Rady Children's New Grad RN Residency Summer 2019

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Hey all! Just wanted to start a thread for those who are applying for the RN new grad program at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego for the Summer 2019 cohort so we can update each other about what's going on! Good luck to everyone!

Did anyone hear back from the medical unit?

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Medical was one of my options along with hem/onc and I havent heard back either but I am going to call HR today

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I just received an email for an interview for CVICU! ?

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If anyone who has already interviewed has any tips I would greatly appreciate it! ?

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4 hours ago, ellme said:

If anyone who has already interviewed has any tips I would greatly appreciate it! ?

Some interview tips that I found helpful were practicing common nursing interview questions (tell me about yourself, where you see yourself in 5 years, etc) and preparing clinical experiences to share (time you dealt with difficult pt, how you handle conflict between coworkers, etc) when answering questions. Good luck!!

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Hi guys, I currently work at Rady Children's and was notified that NICU interviews began today. Hope that helps some people who may still be waiting around for some news.

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Hey guys! Anyone on here interview for ED on Friday? I received a reference check that same day and was wondering if others did as well (or if anyone from other units has insight). Also, I think they interviewed 10 of us- Any idea how many they'll take?

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12 hours ago, M.A.P said:

Hey guys! Anyone on here interview for ED on Friday? I received a reference check that same day and was wondering if others did as well (or if anyone from other units has insight). Also, I think they interviewed 10 of us- Any idea how many they'll take?

Hi MAP! I saw you applied to a few NG's in SoCal for ED. Would you mind sharing your experience and what you felt like made you a strong candidate? I applied to ED and UC as well but never heard anything. I dont have any connection with Radys (and feel quite lucky that I've never had to step foot in there being a mom of young boys, lol) but have a pretty good pediatrics background, another BS degree, have passed my NCLEX etc. Just wondering if I continue to pursue pediatric emergency medicine, how to become a stronger candidate. Also, how was the interview? If they're asking for your references, sounds like you're in the homestretch! ? ?

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3 hours ago, GrenIedGal said:

Hi MAP! I saw you applied to a few NG's in SoCal for ED. Would you mind sharing your experience and what you felt like made you a strong candidate? I applied to ED and UC as well but never heard anything. I dont have any connection with Radys (and feel quite lucky that I've never had to step foot in there being a mom of young boys, lol) but have a pretty good pediatrics background, another BS degree, have passed my NCLEX etc. Just wondering if I continue to pursue pediatric emergency medicine, how to become a stronger candidate. Also, how was the interview? If they're asking for your references, sounds like you're in the homestretch! ? ?

Hello! I have zero connections to the hospitals that I have received interviews for (I'm not even from the area) - So it is doable! I have my BSN, passed NCLEX, ED preceptorship, BLS/ACLS/PALS/CPI/NIHSS/Safety Management and Response Techniques, 7 years of experience working with children, and many volunteer experiences (nursing and non-nursing) including a medical mission abroad (one of my best talking points). I revised my cover letter and resume with SO MANY times that I couldn't even keep track, I started during my last semester in nursing school because I knew it would be a work in progress. Always tailored them to the specific hospital and unit and I really made myself stand out in my cover letter and made sure to highlight my diverse experiences. I prepped for all of my interviews and made sure I had my stories lined up, such as "Tell me a time when... ". The interview was with a 10 person panel, and I made it a point to show my enthusiasm, excitement, and gratitude for being there. Honestly, I was myself.. and it's all about being a good fit with the team they have and if you're not that's okay. You will find your place, promise.

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19 hours ago, M.A.P said:

Hey guys! Anyone on here interview for ED on Friday? I received a reference check that same day and was wondering if others did as well (or if anyone from other units has insight). Also, I think they interviewed 10 of us- Any idea how many they'll take?

Any helpful tips for the interview? About how many questions? Were they the average behavioral questions or anything I should focus on? I have one for CVICU coming up ?

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7 minutes ago, ellme said:

Any helpful tips for the interview? About how many questions? Were they the average behavioral questions or anything I should focus on? I have one for CVICU coming up ?

Average behavioral questions for sure! I had 3-4 clinical scenarios but I honestly don't remember what they were and I think I had about 12 questions? My best advice is to make sure you're going into it feeling confident and don't let your nerves get to you!

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Did anyone interview with PICU? If so, did you receive your reference request?

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