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Do you mind providing a link for a particular PHN I job in the Central Valley? I can't seem to find anything. I'd really appreciate it!

Hi! I recently read that you were hired as a new grad straight into a CA county as a PHN. I, too, am very, very interested in entering the public health field. I graduated with a BSN in 2010, worked less than a year in a hospital setting, and now am looking for a PHN job. It's where my true passion is! I've applied to every county in my area (LA, Riverside, Orange County, San Diego, and San Bernardino). My application status says "placed on eligible list" but it's been over a month and still no response. What do you suggest I do at this point? How can I make my resume "shine" with the little RN experience I have? In the meantime, I've resorted to studying for the GRE in order to apply to MPH programs for the Fall of 2013, in case that may help me. Thanks for your help!

I sent you a PM. Let's see if it works :)

I got offered a position at SM UCLA for the cardiac step-down unit!!! So excited! I had interviews with Liver Tx ICU and Neurosurgery as well, so if anybody has any questions about those units, feel free to PM me. I'd be more that happy to help! Hang in there everyone! They're still calling and setting up interviews :) Crossing my fingers for everyone!

I have some info as well. The nurse recruiter told me that it's just unfortunate that there aren't more choices for med-surg units that are hiring this time. Currently, cardiac step-down at SM is filling up and Neurosurgery at RR is still completely open. For neuro, apparently the manager didn't hire any new grads last year and they don't usually hire any. Don't know why. Maybe because it's such a complex/specialized unit. Not suitable for new grads? Hmm... misscaliRN: No biggie. Hmm, are you able to view my message at least? I left my email address in one of them if you don't mind shooting me an email instead. Lemme try again :)

MisscaliRN: I figured it out! check your inbox! and I'm sure you're not tired of hearing this, so CONGRATS again! :)

:'(

Anyone know when the next UCLA New Grad RN apps will be up? The one for next summer?

I'm guessing since I haven't heard back from them at all that I'm OUT. Boo

BridgetvdpGn: I know exactly how you feel. People keep telling me that having my BSN gives me such an advantage, but to be honest, it's not really helping me out right now. I don't know what hospitals are looking for. And I'm not sure if I should try to get a part-time job or volunteer in the meantime just so I can seem "active" (in my resume). Or should I resort to searching out of state? Or how about start off at a nursing home? I don't know what to do :/

i say wait until it shows on your app status online "waitlisted" or "not selected" before you lose hope! you never know, they could just be falling behind or maybe others are already getting job offers somewhere else, so it'll open up more spots. Keep positive! :)

Seems like a lot of people got rejected, including me. And this was my 3rd out of the 4 times the put out the apps. :/

Yeah, BSN or ADN? Curious as well.

I'm pretty sure I didn't get through the next "round" because I was never called in for an interview. Darn. :/

misscaliRN: ok! I sent you a friend request. I don't know if that'll do anything :)