RNPatty

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1. Tips from new grads who got job offers

   RNPatty replied to namiani's topic in California

   Here is my advice. I landed a job in a large well known hospital with no previous clinical experience, an ADN and a GPA of 3.0. It was also the only job I interviewed for. So don't let your academic experience totally discourage you. It is possible w...

2. List of CA State schools that are easier to get into

   RNPatty replied to ChanelCinq's topic in California

   It is only in CA where new grads cannot get jobs. In most other states it is not a problem. This is not necessarily true. My hospital had new grad applications from all over the US because people can't get hired by their home state.

3. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Summer 09

   RNPatty replied to GoldenBear2's topic in California

   lsvalliant, thanks for the PM with the congrats! I am sorry I have to post here but I have not been part of allnurses long enough to have PM privileges. Yes, I am part of the second group:-) I hope you get your specialty! 50 people!!! That really b...

4. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Summer 09

   RNPatty replied to GoldenBear2's topic in California

   after our first five weeks of rotation, they took our top three choices and gave them to the appropriate departments. i took it upon myself to contact the nurse manager for the department i wanted directly via email. she interviewed within a few days...

5. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Summer 09

   RNPatty replied to GoldenBear2's topic in California

   I am kind of surprised about the 3.5 GPA. When I interviewed it was 3.0. I guess with 1700 people applying, they had to try and weed the field down some how. When I asked the person interviewing me how important it was to have your BSN vs. ADN. She s...

6. Cedars Sinai New Grad Residency

   RNPatty replied to rdivate's topic in California

   Hi, I am a new grad currently working for Cedars, if you look in the "Who is Hiring Now" post, there is some info I have posted about their program. Good luck with your interview.

7. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

   RNPatty replied to piscesmama's topic in California

   The open house I went to in Feb involved was a real and my only interview with Cedars before starting. The noise level is high because you are all in the same room. However, once I started my interview, I don't remember the noise being an issue. I wa...

8. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

   RNPatty replied to piscesmama's topic in California

   For me, this is how the open house was conducted. You checked in and handed them your resume, cover letter, letter of references (you needed two), and transcripts. They gave you a packet of their benefits and program overview. You went into a auditor...

9. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

   RNPatty replied to piscesmama's topic in California

   I talked to someone who works directly with the new grad program today. She told me they are looking to hire new grads, but the number of positions is currently unknown. So far, for the fall program, they have received 1200 applications. It could be...

10. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    RNPatty replied to piscesmama's topic in California

    Tell your son that I like the skull too:-) Did you have prior hospital experience? Absolutely none. My only experience is what I received during my clinical rotation. I was lucky that I came from a school that really offered a lot at the clinical set...

11. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    RNPatty replied to piscesmama's topic in California

    piscesmama, I don't think I can respond to your PM. I have not posted enough to have that privilege. Though I am still new to this board and I may be missing something. I don't see an option I can pick to reply. I am sorry to respond here, but I did ...

12. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    RNPatty replied to piscesmama's topic in California

    lovethepeople Try this link: http://www.leadingthequest.com/grads.php Select the link that says "contact us." Make sure you fill out a department you are interested in. They should contact you or send an email about their upcoming open house. I am no...

13. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    RNPatty replied to piscesmama's topic in California

    Hi, I was a new grad that was hired on by Cedars in March. They hired 73 new grads, out of 300+ that applied. I went to a lecture at Cedars on Monday. I found out that they already have 700 applicants for a possible 100 positions for their June new g...

14. Need advice in starting out as a New Grad

    RNPatty replied to NeBin's topic in New Nurse

    I would take the job. I am a new grad myself. I just got a job offer last week after three months of looking. I am so happy to have one, I think I did a dance. If you turn it down, who knows when you will get a job offer again. You will still get som...