September 2011 CHLA RN Residency Program

mosaicism105, MSN · May 15, 2011

Let's just be patient. The right job opportunity will come sooner than we thought. God has better plans. CHLA is not ours now but might be ours in the future.

SunSurfRN · May 15, 2011

Let's just be patient. The right job opportunity will come sooner than we thought. God has better plans. CHLA is not ours now but might be ours in the future.

I loved the positive vibe here...everyone was saying keep your head up and stay hopeful etc. However remember there are usually hundreds if not thousands of applicants for a limited amount of spots. I've felt that this process of getting a residency is worse than applying to nursing school, and worse than getting through my Accelerated BSN (from an odds perspective purely) : (

CaliRN2011 · May 15, 2011

I also received my rejection email today from CHLA :confused:

I know there were only a few positions but thought having my MPH, a 3.9 GPA, and a NICU preceptorship experience would help--apparently not. Oh well, still waiting to hear from Northridge & USC...something good will happen eventually right?! Good luck to those who scored interviews :yeah:

lovepeacelove · May 17, 2011

Stay positive, people! You'll get the job at the hospital that you're meant to be at. Good luck in your search!

lovepeacelove · May 17, 2011

Is everyone's interview with HR or the actual manager of the unit?

juliehan · May 17, 2011

Dont feel bad...I am one of the many who didnt even get a call. I dont understand, high GPA, BSN, I even work in Peds homecare right now....not like I am a weak applicant.

Hi SunsurfRN,

Don't give up just yet because you haven't got the call doesn't mean you are rejected and most of all, they haven't sent you a rejection e-mail. So...just wait a little longer. They told me they are still calling people, so maybe the next call is for you. God Bless. :yeah:

caringrn11 · May 17, 2011

Hi Lookup,

Sorry for not replying earlier. They just told me that I would be interviewing for the emergency department. Good Luck!! I hope we all get a job...

SunSurfRN · May 17, 2011

Hi SunsurfRN,
Don't give up just yet because you haven't got the call doesn't mean you are rejected and most of all, they haven't sent you a rejection e-mail. So...just wait a little longer. They told me they are still calling people, so maybe the next call is for you. God Bless.

I got the rejection email...sorry didnt mention that.

Priomo RN · May 18, 2011

Hello everyone. I just interviewed with HR a few days ago. I read this thread before my interview...so i decided I would find out the answers to some of the questions people are posting here.

First, there were about 400 applicants...of which only 1/4 are being considered for interviews. Among the 1/4, some are not from LA county or are further than a 45 minute drive. They will give preference to those who live among LA county or who already have living arrangements in LA county (like a family member or something).

You will interview with 2 people from HR: the program manager and the nurse recruiter at the same time. They will ask about 10 questions from a list that is already premade. I cannot remember all of their questions (bc i was very nervous trying to get the answers right) but they included why you chose nursing as a career and where do you see yourself in 5 and 10 years from now. They also asked why would you accept a 2 year commitment and at the end they ask if you have any questions for them, so be prepared to ask them a good and polite question. Dont just say "no".

I also found out that they are interviewing people for 3 more weeks at about a rate of 6 per day. they schedule 2 persons at the same time, and the one that gets there first goes first...lol..they said that they will try to call people for Unit Managers interviews by mid june, but that it will most likely be at the end of june.

It is also very interesting to note that the day I interviewed, I was scheduled number four of 6. and my appointment was at 11 am...and there were already 2 no-shows.....

Also, they are looking for NEW and UNEXPERIENCED nurses....so dont bring up all of your internships and jobs as RNs...because that is not what they want...they want a blank canvas....

Now that I think of it.....I am kinda giving tips to my competition..lol...but I feel like I should share this with everyone....because the interview is just HR! no medical or nursing knowledge is needed....they are just making sure you are a nice person with your head on your shoulders......and the nicest will be on top I guess....btw, what do you wear to this thing? I tried like 4 different outfits!!! and when i got there, the interviewers were wearing whatever clothes..hahaha....i felt overdressed!

letme know if this is helpful, i dont know if i missed anything,but if you have questions, let me know(i might be able to answer them).

chillin4me · May 19, 2011

Hello everyone. I just interviewed with HR a few days ago. I read this thread before my interview...so i decided I would find out the answers to some of the questions people are posting here.
First, there were about 400 applicants...of which only 1/4 are being considered for interviews. Among the 1/4, some are not from LA county or are further than a 45 minute drive. They will give preference to those who live among LA county or who already have living arrangements in LA county (like a family member or something).
You will interview with 2 people from HR: the program manager and the nurse recruiter at the same time. They will ask about 10 questions from a list that is already premade. I cannot remember all of their questions (bc i was very nervous trying to get the answers right) but they included why you chose nursing as a career and where do you see yourself in 5 and 10 years from now. They also asked why would you accept a 2 year commitment and at the end they ask if you have any questions for them, so be prepared to ask them a good and polite question. Dont just say "no".
I also found out that they are interviewing people for 3 more weeks at about a rate of 6 per day. they schedule 2 persons at the same time, and the one that gets there first goes first...lol..they said that they will try to call people for Unit Managers interviews by mid june, but that it will most likely be at the end of june.
It is also very interesting to note that the day I interviewed, I was scheduled number four of 6. and my appointment was at 11 am...and there were already 2 no-shows.....
Also, they are looking for NEW and UNEXPERIENCED nurses....so dont bring up all of your internships and jobs as RNs...because that is not what they want...they want a blank canvas....
Now that I think of it.....I am kinda giving tips to my competition..lol...but I feel like I should share this with everyone....because the interview is just HR! no medical or nursing knowledge is needed....they are just making sure you are a nice person with your head on your shoulders......and the nicest will be on top I guess....btw, what do you wear to this thing? I tried like 4 different outfits!!! and when i got there, the interviewers were wearing whatever clothes..hahaha....i felt overdressed!
letme know if this is helpful, i dont know if i missed anything,but if you have questions, let me know(i might be able to answer them).

goodluck to you...

i hope i can get a reply from them one of these days...even rejection.. but my hopes are still high.. it's nice to know their preference of selecting their future employees...thanks for the info..

lovepeacelove · May 19, 2011

goodluck to you...
i hope i can get a reply from them one of these days...even rejection.. but my hopes are still high.. it's nice to know their preference of selecting their future employees...thanks for the info..

Have you still not heard from CHLA? Maybe you should call and make sure they've received your packet?

lovepeacelove · May 19, 2011

Hello everyone. I just interviewed with HR a few days ago. I read this thread before my interview...so i decided I would find out the answers to some of the questions people are posting here.
First, there were about 400 applicants...of which only 1/4 are being considered for interviews. Among the 1/4, some are not from LA county or are further than a 45 minute drive. They will give preference to those who live among LA county or who already have living arrangements in LA county (like a family member or something).

That's good to know that CHLA is interviewing about 100 applicants. Did they mention how many TOTAL they'll be hiring? Including externals and internals?