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Hi Everyone, I'm a new grad starting my first job as an RN in my dream unit (postpartum). I will be starting my orientation soon. I'm so excited and anxious at the same time. Is there any advice anyone can give me as far as how to prepare? What's in your pockets? Any suggestions on what I should brush up on? Reading material? I've been out of school since May and the only experience I have is my clinical rotation. I want to make sure I am as prepared as possible. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Hi LT1134RN, I found out today unfortunately I won't be offered a second interview. I've been pretty bummed out about it, but am remaining optimistic and taking it as a learning experience! Good luck to you and hope you get offered a position :)

I applied to the L&D position. Did you apply?

They haven't called me in for a second interview yet. I just had my first one last Tuesday. How long it did take for them to notify you about a second interview?

I interviewed at Ronald Regan. Good luck on your interview! Sending positive vibes your way :)

Thanks LT1134RN! Just had my interview earlier this week for a new grad program in UCLA. Overall, I think it went ok. Again, thanks everyone for the tips. I have to wait a whole 2-3 weeks for notification on if I will be moved on for a second round of interviews. It's only been a few days and I'm getting super anxious about it..

Good luck on your interview :)

THANK YOU ALL so much for all the tips and kind words of encouragement. I truly appreciate it. I will definitely take everything you all said into consideration. I’m from the Bay Area in CA. I graduated in May 2011 and have been searching for jobs ever since. I really hope I do well. My interview is coming up in a few days.. If there are any more tips anyone has please do share Again, thanks everyone!!

Hi All, I have an L&D new grad interview coming up and I really need help. This is my first interview for my dream position/ unit and I want to make sure I am fully prepared. What are the common questions they ask? Clinical scenarios? What are common medications used? What will make me standout? Any tips/support/advice would be really helpful. Thanks! :)

Hi! I applied too! My status is currently "application has been reviewed." Has anybody's status changed to anything else?

hey everyone, when i applied i just uploaded my resume, entered in my name, and phone number. i wasn’t given the option to create a job profile and i didn’t get sent a confirmation email that my application was received. did everyone do the same? for those who received the application is there additional information we have to fill out? thanks! good luck everyone :)

Hi everyone! I'm a new graduate nurse from California. I graduated with my second bachelors degree in May and passed the NCLEX in July. Since graduation I have been applying all over California hospitals, but have had no luck with a new job or even an interview. I've had several people look at my resume and cover letter. I have even been practicing interview questions with nursing friends of mine in case I ever do get called. I have also taken courses and became certified in 12 lead EKG, ACLS, NRP, and PALS. Given the competitive job market for new grads I haven't had a chance. I've been giving it a lot of thought and am now considering looking into neighboring states. I know that I will have to get a license for the states that I could potentially work in. Money is really tight for me right now. My question is: should I apply to other states with my California license first and if given a chance to work in a potential hospital then apply for my license there? Or should I apply for my license in the state I'm looking into first before I start applying? Also, I did volunteer for a little over a year before getting into nursing school. Should I volunteer at a local hospital again? Will that make me standout more? Or should I take more certification classes? What will help to make me standout? Is there any advice that anyone could give me for the current position I am in right now? I'm not really sure what to do at this point. I've talked it out with friends and family members, but I would love to get some advice from fellow nurses out there. I feel like I'm in limbo right now because I don't know where my future will lead to. Given this is my second bachelors (I worked for 2 years before getting into nursing school) I am really eager and excited to start my life and my career. I am trying to stay positive and optimistic. Any advice would be helpful! Thank you. :)