Scripps Healthcare New Grad Program 2011

sooperdooper · Mar 18, 2011

SOOPERDOOPER, Congrats:w00t: That is such an accomplishment to become a SCRIPPS Nurse!!!!!!!! That is awesome. If you dont mind me asking what is your backround? (Where did you go to nursing school? Do you have a medical backround?)
I am just curious what a desired new grad candidate looks like :)

I went to school in San Diego for my BSN, have zero medical experience, and no certifications.

I think the most important thing they are looking for is your personality. This is something that cannot be easily changed.

Coffee_LoveRN · Mar 18, 2011

Carreont: Ok, it is nice to talk to someone who interviewed with same person. How did you feel it went?

SooperDooper: Thanks, congrats again!

SunnyRN! · Mar 18, 2011

Hi, Christina and Carreont!

From what I've heard, it seems everyone had unique interview experiences. Some interviewed with nurses, and others (myself included), with the Human Resources department - some had one interview while others had multiple. They are such professionals at Scripps that I think no matter whom our interviews were with or what unit they were for, if our interviewer(s) thought we were a good fit for a particular area, they would let the right people know.

I am sure that I'll talk to you all again tonight, considering I can't seem to stop checking my email and this forum:o! If not, I'll be thinking of you all! Thanks for being such a great impromptu support team!

Coffee_LoveRN · Mar 18, 2011

SunnyRN, Very True! Great online support group. Sometimes I find myself checking my phone to make sure it still works:anbd: But, tomorrow is a new day filled with plenty of time for HR to call us!

carreont · Mar 18, 2011

Christina I think it was just ok. Not the worst and not the best. I don't care too much for interviews. I get extremely nervous. Too bad I couldn't have a glass of wine before my interview.*wine

Sunny, I'll be up with you.

SarahLT_RN · Mar 18, 2011

Christina I think it was just ok. Not the worst and not the best. I don't care too much for interviews. I get extremely nervous. Too bad I couldn't have a glass of wine before my interview.*wine
Sunny, I'll be up with you.

Ha.... I wasn't going to say it, but I kind of wished I either had a good stiff drink, a Valium or at least a beta-blocker on hand

I felt I could have talked myself into a hole at any moment. At least I was honest and told her that (in the note I wrote later). I like to be open and frank - even if it means opening up about faults. I didn't 'try' to be anyone but myself, which is a girl who goes slightly basketcase worrying about her first interview - but who is in general very level-headed, caring and I daresay quite competent... as I'm sure we all are. I just pray that those everyday qualities come through to the interviewers in such an artificial setting.

For better or worse, we know another piece of the puzzle that is our New Grad Fate tomorrow! Knowing at least lets us plan for the next version of the Future (constantly revised, I know).

Coffee_LoveRN · Mar 18, 2011

i totally agree! tomorrow we will know. i just wish they could have said yes or no on the day of the interview. i have been a slave to my phone, it’s kind of getting ridiculous. not to mention, the interviewers have to recognize the same old reheorificed lines in a interview. i would imagine ones true colors coming through in a tactful, professional way during a interview would be refreshing. i feel anyone can tell someone what they want to hear.

i was happy they used mostly behavioral style questions instead of situational questions. those ones always make me nervous. i was talking to a few other girls at the interview and some flew in from sf, florida, riverside, ect... crazy! i was also told they interviewed 300 people. is this true? ok i think i talked myself into a glass of wine now

RN7776 · Mar 18, 2011

Was this program posted on the website ever? I am shocked it exists I never even saw it.

MKMama · Mar 18, 2011

i totally agree! tomorrow we will know. i just wish they could have said yes or no on the day of the interview. i have been a slave to my phone, it's kind of getting ridiculous. not to mention, the interviewers have to recognize the same old reheorificed lines in a interview. i would imagine ones true colors coming through in a tactful, professional way during a interview would be refreshing. i feel anyone can tell someone what they want to hear.

i made it a point to be honest in my responses. i want to be employed by a facility that is in line with my beliefs. i believe that if the facility and i are a right fit for each other then both will grow. perhaps that is idealistic, but i want to be truly happy at my first rn job. i felt amazing about being at scripps. i hope that my interviewers felt that too and want to give me a shot. good luck to everyone! :nurse:

InTime. · Mar 18, 2011

rn7776-i think you are talking about the scripps website? yes, the program was posted for roughly five days. there was not a very large window to apply because of the wave of applicants.

all of those in waiting,

good morning! i had to break away from this forum yesterday evening because i was checking it all day yesterday. i agree that it is tremendously difficult not knowing. i am actually going to be in ekg class all day today (during hr working hours) and it is going to drive me nuts. haha. i have already alerted the instructor that i may be expecting a very important phone call and they are supportive.

i want the phone call so badly. at this point, however, i can deal with a phone call or an email. what will send me into a surge of anxiety is not hearing anything by the end of tonight. going into the weekend with no answers would make for a not-so-nice weekend if you know what i mean!

with that said, i hope patience and strength are on our sides today. i am hoping that we all hear some great news today and am sending nothing but optimism to all of you. to find such support on this forum has been wonderful and i want to extend my thanks to each of you!

i'll end this with a rationalization:

"well maybe they took those of us who got a position and are randomly selecting us in the order that they call..." -not sure why they would do that but they need to get their fun in somehow?! :rolleyes:

have a nice friday friends,

intime.:redbeathe

SunnyRN! · Mar 18, 2011

Good luck in class today, InTime! It's both a good thing (that you'll be distracted), but also SO hard to be away from email and phone on a day like today! We'll be thinking of you. I hope everyone has a great Friday. We'll talk tonight, I'm sure:)

toin43 · Mar 18, 2011

Haha I've never seen a forum busy:) Im I remembering right..that we are suppose to hear yes OR no by today?