SoCal Kaiser RN Residency Program - April 2025

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Members are discussing topics related to starting a new job at Kaiser, specifically regarding wearing scrubs, upcoming EKG tests, and sharing resources for EKG interpretation. Some members are also seeking information about application dates for external hires and internal job postings at Kaiser. Additionally, there is a supportive tone towards new nurses and sharing helpful information within the community.

Hey guys. I am about to attend the final Q&A session for the application that opens on the 13th. Here's the link for it. It starts at 11:30.

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1606955

Let's chat and update each other along the way!

Specializes in CNA.

Did anyone here apply with less than 768 clinical hours? If so how did it go?

I went to an accelerated program and did about 708 clinical hours in total. I am thinking about applying to the next cohort, and I don't know if its a waste of time or not. How do they even verify your total clinical hours?

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just curious, did anyone else kinda just get ghosted by KP? like no offer but also no rejection email, and application status still active? just nothing? 💀

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1NewGradRN said:

just curious, did anyone else kinda just get ghosted by KP? like no offer but also no rejection email, and application status still active? just nothing? 💀

Yes...its really upsetting. //:

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12RN34 said:

Yes...its really upsetting. //:

I never understood why some places do that //: But I'm sorry we're in the same boat. Are you planning to reapply for the next cohort?

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1NewGradRN said:

I never understood why some places do that //: But I'm sorry we're in the same boat. Are you planning to reapply for the next cohort?

I know, so tired of it. I'm sorry too! The least they can do is let us know because their residency starts next week! & IDK if I'd be eligible to apply for next cohort because May will mark my one year since being graduated..I don't remember if they have rules when it comes to the timeline of when you graduated or whatever. 

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1NewGradRN said:

just curious, did anyone else kinda just get ghosted by KP? like no offer but also no rejection email, and application status still active? just nothing? 💀

Yes. And I'm an employee. Frustrating.  

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12RN34 said:

I know, so tired of it. I'm sorry too! The least they can do is let us know because their residency starts next week! & IDK if I'd be eligible to apply for next cohort because May will mark my one year since being graduated..I don't remember if they have rules when it comes to the timeline of when you graduated or whatever. 

Same! I graduated last May and was thinking of reapplying. Last time I checked, I think the "nursing degree within 12 months" is just a preferred qualification, not necessarily required? I was going to email to double-check. So there still may be a possibility!

_California_RN said:

Yes. And I'm an employee. Frustrating.  

Awh man //: that is definitely frustrating. Like what more are they looking for!

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1NewGradRN said:

Same! I graduated last May and was thinking of reapplying. Last time I checked, I think the "nursing degree within 12 months" is just a preferred qualification, not necessarily required? I was going to email to double-check. So there still may be a possibility!

Awh man //: that is definitely frustrating. Like what more are they looking for!

Oh okay that's good then! Maybe I will & if I do it will be my 3rd and last time LOL..

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12RN34 said:

Oh okay that's good then! Maybe I will & if I do it will be my 3rd and last time LOL..

Do you know someone that works there? I think that's one of the key factors of getting a phone call. As for the ghosting. That's crappy. I'm sorry. 

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1NewGradRN said:

Same! I graduated last May and was thinking of reapplying. Last time I checked, I think the "nursing degree within 12 months" is just a preferred qualification, not necessarily required? I was going to email to double-check. So there still may be a possibility!

Awh man //: that is definitely frustrating. Like what more are they looking for!

I work for kaiser to and even though I am already an employee with kaiser for nursing they consider us external. I've applied 3 times  and just got hired for this cohort. so dnt give up keep applying 

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for anyone starting on Monday have you received first day instructions? I know an email may be going out tomorrow but I was curious to know how the first day will be. I was told it could be zoom first day or in person 

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RN_Clark said:

for anyone starting on Monday have you received first day instructions? I know an email may be going out tomorrow but I was curious to know how the first day will be. I was told it could be zoom first day or in person 

The only email I received was the schedule. I guess education should be emailing us tomorrow?, I asked the recruiter what to wear she said business casual. 

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