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Awesome, thank you! Forgot to ask : Are we paid every two weeks or monthly? (my HR appointment is in a few days so I haven't been given this info yet).

To anyone from the 2/7 group or 2/28 group: How many hours are we in class that first week? I am part of the 3/14 group and I am trying to figure my budget for the next month and if I have a rough estimate of how much that first paycheck (for just classroom week one I assume) it would be a great help. Any other tips or advice for the classroom days? Thanks in advance!

I went through the second round interview a while back. I did not get the job but I can tell you what I experienced. The second interview is a little bizarre. In my case it was 20 finalists. We were all brought into the same room and essentially asked to do group activites for two hours. Nothing difficult. I suppose they are looking for leadership and communication ablities so be aware of that. It was a very strange process. The style of interview, if you can call it that, doesn't really allow anyone to show their strengths, achievments or personalities. In my experience there was no one-on-one time with any hiring manager which felt odd. When they called to let me know I did not get the position they said it came down to personality fit with the managers and all I could think was, I didn't meet with the managers, how would they know my personality? It was a somewhat fun and interesting intview technique but I felt no one was able to shine in that situation. There must be some evidence to support the practice though or they wouldn't keep doing it. Ultimately, be yourself and do your best not to get lost in the sea of other candidates.

They were rushed for time so they may have had to modify how they ran the interviews. Like I said, I had just heard rumors that second interviews were done. I didn't mean to stress anyone out, just thought I'd see if anyone had had one.

I thought it went really well but then I didn't get called for the rumored second interview so I figure I am out of the running. We shall see...

Did anyone who interviewed today get a second interview?

For anyone who has had a phone interview with Sharp Grossmont, were they just typical introductory questions they asked? Thanks!

I called last week and was told they were postponing their new grad program until 2012. So much for that application. I am surprised they didn't send out an email to the the applicants. I was told our applications stay on file. I could have misunderstood so if anyone else wants to call and clarify let us know what you were told.

I called and found out there are 10 spots for the 1000+ applicants. If I remember correctly, they said we may not hear until mid-July because they have to get through all those apps and at that point they will bring in 60 or so applicants for some sort of interview/meet and greet. I am not sure I fully understood but that's what I gathered.

I too graduated in December 2009. I applied to both LPCH and Stanford Hospital and had my preliminary phone interview a week and a half ago. It seemed as though the phone interview was conducted for my Stanford app but apparently my responses to those questions also go to LPCH. I was also told the deadline was extended due to technical difficulties. I doubt it was because they weren't satisfied with their applicant pool; they had several hundred applicants as of a week ago. Also, my application status changed from "unknown" to "In Process" today, though the status date still says 5/25...strange. Maybe that is part of the technical difficulties they are referring to.

I recently applied to San Ramon's Versant RN Residency program and I was wondering if any other applicants had heard anything. I was told they had over a thousand applicants so we may not hear much for a while. Does anybody know how many spots they have?

I actually just called to ask HR. Apparently, the responses to the phone interview will go to both facilities. From there it is up to the recruiters to see if they want to bring you in. She said even though I stated a preference for Stanford, it does not take me out of the running for LPCH. I would love a shot at a maternity nursing position there. She said in about a week or so we should see a status change to "not selected" or "in review" but from that point on it may take a few weeks to get panel interviews set up. I was told there are 10 spots at Stanford. I am not sure how many are at LPCH.

Bummer, I hope saying I prefer Stanford doesn't take me out of the running for LPCH.

Does anybody know if Stanford Hospital and LPCH have the same human resources department? Or is the hiring/selection process totally seperate? I did my preliminary phone interview with Stanford and interviewer said she saw I also applied to LPCH and asked which facility I prefer. I hope my response doesn't take me out of the running for the other. Also, my status on their website now says "unknown." Anybody else have a status change?

Does anybody know if Stanford Hospital and LPCH have the same human resources department? Or is the hiring/selection process totally seperate? I did my preliminary phone interview with Stanford and interviewer said she saw I also applied to LPCH and asked which facility I prefer. I hope my response doesn't take me out of the running for the other. Also, my status on their website now says "unknown." Anybody else have a status change?

I applied to Stanford on 5/17 and I have my preliminary phone interview today. I applied to LPCH on 5/20 and have not heard anything yet. We'll see what happens... Does everyone who applied get a screening phone interview?

I was wondering if anyone knows much about Doctors Hospital of Manteca. I am interviewing with them soon for a spot in their RN Residency program and I was hoping to get any thoughts or opinions about the facility and location by anyone who has been there/lives there. If I were lucky enough to secure a spot there I would be relocating so info on the city alone would be great too (i.e. where to live, resources etc.). Thanks in advance!

Has anyone made it to the second group interview with WHHS? It's next Tuesday and I got the vibe that it may include some simulation lab stuff. Anyone know if that's true or what to expect? Thanks!

Hi, I graduated in December from a school in LA so I don't have any experience with the hospital. I have a BSN and I also have a BA in Psychology and Communication. My GPA is strong and I have volunteer work prior to entering nursing school. As far as tips, maybe you could have someone look at your resume. Make sure you highlight those things that are unique to you. Also, it is just an incredibly rough market in the Bay Area. Many of my classmates had no trouble finding jobs in the LA area so it's a little frustrating to have so few options up here. Things are bound to improve though. Just keep looking and maybe volunteer and get other certifications to make you marketable, like ACLS, PALS etc. I was thinking of doing that if I can't find anything soon. Good Luck!

Hi All, I applied in December and received a call about a week and a half ago for an interview towards the end of this month. My status still says "application forwarded to manager." We'll see how it goes.

I am a recent graduate of an accelerated BSN program. I have some volunteer experience prior to getting into my nursing program but other than that I have no healthcare experience. My GPA is strong and I also have a BA in Psychology and Communication. I did not get a one-on-one interview so I was not what they were looking for. I was hoping someone who gets/got a one-on-one would share their background just to know what they were looking for, out of curiosity. Some people apparently did not have to do a panel interview and went straight to one-on-one so their applications must have been really strong. It's just a competitive time in the Bay Area right now. Everything will fall into place eventually. Feel free to private message me if you have other questions.:)

That must be a good sign cause my status changed today to "sorry not selected." Good luck!

Just got my rejection email. Can't say that I am surprised. There is some stiff competition so congrats to anyone who made it to another interview! I am actually glad I made it to even a panel interview. Gives me hope that my resume at least looks good enough to get that far. Now I just have to wait for more new grad openings :)! Again, good luck to everyone who makes it further!

You don't have to wait 3 or 4 weeks for official results. Just check the CA BRN website daily. I just took the NCLEX-RN on 1/22 and my name and license number was listed on the CA BRN website by 1/29. If your name appears on the BRN website, you passed. The website is below. Go here and click the link for "Online License Verification System" in teh first paragraph. Enter your name and see iff it appears. It should take a week or so after testing to appear if you passed. At least that's how long it took for me. http://www.rn.ca.gov/online_services/perm-verif.shtml

Pearson trick worked for me. Tested on Friday 1/22 and tried it within 2 hours of finishing and got the good message. Found out I passed a week later, 1/29.