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I would like to get an idea of whats happening with new grads across the country. Where are new grads actually being hired? What are the stats on the new grad programs (how many apply for how many postions, etc.) Please share what you know about your...

Besides all the previous great advice..have you tried walking back in to those hospitals to follow up in person? It can seem bold and may not work, but it may show your tenacity and score you the bonus point that gets you the job. Don't just let good...

Agree with all of the above posters. I am also a new grad in med-surg. I understand your frustrations and that you are overwhelmed. Please do not take this the wrong way, but be grateful you even have a job. So many new grads wold kill to be in your ...

Read your practice acts. As long as you stay within your scope of practice and don't do anything illegal you should not worry about your license. I know in school they may have used that as a scare tactic. Everyone makes mistakes, they are learning o...

When they called me yesterday, she said they will decide on specific departments later on in training. So excited for us all! Counting down the days!

For the people who have received official offers, did u get the department of your preference?

Palomar did rotating a rotating interview for the new grad/intern program last year (which was for current senior students). About 6 or so people rotated through stations with many different interviewers. Each station was about 2 min if I remember co...

I am from Sacramento, lived in San Diego for 6 years and went to nursing school there and I just moved back to Sac. In response to the previous post, I disagree that the cost of living is higher in Sacramento. It is much higher in San Diego, which do...

Consider me a snowball too!

BSN is highly recommended. If you read more on this forum, you will find new grad nurses are having a very difficult time finding jobs right now. Try to get into CSUS. I know they aren't accepting new students at this time but they will probably chan...

I have been searching high and low for hospitals in Northern California that have new grad programs. I realize they likely don't have any openings now, but does any one know of any good hospitals in NorCal I can keep my eye on? So far I'm watching Ca...

Thanks for all your advice!

I'm in the same position. Want to start looking out of state (CA) but have no clue where to begin. Any advice appreciated.

That's some sound advice. Can you give me some examples of rural hospitals in the sac region? I know there's Tahoe, woodland, Stockton...what else is there? thanks!

I have applied for several new grad programs that have general applications and ask you to select your top 3 clinical areas you would prefer to work in. I always wanted to work in an ICU, so naturally I selected that as my top choice. However, I did ...

I'll start. I live in Sacramento, California. I went to school in the San Diego area. The outlook in CA is bleek. Stanford medical center-600+ applicants for 15 spots. UC Davis 600-700 applicants for roughly 10 spots. With those odds..who knows. Its ...

Wow 6 spots really? Thats crazy.

I was contacted yesterday by SHC for an interview. The interview dates are July 24, 25, 26. Although I got a call my status still says app in review.

I am a California new grad and received a call today from the recruiter at the university of arizona medical center in tucson offering me an interview for the medical ICU. I have no idea what to do. I only applied for this job on a whim, thinking I h...

Like the others said, anatomy and physiology is a prerequisite to nursing school and there is tons of memorization involved. Things you can expect to learn once in a nursing program (where all your classes ar NURS 100, 101, 102, etc..) include: asses...

Just offered an interview there. I'm a California new grad. Is it worth it to make the trip?? From this posting it sounds horrible.

As a new grad, I have come across many new grad positions at religious hospitals, especially seventh-day adventist institutions. I myself am not a religious person (spiritual yes) and I wonder what working at a religious hospital is like. I have read...

The people who say "it's easy to find a nursing job" have no clue what they're talking about. While there may be many RN jobs available, as a new grad you have to apply for a new grad program. And those are hard to come by and extremely competitive. ...

could I get the study guide too please! [email protected]

I regrettably agree with sckitty although I hate to be a debbie-downer. Hopefully the market will change by the time you graduate with your BSN. I'm about to be a new-grad and I am currently facing the huge difficulty of getting new grad job in CA t...