UCLA New Grad Critical Care Internship

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Hello everyone,

I am beginning the new grad program at UCLA Medical Center sometime in August (we haven't been informed of a start date yet) and wanted to see if there are any other new grads out there starting the program too. I am moving to LA in July and am really nervous about the big step (I am from Michigan) . Any advice from current UCLA employees or nurses? I am working in the Neuro/Trauma ICU, any current ICU nurses who can tell me what to expect? Thanks in advance for the help! :-)

~Lisa

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Im on the opposite coast but I wanted to say Congratulations! How very exciting and what a huge change....

I moved from Maine to Texas as a new grad and the culture shock was almost as draining as the new career. Take time to take care of yourself. Keep in touch with home and your support systems. THink of it as a little bit more school... with that kind of focus.

Good luck! UCLA - WOW!!!

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Hi Lisa!! Congrats! I'm starting in the neuro/trauma ICU at UCLA too but in Feb! Did you relocate? Send me a PM!

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Hi! I just relocated from Michigan to Santa Monica. It's just over three miles to the hospital which is great because I can ride my bike... They charge almost $70 a month to park! Where are you planning on moving to? Looking forward to meeting you come Feb! :-)

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Thats a good idea! That will save you so much money and time! plus you'll get a nice workout from it too! I'm relocating from Mass. whats your contact info?

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Specializes in Transplant/Surgical ICU.

See you both on wednesday for computer class :cool:!

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Hi Lisa!! Congrats! I'm starting in the neuro/trauma ICU at UCLA too but in Feb! Did you relocate? Send me a PM!

when did you interview? have you graduated yet? is there a reason that you're starting in february instead of in August?

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Is this new grad residency at UCLA for recent nurse grads who are looking for more mentorship? If you are accepted, are you only commited for one year afterwards completing the residency? FOr out of towners, how has the housing situation been? Expensive? Good locations? Roommates?

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Congrats to all the new grads. I'm new to the site and was wondering is the UCLA Medical Center mentor program for only RN or can Lpn apply? If LPN can apply where do I start the process to get more info? I'm in Atlanta and having a hard time finding work I got LPN license in July 08.:banghead:

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Hi, Lisa,

How has it been since you started in August? I am interviewing for a new grad residency position with the Neuro/Trauma ICU in November. My internet search for information on UCLA's Neuro/Trauma ICU has been unsuccessful. Do you have any info or links you can share with me? I hope to get the job and meet you and the other new grads starting in February!

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Hello,

I'm a new grad from MA considering relocating to CA. I got an email the next day asking to schedule for an interview after applying online to the new grad residency program at UCLA. :eek: (I've only received 2 calls over a 4 months period in MA) Seems like everyone is interviewing either on Nov. 7 or 12. I'm wondering what the interview process is like, and what is it like living in LA.. rents, cost of living, transportation... etc. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks! :heartbeat

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Thats a good idea! That will save you so much money and time! plus you'll get a nice workout from it too! I'm relocating from Mass. whats your contact info?

Hi Keke,

I'm a new grad from MA considering relocating to LA! What was the process like for you?

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