona Regional Medical Center instead of Chino. I've applied at so many I get confused. But I do remember LDrnWNB from that thread (CRMC). LDrnWNB...

7. Finally Got A Job!!

   carreont replied to carreont's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Well congratulations to you too. How does it feel to have to decline an offer? I am so happy. I don't know what to do with myself since I no longer have to search for a job. That took so much of my...

8. Finally Got A Job!!

   carreont replied to carreont's topic in First Year After Licensure

   LDrnWNB - I believe I applied for the new grad job at Chino right along with you. I didn't get that job. How about you? I remember you did get a panel interview. I finally got a job with UCI in...

9. Panel Interview at UCI Medical Center

   carreont replied to TinyRN2011's topic in California Nursing

   I don't know when I will start. I was told to wait for HR to call but I guess since they're hiring a lot more people I may have to wait until the group is formed. I asked the supervisor what I...

10. Panel Interview at UCI Medical Center

    carreont replied to TinyRN2011's topic in California Nursing

    Don't give up. I thought that I wasn't going to get it and I was pleasantly suprised. I had aready started looking outside the state. Also, I didn't have any ICU experience either. Also, today I...

11. Panel Interview at UCI Medical Center

    carreont replied to TinyRN2011's topic in California Nursing

    I was told 4 for ICU during the

12. Panel Interview at UCI Medical Center

    carreont replied to TinyRN2011's topic in California Nursing

    I had an interview and accepted a position for Medical ICU. My interview was on the 15th and I accepted the position on the 22nd. I'm happy but I won't let myself get to carried away until I sign...

13. Finally Got A Job!!

    carreont posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah!!! I finally got a job as a RN after almost a year of looking. I graduated May 2010 and was beginning to look for positions outside of California. I am so happy. So yes it can be done....

14. Corona Regional Medical Center

    carreont replied to NurseVN's topic in California Nursing

    I applied at Glendale and have not heard back from them. Thanks for calling and giving an update on Corona. Kinda bummed now because I have not received a call back for a second interview and my...

15. Corona Regional Medical Center

    carreont replied to NurseVN's topic in California Nursing

    Wow LDrnWNB. That would be perfect for you. I've always had to drive far for work so the drive doesn't really bother me. Can you let us know what the update is once you find out? Do you know how...