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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 :)

misscaliRN: CONGRATS! I'm new to this, but I'd really like to ask you a few questions about your interview and how it went. How can I ask you privately? haha :X

F! I have friends who's last names are D and M and they got the call, BUT also friends whose last names starts with A and B and haven't gotten a call. All requested med/surg.

ALSO, i got the call at night (310 area code), so just don't be surprised. i'm pretty sure the recruiter is working her butt off and working overtime!

i got the call! i was given one unit of choice, so i chose cardiac observation unit. i'm meeting with the recruiter next saturday in a building on Wilshire Blvd. and they told me after that interview, i can take a shuttle to the hospital for the interview with the unit director. BUT, i'm not scheduled to meet with the unit director until the following monday, so i don't know what the purpose of the shuttle is :/ haha when i called yesterday, the lady said they will be calling people by the end of NEXT week, so ya'll still got plenty of time. gluck to you all!

28rn, my interview was on the 15th and it is now dec. 7th. so it's been a while. i'm kinda assuming i didn't make it thru anuong, when did you have your panel interview? how long did it take to get a call to take the calculation test? congrats and gluck!

i got a call for a panel interview last friday and just had it on yesterday, monday. they asked 3 questions relating to clinical experiences and one critical thinking question. it lasted 20 minutes. not sure how i felt about it, but if i made it through, i'm supposed to hear back in a week, and then take some kind of calculation test. eeeek! a couple girls who were waiting for an interview w/ me already their choc interview. they were told they're really looking for ppl who have had clinical rotations there. i haven't gotten the "denied" app status update yet, but i kinda sorta expecting it. i already did the ucla talentplus phone interview 2 weeks ago, but i wasn't told when to expect a call if i "made the cut." again, only time will tell. staying positive and keeping my head up though! :) gluck everyone!