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  1. UCLA MECN FALL 2013

    cstark replied to ldytrjn's topic in California Nursing

    Hey Everyone! I want to congratulate you all on being accepted/wait listed to UCLA! As a recent graduate of the MECN program (2012) I wanted to offer my opinion on the program and finding nursing jobs...

  2. Stanford and Lucille Packard RN Residency Program September 2012

    cstark replied to Halleh's topic in California Nursing

    For the summer cohort I applied on the last day possible and still received an

  3. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program - Winter 2013

    cstark replied to LaurenJonesRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Wait, Nashville is notorious for bad traffic?!?! I'm from LA and was looking forward to no longer planning my life around rush hours (more like the entire morning and afternoon). I'm sure it's not as...

  4. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program - Winter 2013

    cstark replied to LaurenJonesRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Don't worry... I'm starting my licensure app this week for TN. I'm hoping 2 months should be sufficient time to get

  5. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program - Winter 2013

    cstark replied to LaurenJonesRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Moving cross country is so complicated! I moved once before (from Los Angeles to Baltimore) and hired a moving company and drove my car cross country. The drive was doable since I had family along...

  6. UCLA-new grad super user

    cstark replied to Janetterd's topic in California Nursing

    Hey Dlib, some advice on Tuesday traffic... It will be crazy!!! I'm from LA and the 405N to 5N at 4:30 is VERY slow any weeknight. However, it is also the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, so there will...

  7. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program - Winter 2013

    cstark replied to LaurenJonesRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm from Los Angeles. Just finished UCLA's masters entry program. Where are you from? It'll be interesting to figure out moving to Nashville - drive, fly, getting a moving company, etc. lots of...

  8. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program - Winter 2013

    cstark replied to LaurenJonesRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I just got my acceptance letter for the Women's Health track!!! I'm so excited and will be accepting. I'm from California and having a hard time wrapping my head around moving though. But the job...

  9. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program - Winter 2013

    cstark replied to LaurenJonesRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I haven't heard anything yet either. I applied to Women's Health. I was wondering earlier if maybe they do they in batches according to specialty? Who knows... but if we don't hear tomorrow, its going...

  10. Scripps New Grad Nurse Residency 2013

    cstark replied to SDnurse2011's topic in California Nursing

    I finished my app around 1:30 Monday. No email either way

  11. UCLA-new grad super user

    cstark replied to Janetterd's topic in California Nursing

    Monday orientation is 8-12, Wed and Thurs 8-5 and Fri 8-12. They said they will try to give us our schedules 2 weeks in advance going forward. Hope this helps... No idea if other peoples schedules...

  12. UCLA-new grad super user

    cstark replied to Janetterd's topic in California Nursing

    I start November 26th and just got an email tonight about scheduling. I'm on inpatient L&D (woo hoo!!!) and have orientation Mon, Nov 26th and then three L&D specific trainings Wed-Fri that...

  13. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program - Winter 2013

    cstark replied to LaurenJonesRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I would hope so! However, since its Veteran's Day (observed) I wouldn't be surprised if HR has the day off. If I had to place a bet on it, I would say Wednesday or

  14. UCLA-new grad super user

    cstark replied to Janetterd's topic in California Nursing

    They are hiring 400+ super users - new grad RNs, current nursing students, and people with previous IT experience. If you're still considering applying - do it! It's a great experience and resume...

  15. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program - Winter 2013

    cstark replied to LaurenJonesRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Agreed! I was checking my phone for an email all day today. I'm pretty positive we will hear next week though. Try to enjoy the long weekend and here's hoping for good news next

  16. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program - Winter 2013

    cstark replied to LaurenJonesRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    My heart skipped a beat today when I saw the email from the recruiter... but just a follow up that interviews are completed and we'll hear more in mid-November. The wait is

  17. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program - Winter 2013

    cstark replied to LaurenJonesRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I think previous tech or CNA experience is a HUGE plus in this job market for us new grads! Personally I've worked as a Health Educator and then in breast cancer research... so health-related but not...

  18. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program - Winter 2013

    cstark replied to LaurenJonesRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    None of the questions were too "out there" or really caught me off guard. Just think about what makes you an unique candidate and sets you apart from other people. The first part was more general...

  19. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program - Winter 2013

    cstark replied to LaurenJonesRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Had my interview today! Everyone was so nice and welcoming. The info the Recruiter sent (PDF on interviewing) was really helpful - have good patient and clinical stories in mind and of course know why...

  20. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program - Winter 2013

    cstark replied to LaurenJonesRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hey Everyone! So glad someone started this thread. I'll be interviewing next week (Oct 3rd) for the Women's Health track. I'm from Los Angeles and graduated in June from UCLA's master's entry...

  21. Stanford and Lucille Packard RN Residency Program September 2012

    cstark replied to Halleh's topic in California Nursing

    I know a nurse in Maternity who said they were going to hire two, but may actually hire three. Anyone else out there waiting to interview with

  22. Stanford and Lucille Packard RN Residency Program September 2012

    cstark replied to Halleh's topic in California Nursing

    It's nice to hear that other people also have second interviews this week. Good luck to everyone waiting to hear from LPCH and those with interviews for LPCH and Stanford still to

  23. Stanford and Lucille Packard RN Residency Program September 2012

    cstark replied to Halleh's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the info and congrats on your offer! The anticipation is killing me, but I know HR is probably really busy today between LPCH offers and moving people on to the next round for

  24. Stanford and Lucille Packard RN Residency Program September 2012

    cstark replied to Halleh's topic in California Nursing

    Has anyone heard from LPCH about job offers? I had the chance to interview with one of the units and HR told me they would let me know by today. My other unit got a week extension and I haven't even...

  25. UCLA MECN Fall 2011

    cstark replied to Sam198's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey Everyone! Congrats to those who have gotten an acceptance or are on the wait list. I know right now is a crazy time, trying to figure out what school to accept and preparing for wherever you go....