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Hi sbirdsell, I was a Summer III in Summer 2016. Yes you would be able to participate in the program I believe because we had nursing students who were completing the program and only had one more semester to finish before graduating. If you have any questions, you can call HR at Mayo- they are super friendly and in my experience, more than happy to answer questions. Best of luck to you in your application!!

I've been waiting to hear back as well ever since my status has changed to "Route". It's been quite awhile since we all applied so I'm hoping we hear back soon or get some sort of status update. I called UC Davis HR a few days ago to try to get a timeline of when things would happen, but she was not able to give me any answers. I think it's basically up to the managers' schedule to decide who they want to invite for interviews because it doesn't seem like HR has an idea when that happens. Has anyone here interviewed for any of the adult floors, aside from the ICU?

I called the Recruitment Office today 4/24 to ask if all interview offers had gone out and she said they will continue doing so through June since applicants decline or positions are not filled. Also I had some technical issues with my application so I submitted after the 3/12 application deadline but she told me that doesn't affect consideration of your application.

I applied on 3/13 for MICU and Transplant ICU and I haven't heard back either. Trying to stay patient and hopeful!

So I never updated this, but I didn't withdraw my application and actually got a call from Stephanie a couple weeks after to say I got in. I felt very lucky to be chosen for the Summer III program and it was one of the best things I have ever done... so if a future applicant is reading this, don't give up all hope if you are on the alternate list.

Congrats vic42975!! As much as I would love this opportunity, I think I'll have to withdraw I don't want to turn down other opportunities, not get in for Mayo, and end up doing nothing this summer. It just pains me to have to do it... Wishing the best of luck to everyone!

I just emailed Stephanie to ask how many they selected as alternates this year, as well as how many alternates on average make it into a position in the program. I also asked her if she could tell me what number I am on the list.. If they tell me anything, I'll post here

I got selected as an alternate as well fingers crossed! Anyone know how many people are on the alternate list?

Yes thanks for checking in with them and emailing. Please update when you hear back...I'm in CA as well and I am just ready to find out if I got in or not. I think I refreshed my email about 20 times today..

Ahh! Good luck to everyone. I'm anxiously awaiting for results as well.

On the application website, my application got moved to the status of "interview" as well. Do you think they will actually interview us? A friend did the program last year and she said there was no interview, and she just got an email saying she had been chosen. I wish they would tell us so that I can start preparing for it if there is one

Hi everyone, I am applying for summer 2016 and the application has not come out yet but I heard from Sheri that we will need 2 letters of recommendation. Did you guys have to turn in letters of rec as well? If so, is there any specific information that needs to be included in it?

Yes I have been volunteering for over a year. I volunteered as an undergrad at a different hospital for 2 years and then I helped to manage the program, so I have been volunteering for quite awhile. I volunteer at another hpspital now and have been there for 1.5 years. It is a bummer to not get paid, but given the leadership experience I have learned (and can put on my resume) it is worth it. Not to mention all the experiences I have gained over the years including how to talk to patients, getting comfortable with bodily fluids/seeing blood, and even having the opportunity to observe surgeries (appendectomy, c sections) and code blues.

I am in the same boat as you. I was pre-nursing looking for a job in the hospital that didn't require any certification. I would suggest a medical secretary or unit assistant, but I heard those require like medical terminology these days. I ended up volunteering at the hospital. I have been volunteering for 1.5 years now and now I am in nursing school and just started my first semester. My goal is to try to work as an ED tech where I volunteer but it is hard to get hired as a tech. But I hope the odds will be in my favor because all the nurses know me by name on the floor so I am hoping the transition will be easy and a job opening will magically appear! Fingers crossed I guess

Yes, definitely talk to your professors and instructors. At my nursing school they said that they have been running the program for a long time and they understand life happens- including the fact that students get pregnant. They said the most important thing is to talk to them ASAP because they can't help you if you take that test and come to them afterwards for help if you bombed it. They can make arrangements for you if you are having a personal issue or are pregnant, or whatever you may be dealing with. That's what the instructors told me at my school, but hopefully your school is supportive and can help you..maybe take a semester off and start with the following class for a particular semester or quarter