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Hello, For those who interviewed for these new grad positions , how did you find out about the openings? What were they listed as? Also, could you give me a lil of your background- ADN or BSN? Did you apply as an internal or external candidate? ( Were you working in another position at kaiser prior?) I've been working at kaiser (not as an RN) for more than 5 years, am a new grad, & was told internals get first dibs but I've had no luck after applying to about 20 new grad positions in n. Cali. I was told there are hundreds of internal candidates who apply for the new grad positions. Im curious of how this works in so. cal. so do please share! Congrats to those offered positions btw! Thank you :) -V

Hey All, I graduated with my ADN May 2012 , became licensed in August 2012, and have had no luck with jobs. I decided to pursue my BSN to make use of my time while job hunting. I'm worried that by the time I get my BSN (expected December 2013) I won't qualify for new grad programs anymore since it will be a year and four months since I became licensed & and a year and seven months since my graduation from the ADN program. I understand it will depend on what hospitals consider 'new grad' but just want to hear if anyone has any insight/experience with this..

RNlou- Are you referring to Tele or ER?

Hey all.. Has anyone heard back from the ED yet?

I studied this in my RN-BSN program. If you read up on the Institute of Medicine's report of the Future of Healthcare, there are certain goals that have been set (along with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation) to change the face of nursing to be prepared to beter serve the needs of the public in the future. One of the 'goals' or 'recommendations' is that a certain amount (I believe 80%..correct me if I'm wrong it's been awhile since I read the report..) of RNs have BSNs by 2020 (again, if I have the year wrong, correct me.) Other goals in this report include that nurses are actively involved in decision making when it comes to healthcare policies, as well as are able to practice to their full extent of training and knowledge. With this said, this is why they are pushing for more nurses to have higher education- to be forefront leaders in healthcare in the future. I think we have to remember the reason why there are ADN programs. ADN programs were created when there was a severe shortage of nurses in the US. This was made so that the shortage could be easily "fixed" and students could get in and out of school as quickly as possible to work. Now with the over flow of new grads and economy limiting available job opportuntiies, hospitals can be picky. I think now that there is a preference for BSNs at most hospitals, and the "future of healthcare" is pushing for higher education - one major FLAW in the world of nursing is that there is no streamlined education to become an RN. With LVN-RN, ADN, ADN-BSN, ETC...it was helpful in the past, but now maybe they should fix that. If they are going to require nurses to have BSNS in the future, and if htey are NOT going to hire ADNS, then nursing needs to provide ADN nurses with enough RN-BSN programs that are affordable and available OR provide more BSN programs as a whole. I am currently in an RN-BSN program. From what I've learned during my program search, they are just as impacted as other nursing programs. Most of the nurses in the US are ADN nurses..we need more programs/space available/financial support..if there's going to be this expectation to return to school. Programs are limited and financial resources to return to school. I think ADN programs should inform their students of all this info...so they know where they will stand ahead of time after graduation.

I have a few thoughts on this. For those saying they feel bashed for having a BSN, I'm sorry you feel that way. Of course education is never a bad thing! But as an ADN graduate..I feel bashed all the time. It is SO frustrating when you're overlooked for not having your BSN yet having took the same board exam, same amount of clinical hours, etc. I was on the phone with the recuriter at a hospital I have been working at for over 5 years. She was excited for my graduation and shared new grad program information with me but once I told her I was an ADN grad and not a BSN, things automatically changed. She told me to check in when I had the BSN. I've been a loyal employee for so long that it felt like a slap in the face! Some ADN nurses are ADN nurses because of the impaction of nursing schools, not because they don't want to have more education. I had over 100+ college units coming INTO the ADN program. I had my associates already and had all the prerequisites to qualify for a BSN program- just couldn't get in one due to impaction. As a result, I now have two associates degrees when i could have my bachelor's. Many other people I know in my ADN program already had bachelor's degrees in other fields but their previous education is overlooked because it is not a BSN. I am currently in an RN-BSN program and it is ridiculously easy compared to the ADN program I was in. Because of this I am very happy of the ADN education I had. I feel it taught me so much and never a day do i regret my decision to go to a CC for nursing. The whole magnet status things is a joke. My instructor who has her PH.D was saying the whole reasoning behind it all is marketing and money. So I can agree that IS not fair. I asked the nursing director at a local major hospital her thoughts on this. She said it is ridiculous and prefers ADN nurses because they tend to have stronger clinical skills, yet BSN is what the market is pushing for.

Hey all! Saw this and thought I should pass it along. I graduated 8 months ago and the job market here (Caliifornia) is horrible for new grads! I've heard many other places have similar situations. This could make a difference for future nurse graduates.

Billh5000 i believe after open house there are three.. That's if the dept you're interviewing is following the same process as the ED. :)

edithjg, do you have any tips for someone going in for a second interview? im applying for 2013 cohort & have no idea what to expect with the scenario questions..super anxious but want this so bad! I've been looking for almost a year and really need to help my family out.. any suggestions/tips? ~Vee

Did you happen to hear back from the ED for a 2nd interview? I'm going in for my 2nd and super nervous. Haven't heard back from any other unit.. good luck on your next interivew on the 15th @ med/surge! :)

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Is anyone else going into the 2nd interview for the ED? If so, how are you preparing & do you know what to expect? I'm so nervous! All I know is it'll consist of clinical scenarios..45 minutes of that kinda freaks me out!! Trying to prepare yet feel so unprepared. ~Vee

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I haven't heard from anyone but the ED. I applied to three units..Ed, L&D, Tele, & Medsurge.

Hi All, I realize this post is old but thought I'd try anyway! I'm going in for my second interview pretty soon and am sooo nervous!! Can any of you who interviewed or got hired @ dameron share some insight please? I know it will consits of clinical scenarios but not sure how deep / complicated they will be and I'm kinda, sorta, really..nervous! any info will be greatly appreciated! This job search has been so hard and I want/need this so badly! ~Vee

Hi All, I've been on a job hunt since I graduated last year and finally (thank goodness!) have landed an interview for a new grad/residency program in the ER. I already had my first interview, which seemed like a 'get to know you' interview. Now, I have my second one coming up and was told to be prepared to answer scenario/clinical questions. If you work in the ER, what are some questions that you remember being asked in your interview? Or even if not, feel free to throw in some practice questions for me! I want practice. =) Thanks in advance. :)

They seem very similar to me. Both have the same dx, both cause fluid overload, and in both you spill protein in to the urine. Can somebody please explain...are they the same thing? If not, how are they different? I'm having a hard time differentiating between the two. Thank you in advance.

Hi All, I'll be entering a full time RN program this fall.. I'll have to possibly leave my job in order to make this happen and focus. For that reason I'll lose my health insurance.. I was wondering..does anybody know of any affordable but good plans out there to suggest? What did you do/are you doing? Did you go through your program without insurance? Where did you get your insurance from if you had any (if not working and not on parents' or spouses' plan..) Thank you!

Hi All, I've been looking everywhere for some info on USN's nursing program in Henderson. Are there any nurses out there who have graduated from their RN program? It's very appealing but all I know about it is what's been put on their website. I really want is to hear some reviews from former students..or maybe even if you know a former student and heard anything they had to say. I'm curious about the instructors, how well orgranized they are with the program, how prepared you felt for the nclex and to enter the field after graduation..basically..is it worth the tuition? Thank you.

I know this is a late post (as the question was posted awhile back..) but i just had to reply because I love working for Kaiser. (employed with them a little over three years.) I'm not a nurse, will be someday (enrolled for an RN program this fall..) and I hope to return to Kaiser after I get my experience. All I can say is great benefits and great flexibility. I consider myself spoiled. If you get the chance, I say take it.

Hello :) I recently received my acceptance letter to CCSF's RN program. Anybody have any input on this program? Prior to recieving my letter... (because I didn't expect to get in) I applied to an out of state BSN program and have an interview SOON (the same time i need to notify CCSF if i'll be attending or not.) (i heard the interview is nothing to sweat about if they've invited you for one.) This program is 1.5 years and the tuition is $45,000 plus living expenses. My question is..where would you go? Cheap and close to home but then another year + for a BSN VS. directly to BSN but expensive? My main reason for wanting to take the leap directly into the BSN program is because I've heard hospitals in CA will soon only hire BSN rns. Anybody hear anything like this before? If I get my ADN (and I already have an AA ) and can't get a job because I don't have my BSN- I'd be sooooooooo disappointed. Ultimately, a BSN is what I want and I'm pressed for time. (fam needs to retire.) but i've heard so many horror stories from people taking large loans and saying it's not worth it. What would you do?

Hi All, I'm in a bit of a dilemma and would like some advice. :) So, I've applied to numerous schools since 2008 and have been rejected time after time to RN programs. Out of nowhere this year, I have two options! I've got into an RN program at a well known city college with a nursing department with a good reputation. The problem is, I have my AA and I've always wanted my bachelors! A CC will not grant me a bachelors. The upside is that it's close to home (about 15 minutes) and very cheap. I got into this school totally unexpectedly (lottery with about 1000 applicants and I pretty much had NO hope of being selected and did!) At the SAME time, I was already planning to move out of state for a BSN program that contacted me for an interview. My interview is coming up the SAME WEEK as the DEADLINE for me to make a decision for the CC. (I've been told by someone on the interview panel that the interview is a breeze and you really need to mess up in order to not get in.) The upside to the BSN program is that its a year and a half (verses the city college one at 2 years.) and I would get my bachelors! (finally!) The downfall is that tution is $45,000 plus living expenses (rent, food, transportation, bills, etc.) They can cover my tuition in a loan but I'd have to carry out a private loan for living expenses. I've had a roomate set up and was mentally preparing myself for the move! I'm so confused. I know that I can do an RN to BSN program if i decided to go to the city college. However, does anybody know if these are just as impacted as all programs? Are there online programs that are legit? And , has anybody tried this while working? Was it difficult to work and do an RN to BSN concurrently? i want my BSN because I would like to eventually work in leadership. :) I think the most practical thing for me to do is to go to the city college since I live close to it and it's cheap. But that BSN i want soo badly! Is it worth the $45,000+ @ the other program? Anyone input from any current RNs with ADNs or BSNs? Are you happy with what you have? If you took large loans, do you regret that? ALSO, I'D REALLY LOVE to find out if this is true- I've heard that hospitals will eventually only hire RNs with BSNs. Does anybody know about this or has anyone heard anything about this? Any answers or advice help. I have only a week to decide and need to make a decision soon ...so I know whether i should cancel my flight out of state or not. Help? Thank you!

Hey guys, I'm looking into different nursing progams and know they have to be accredited. But... I've researched some accredited by the NLN and some by the CCNE. ..yet I have no idea what the difference is between the two and why they are separate. Do either higher standards than the other? Is one more important than the other? Does anybody know- do employers prefer one over the other when they look at your educational background? I'm hoping getting an answer to this question will help me in my decision on which campues to send my applications to.. Thanks for any input.

I'm researching different programs and know that to excel I must attend a school that's accredited. My question is by who..? I've heard the NLN, but are there any other organization that are important for a school to be accredited by? My goal is to earn my BSN then ultimately move on to MSN.

I don't really have advice because I too do the same! I haven't had to explain in terms of the 'nursing shortage' and job security, but i've had to explain many times to friends, relatives, co workers, etc..who know I am prenursing..why I haven't graduated yet. Many ask when the day will come but Im having trouble even getting into a program. I've had to explain the wait lists, how schools are impacted, the difference between LVN and RN and bridge programs to BSN programs etc. So now I just nod my head and say, yup..im not finished. Lol. I know how you feel.