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Historically they have accepted 1 ADN per cohort but they must be enrolled in a BSN program at the time of the application - this year they hired 3 cohorts, one in October, one in June, and one in September. Keep your eye out on their website, it's an amazing place to work! Good luck :)

They're conducting interviews right now

I don't know if they'll be hiring onto those same units this time though

I heard they interviewed around 60 for first rounds and 30 made it to panels but I have no idea how accurate those numbers are. The different units are ED, medical, surgical/pediatrics (though it's mostly a surgical floor with only a few peds patients), Med/surg oncology, and med/surg ortho

They hired 8 in my cohort. So far I'm loving it! It's extremely supportive, 10 week preceptorship along with 8 weeks of didactic (1x/week). It's a really great hospital for new grads

Hey, I'm in the new grad program now, message me if you guys have questions ! As far as I know no calls have been made

I'm starting the new grad program next week and I had unofficial on mine, unofficial is fine!

she was offered postpartum

my friend was offered a position on maternity last thursday!

how does the NY BON not do background checks for licensed nurses? that can't be right?

First, I'm so sorry that you're having to deal with this stress! I'm a recently licensed (and hired!) RN in California with an old, minor charge on my record, and I know how scary and frustrating the process can be. My advice, having gone through background checks and everything for nursing school, the BRN, and employment, are to HIRE A LAWYER, especially one that specializes in dealing with the BON. Does your school require a background check? Some clinical sites require that you have one and will not allow you to do clinicals there if the background check is not clear, I would definitely contact your school to ask this, so you don't have to drop out of the program halfway through. For now, I definitely wouldn't drop out of the program until you get more information about what it will be like moving forward. As far as getting licensed, the BRN takes everything on a case by case basis. When you apply to take the NCLEX, you have to send in documentation about everything that happened with letters of rec, etc. and the BRN will decide if you can sit for the test. From how you are explaining the situation, if you can provide documentation for all of that being true, I have a really hard time believing that the BRN would deny you taking the test, but I have no way of knowing for sure obviously - the BRN works in mysterious ways! Second, if the lawyer can't get the charges cleared and dropped, I would definitely take steps to get the charge expunged ASAP. In CA, the BRN can't deny you licensure based on an expunged charge. They can, however, issue you a restricted license. If you want to you can PM me and I'm happy to share more information I've learned through this whole process - hang in there and good luck!

they have a new grad program several times a year. you just have to call HR or keep an eye out on their website. when the program opens up they post info about it but otherwise don't have info on their site

I didn't ask I was too bummed haha

according to HR John Muir is not having their new grad program this fall

Hey congrats on the interview! I had a panel interview with the nurse manager on my floor, as well as 2 staff nurses. My advice is to make portfolios to bring in with resume, cover letter, certs, letter or rec, etc. the questions were all behavioral ... "tell me about a time when". None of them were too out there, but definitely prepare 5-6 stories that you could mold a bit to fit different questions. They were really nice and the interview felt rather relaxed. Good luck!! Let me know how it goes!

Just received an offer for the Trauma PCU today!! Is anyone else starting the new grad program in July??

Did anyone else on here interview for the Trauma PCU? I interviewed on Friday and wanted to check and see if anyone had heard back yet

my application for the trauma PCU just changed to say "referred to hiring department" today. fingers crossed!

when did the applications open up again?? i applied in january and my application still says forwarded to hiring manager

Want to give everyone out there some hope with another success story. I have a DUI from 2008 (BAC 0.12) and a trespassing charge from 2010 (an infraction, for being underage in a bar)...I applied for NCLEX on Dec 5 and just received my ATT today (on March 2). I believe what helped my case were the supporting documents that I sent in to the BRN: 1. I had 7 character reference letters, from old bosses, instructors with whom I bonded, my EMT teacher, and a family friend. All were extremely detailed and well written 2. My letter of explanation was HONEST. I owned up to my mistakes and stated that I knew how serious the charges were. I also outlined everything that I had done in terms of "rehabilitation" and laid out a plan for becoming an active/engaged member of my community 3. Copy of my EMT license sent in, showing that I was able to become licensed as an EMT by the National Registry even with charges on my record 4. Proof of my volunteer work 5. Proof of the alcohol rehab class I had to take for my DUI 6. My resume, showing my experience as a medical assistant 7. Nursing school transcripts including GPA I know the BRN considers everything on a case by case basis and the wait is soooo ridiculously stressful, but I think if you take the time to make sure your letter is thoughtful and well written, and gather all of the supporting documents you can to send in, it really does make a difference. Feel free to message me if anyone has questions or would like me to look over their letter, I have done a ton of research! Good luck to all :)

I had a panel interview with Concord last Thursday and haven't heard anything yet... hopefully we hear soon! The wait is agonizing

I'm wondering if anyone has heard from the ED yet? I applied and my application says "forwarded to hiring manager" as of January 17 but I haven't heard back, gotten a rejection, or anything yet....good luck to all!

I did my senior preceptorship in the ED at Walnut Creek, so that probably helped a lot. I also revised my cover letter and resume a million times and prepped a ton for the interview! They will be opening up another application for their fall cohort in late May, early June... good luck! :)

I got a call from walnut creek today requesting an interview. I had my interview a few days ago with Concord and advanced to panels next week. Was told by Walnut Creek recruiter to call back tomorrow (because I don't have my ATT yet)... so we will see what happens. Fairly certain Walnut Creek won't interview people who don't have their test date before March 1st, and I haven't heard anything from the BRN yet

I also got a call from Concord but haven't heard anything from WC!