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I made it off the wait-list! I never inquired about my position, just sent a thank you email with some notes about the things we talked about in the interview. Other than that, I don't think there's anything you can do to improve your chances since they've already ranked their candidates. If you don't get in, I'd definitely ask for feedback to improve your chances for next year. There are a couple CRNA schools in the state, and a few more in the surrounding states, so I feel like there's some mobility in the wait-list. Keep your fingers crossed!

I just got in off the waitlist! I didn't see a FB group, so I made one for us. Looking forward to getting to know everyone! https://www.facebook.com/groups/472359111601418/?ref=share_group_link

Congratulations!

I got waitlisted as well! ? They sent out an email, but I'm sure they'll call the lucky 10

Nothing yet! I think they said today would be the earliest they'd start sending out decisions. Good luck everybody! ?

I got a call for an interview on Thursday! They said they would email me details but I haven't sent anything yet. Anyone else gotten the follow up email?

I've heard it's mostly behavioral/personal questions with a couple clinical.

Did anyone else get the email that they're delayed and that we might not hear anything until April?

ChcgoRN, I got an email in my personal account on Tuesday. I submitted my application pretty early. My friend who submitted closer to the deadline hasn't heard anything yet.

I just got my invite to interview yesterday!

I heard Friday as well! One of the students in my breakout room mentioned it. I feel like my interview went okay. For me, it was mostly situational questions and getting to know you questions. Good luck everybody! Hopefully we get good news Friday! ?

Mine is tomorrow as well. I feel like we might be the last batch!

Just got my interview offer today! Any tips on what to study?

I'm a BSN new grad that's interviewing for a position with the DOC next week. My dream is to be an ER nurse, but hospital jobs are hard to come by in my area and I don't mind an adventure before I commit to a specialty. I've been reading through some posts, but I was hoping some experienced correctional nurses could answer some questions for me! They scheduled me for an Integrity Interview next week. It's with the background investigation dept, which makes me think it's more likely a polygraph test than a traditional interview. Any tips on making this go more smoothly? I know there are mixed feelings on new grads starting in corrections, but if I get this position, I'm committed on making it work for a year or two. What would be the best type of facility to go to for the best experience? I was aiming for the main facility that does all intakes and admissions, but was told a large, more rural facility might have something to offer too. Finally, has anyone ever had problems getting out of correctional nursing when the time came? I've heard some hospitals don't consider it acute care experience, or think that's where all the "bad nurses" go. I'd love to hear your success (or cautionary!) stories.

Thank you! Unfortunately I had to reschedule my interview due to a bad case of food poisoning, but I'm excited to see where this could take me!

I graduated in May with my BSN and a dream of being an ER nurse, but my state's horrible job market is making me realize that I might have to settle for something else so I can at least pay my student loans. I've applied to numerous ERs, ICUs, and med-surg positions with little luck. I keep getting told that by recruiters and nurses that they like my resume and would like to take a chance on me, but unfortunately most hospitals just don't have the money to hire new grads right now and really need experienced nurses. Most of my graduating class is working home health/public health/nursing homes or going back to school for their masters. I have an interview for a corrections nursing position next week and was told by a friend that previously worked for them that I was pretty much guaranteed the position since they're so short on nurses. The pay is comparable to (or better than) night shift hospital pay and the benefits are awesome. I was told by a recruiter that I would pretty much have my choice of facilities too- I'd shoot for the facility that does the most intakes and has an on-site infirmary, that also happens to be in the same city as the major Level I trauma centers for networking purposes. But will I be "stuck" working corrections for the rest of my career? Or do y'all think I could apply to ERs (or even med-surg) floors in a year or two and be seriously considered? Is this even a good environment for a new-grad?

I updated my application and resume to reflect my ACLS certification and left the recruiter a voicemail letting her know and that I'm still very excited for this opportunity. Maybe send an email in a week if I don't hear anything? All my previous jobs while in school in the service industry and retail I pretty much got hired on the spot when I went to drop off an application so this interviewing and following up process is new to me! Thank you for the advice everyone!

I'm a new grad RN who graduated in May and passed my NCLEX last month. I had a phone interview with my dream hospital last Monday for a step down ICU position. I felt like it went really well and the recruiter told me she would be passing my information onto the unit hiring managers. She also told me I would need to have ACLS completed by the time I was hired, if they chose me. I forgot to ask when I could expect to hear from their managers. I did send the recruiter a quick thank you email the next day, but I'm sitting here in limbo wondering whether or not I should follow up yet or not. I did get my ACLS certification yesterday and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to call and let them know I'm official and ready to work, or if that's a bad idea? I don't want to come off as a pest, but this is one of the only critical care job leads I've been able to land as a new grad and I don't want to let it go!