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RNZZ - Thanks for keeping us all informed!

Congratulations pedspedsnurse!! Whoohoo!! Do you mind if I ask when and how you heard back and also when you interviewed? And thank you so much for your post! As for tips, from what I understand the most important thing is to be yourself, confident, and honest in your responses, and that the interview itself is more conversational than the 1st. However this is only hearsay! Best Wishes!!

Hey guys - thanks for sharing. I interview next week for the Acute Care Unit. I’m so excited! As for deciding to hire some people at first interview and calling others for second - I could be wrong, but doubt that would be the case as they are using a scoring system and have so many applicants to screen. Best wishes and congratulations to everyone who has made it this far!!

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Congratulations again to everyone getting invited to interview. How much time is being given between request and interview date? I will need to make some travel arrangements for in person interviews. Not a big deal at all, but I will need to arrange travel and lodging. Wondering if I should travel down to OC now, but I have other NG programs I am waiting to hear from as well... Thanks so much for any feedback!!

Good luck to everyone interviewing!! Has anyone received a request to interview for hem/onc? I’m anxiously awaiting word!

Just want to say thank you to everyone who has had responses of any kind and shared their feedback. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement, so your consideration for others is definitely appreciated!

Thanks dazzleh. Go get 'em!!

Hey guys - those of you who did the phone interview, were message left or did you catch their call the first time? Also, congratulations @dazzleh - did you hear about your interview via email or by phone and is it in person or by phone. Thanks ad good luck everyone!!

I applied to peds/onc and PICU. Nothing yet.

Sorry guys! can't figure out how to respond to specific messages, etc. work in progress! Anyway, just wanted to thank @mia alyssa Lauterio for her contribution and offer to support. xo

Hello PedsNurse2019 -I did the same in reverse. Best of luck to both of us!!

So, in your post you really highlight your age. I don't think your age has much to do with things and don't feel it's fair to other women entering this profession as a second career for you to suggest it is. Not only could the reference to age put doubt in someone's mind about themselves, it also serve to perpetuate a unflattering stereo type of women who are actually in their prime of life. Not wanting to be harsh, just needed to point it out. With that said, stick with it! I saw someone said mediate, which is a great suggestion! Slow your breathing and breath deeply when you're feeling anxious. There are tons of guided mediation stuff online and apps. Limit yourself to one good cry a day (it's okay!), but not at work. Be as organized as you can going into your shifts and make checklists for tasks especially those that make you anxious. This is a trick my preceptor showed me and it helps immensely. When you need to do this complicated thing that stresses you out, whip out your checklist and (another tip) go slow to go fast, meaning breath deeply, use your checklists and focus on what you are doing when you are doing it. If there are things you are having problems remembering, record reminders to play during your commute. Think positive thoughts and speak confidently and supportively to yourself and about yourself. Give yourself credit when you do things well and a break when you don't. Don't compare yourself to others and DON'T TAKE THINGS PERSONALLY. Let that negative energy roll off your back and don't worry about impressing anyone or changing opinions -not your problem. Stand up nice and tall. Put a smile on your face even if you're faking it and give everyone a cheery hello. Give people sincere compliments. They will appreciate it and it will make you feel good as well. And number one: keep yourself in a state of gratitude and appreciation for all the blessings in your life. Look for and expect good things to happen and thank the universe/God/whatever your deal is for these little things that make your day a little easier. You worked hard to get where you are, and YOU GOT THIS, GIRL!!!

Yes you do

I just requested to join the FB group. (Stephanie)

Not that I know of. But I guess we are ready!! í ½í¸„

Hi - I live in Walnut Creek but would definitely be interested in tackling some of these prerequisite stuff as a group. Not sure what I'm going to do about the commute yet. Might look for a space to rent a few nights a week when I need to be in San Mateo for lectures. I can Bart in for clinicals in SF. How do we share contact info? Steph

@sunvisor I hope so. Good Luck!!

Hi @sunvisor - I did have my references completed by April 1st, but I also head that if references came in a little late it would not hold back your application. Are you applying to San Mateo or Sacramento?

Hey guys - I applied for San Mateo as my first choice, but would gladly move to Sacramento! I heard from SMU on the 11th that they had received my application. Best of luck to all of us!!

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Hi Layla99, I am applying for fall as well. Just wondering if you got your application in and which campus you are applying to.