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These residencies didn't have the "graduated within 1-2 years" requirement. The CEO emailed my connection that she was "excited for me to become part of the team" and the manager asked for my immunization history, which my mother (veteran RN with over 40 years of experience) stated was a requirement for after getting hired. I know I can't assume I got the job, but I'm thinking "What if?" I just want to be prepared; I'm quite scared for myself.

I'm a new graduate nurse who graduated on May 2016 and passed the NCLEX on November 2016. I've been struggling trying to get my first job offer, applying to both new grad RN positions and RN residencies. However, since it's been a year, I decided to use a very strong connection (who has a 2-decade history) for a Med-Surg position in a small hospital that specializes in psychiatric services. I have an upcoming interview with the manager tomorrow, but I've applied to residencies that start in February 2018. When I spoke with her on the phone, she sounded eager for me to start the new employee orientation on the 2nd week of December. However, I keep thinking "What if I get accepted in a residency this time?" One of the hospitals I've applied to is also a children's hospital. Though I'm open to caring for anyone, I've always wanted to work with kids as a CVICU nurse. I know I can transition into the hospital (or any hospital) eventually with experience, but this is my dream job that I can get into sooner! Should I cancel my interview and possibly wait for the results of my residency despite the risk of no positions being open at that time? Should I tell the manager that I've applied to these residencies? If I get the job, should I take it and resign when I've had positive results in my residency? I'm so conflicted!

This is my first ever post, and I am new to the website. Pardon me if I post this in the wrong section! I am a senior working student wanting to work in a pediatric cardiology unit (particularly of CHOC/CHLA). I was told by an alumna that the unit was like a mix of ICU and med-surg. She advised me to work ASAP as a CNA, since I lack any hospital/healthcare-related experience (my parents and the nursing department advise to not work while in school). At the same time, this helps me form a network to get into a hospital. I'm planning to start around the beginning of March. This may sound silly, but I'm wondering if it's possible to get a job despite having no work experience as a CNA. I'm a member of NSLS, STTI, ATD, and CNSA, but I'm not sure if that'll cut it for me to get hired. I'm also wondering if I should work in a pediatric/adult med-surg/ICU unit before working in the pediatric cardiology unit.