Scripps Healthcare New Grad Program 2011

SarahLT_RN · Mar 21, 2011

I agree! I feel like I should have sent my thankyou for the interview card to HR and interviewer. Its so bad but I can't help myself, i am going over everything I said and did and rationalizing if it was a good idea. I seriously need to stop. I guess what I am really struggling with is I felt I had a phenomenal interview. We talked like we knew eachother for years. Infact we talked for over an hour. Its almost heart breaking to feel like you made such a great rapport with someone and then the decisions is passed to a group of people who have never met you. I guess for me I will be mainly judged on paper and not as much on my personality and knowledge. Sorry everyone, I am just venting I am usually a very positive person.

It's not just you, Christina. I wrote a thankyou to my unit manager and simply addressed it to her, 4E, Scripps Memorial etc etc etc and I *hope* it got to her! I emailed Toni to ask if I used the right address but she didn't reply. So HR *may* know about the card, but not sure if they'll see it.

It was personal because that's my style. I used to be a scientific illustrator; I drew a little cartoon of "Sarah, a happy 4E contributor" showing the things that appealed to me about the unit (ongoing education, Mentor). If there's any way I can stand out as an individual, I try to show it. I just hope my happy little drawing (and honest, well thought-out note) isn't lost in a Scripps postal black hole. I'd like to think that individual touches can put us over the top. But not if the right people don't see them

I also keep rehashing the interview over and over. I think it went very well. It was my first, so I know I didn't give the best possible answers to all questions; but I was honest and told the manager that I was nervous and very appreciative for her not making me feel like I could be eaten alive I like to think that interviews are mainly to assess whether we'll be a good personality fit for the unit, so being honest and transparent is more important than giving "all the right answers".

Everyone: keep your bodies and minds busy. A watched phone never rings....

And, as bittersweet as it may be, keep filling out apps.

No matter what, "Keep moving to the right" as my orchestra conductor used to say - as in, to the right on the music page. Go wherever you want on the political spectrum .

SunnyRN! · Mar 22, 2011

Hi, Friends! It looks like it has been pretty quiet out there today. I haven't gotten any news. Has anybody heard anything? I think the good part about not hearing anything yet is that it means we're still in the running! Keep your spirits up, Everyone!

nicrn7 · Mar 22, 2011

Nothing here. I'm also taking the assumption that, for now, no news is good news.

danibirdRN · Mar 22, 2011

Any news anyone? I got an email from the person who interviewed me (non unit manager) and it stated that HR are the ones who will make the final hiring decision. So those of you who interviewed with someone other than a unit manager I am assuming they gave their recommendations to Toni and her team to make the final choice. Ughhhhh I wish I would just know a yes or no! I don't know about you guys but I have been a stress ball.

Christina- did you happen to interview with oncology 7w La Jolla?

bright-eyedRN · Mar 22, 2011

Anyone interview or know anybody who interviewed for Oncology at Mercy SD? Have they been notified yet?

I really was hoping for the position...

Also, has anyone heard of anyone who was rejected?

Coffee_LoveRN · Mar 22, 2011

Danibirdrn I interviewed with acute medical encinitas. Did oncology have a hr rep as well.

danibirdRN · Mar 22, 2011

Danibirdrn I interviewed with acute medical encinitas. Did oncology have a hr rep as well.

I also interviewed with med acute Encinitas 2n. Naomi Junge. On Monday. Oncology had a patient care supervisor. All's quiet on the phone/email today. I guess that's good...

Dani

Coffee_LoveRN · Mar 22, 2011

Ok see I interviewed with someone different. Im just bummed right now. I just want to know and if its a no id rather grieve now and get over it. I messaged toni but she still hasn't gotten back to me

m2theRZA · Mar 22, 2011

Hey guys,

I spoke with the recruiter that called me over the weekend today- he did mention Toni was out of the office. Not sure for how long though. This could be a reason why calls weren't made =/

SunnyRN! · Mar 22, 2011

Thank you for the update M2theRZA! Have a great night!

MKMama · Mar 22, 2011

I just called HR and there is a new voicemail message directed at New Grads. They are still working on the process and do not anticipate finalizing things until early next week. So it looks like we are going to continue playing the waiting game. At least now we know that there may not be phone calls this week.

nursesonchi · Mar 22, 2011

Thanks for following up MKMama and keeping all of us posted! It is very much appreciated! :)