UC Davis RN residency program Summer/Fall 2016

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I wanted to start a thread on the upcoming residency program for UC Davis for Summer/Fall 2016!

Who has applied so far? What units?

Wanted to keep each other updated if we hear anything. :)

I said on the app that I wanted L&D (or postpartum)

Good luck everyone!!

I called about 25 mins ago. I think the same lady had picked up for us, but she later transferred my call to a man who knows specifically about the new grad program (hard to explain this without using names haha). He said that decisions have not yet been made. I asked if maternity is still going to conduct the new grad for this cohort he said yes (but also said dept needs can change- like hiring only 1 or more than 2). So I was told to just sit tight. Yea he also said that either him or the managers will call us either way yes/no

If they would of already called two ppl I think they wouldve been kind enough to tell us over the phone so we don't have to keep waiting!

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I hope you're right! Ok I guess we continue to wait lol. Thanks for all the info!

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I feel like I wake up anxious everyday hoping that TODAY they will tell us LOL!! We all need to know for some peace of mind. Update us once anyone hears anything! Have any other units made offers?:nailbiting:

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I got an offer for maternity today! Congrats to all those that received offers see you at orientation!:up:

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Congrats passion4womenshealth! I guess they won't send out rejection letters since I haven't heard anything

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Congrats to you passion4womenshealth!

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Hi there! Congrats on getting offered a position! I am planning to apply to the next New Grad RN program for 2017. I'm applying in November and I was wondering if you could share some of your qualifications/experience? I did my preceptorship in L&D, I have a year of volunteer experience in L&D, I was a CNA for 5 years, I have my AWHONN affiliation and am certified in ACLS, BLS, NRP, and ECG Monitoring. I know UC davis has a very competitive program and I would honestly be happy on any unit (it doesn't have to be L&D). Any advice for someone going through the process? Thanks and congrats on getting an offer!

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Thank you, I feel very grateful & I hope you receive the good news soon passion4womenshealth! Congrats on interviewing!

Hi orangethecat!

It's me again:wacky: I am hoping to apply for the UCD OR training program and would love to hear how it is going for you. Do you feel well-supported?

Also, any idea when they are having another program? I wasn't able to get any info from HR.

Thanks!

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Hi RaeHere! I strongly recommend the UCD OR Training Program. I believe it is the only OR Training Program around the Sacramento area that trains their nurses how to scrub & circulate extensively (8 months in total). I feel very supported and learn something new every day. The patient population is diverse and the surgeries are challenging, cutting edge, downright amazing considering it is a Level I Trauma Center.

As a New Grad nurse in a specialty, I face both typical new grad emotions and concerns, but also the reality that my training is different from what nursing school taught me. However, the program's educator is outstanding! The program is well structured and allows the opportunity to train in multiple services (ENT, Ortho Trauma, Burn, Plastics, GI, Urology, etc). Most of the staff are understanding, knowledgeable, and love their jobs. They have been very receptive of trainees. Some surgeons can be nasty but most of them understand that the OR is a team driven environment, and therefore respect the members of their teams. Of course, no facility is perfect and there are many improvements that can be made.

Pros:

-In the program, you rotate through services every 4 weeks. This provides the opportunity to see many different cases.

-The Educator & Staff

-Circulating AND scrubbing!

Cons:

-In the program, you rotate through every service every 4 weeks, that's not a lot of time to solidify your practice in a single service.

-Some people seem to think OR nurses are not real nurses (HA!) There is *sometimes* tension between the perioperative services.

-Some nurses really do eat their young!

From what I've heard, the training program should be hiring soon. They seem to hire a new cohort about every six months. I started in August so that means a new cohort should start in February/March. I suggest checking back in with HR around late Dec/January.

PS It seems that having experience related to the OR is a good way to get your app through HR. Good luck!

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Hi RaeHere! I strongly recommend the UCD OR Training Program. I believe it is the only OR Training Program around the Sacramento area that trains their nurses how to scrub & circulate extensively (8 months in total). I feel very supported and learn something new every day. The patient population is diverse and the surgeries are challenging, cutting edge, downright amazing considering it is a Level I Trauma Center.

As a New Grad nurse in a specialty, I face both typical new grad emotions and concerns, but also the reality that my training is different from what nursing school taught me. However, the program's educator is outstanding! The program is well structured and allows the opportunity to train in multiple services (ENT, Ortho Trauma, Burn, Plastics, GI, Urology, etc). Most of the staff are understanding, knowledgeable, and love their jobs. They have been very receptive of trainees. Some surgeons can be nasty but most of them understand that the OR is a team driven environment, and therefore respect the members of their teams. Of course, no facility is perfect and there are many improvements that can be made.

Pros:

-In the program, you rotate through services every 4 weeks. This provides the opportunity to see many different cases.

-The Educator & Staff

-Circulating AND scrubbing!

Cons:

-In the program, you rotate through every service every 4 weeks, that's not a lot of time to solidify your practice in a single service.

-Some people seem to think OR nurses are not real nurses (HA!) There is *sometimes* tension between the perioperative services.

-Some nurses really do eat their young!

From what I've heard, the training program should be hiring soon. They seem to hire a new cohort about every six months. I started in August so that means a new cohort should start in February/March. I suggest checking back in with HR around late Dec/January.

PS It seems that having experience related to the OR is a good way to get your app through HR. Good luck!

Wow, orangethecat! Thank you for providing such a detailed and informative post!

I'm glad you are having such a good experience. It sounds like a great program.

Coincidentally, it was just posted this morning that the application for the program is opening up tomorrow! Thanks again.

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Specializes in ICU.
I really want to apply for this... how far is uc davis from sf?

Why not just use google maps?

I can't believe someone actually answered you.

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