UCLA New Grad one year program 2011

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I am graduating this December 2010 as an ADN. I want to make sure I apply for UCLA's new grad program the day the application opens. Is there anyone else with this plan? Does anyone have the link to where this application will appear? I have looked at many informational screens but have not found a link to an application. I figured it might be on the UCLA job search site, so I opened a profile there. I do not live in CA, I am out of state. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you.

Does anyone know specific requirements for the letters of recommendation?

I'm wondering if they need to be on school letterhead or not (sorry if this is an obvious question- this is my first new grad app!).

I'm having a few recc's emailed to me since the deadline is quickly approaching, and I'm worried that this will be an issue.

Thanks!

Usually if the new grad program wants the letter of recommendation on letterhead, they would state so. But UCLA has not. As long as your letter of rec is signed when emailed to you.. i think you'll be fine!:lol2:

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Hi everyone,

I'm also applying to the UCLA new grad program tomorrow, in Peds (yay!). I applied last year in October but got put on the waitlist/rejected, haha. Now that I have my license hopefully I'll be more likely to at least get an interview!

Anyway, I have a question: Who do we address our cover letters to??? Every website says to address it to a specific person to make it personal, but won't more than one person be looking at the letter? I know the nurse recruiter is Sheri, but should I address the cover letter to her? To Whom it May Concern seems so impersonal. Help!

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Address the cover letter to the nurse recruiter.

Does anyone know what time the application will be up? I'm literally waiting on their website. :p

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Thank you oooitzsharon, that's what I ended up doing. The app was up by 9:15 am, you probably know that by now though... I woke up at 7 and kept checking it til then, ugh! Good luck!

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To those of you who applied to the 2010 RN Residency Program @ UCLA -- was there a GPA requirement?? I know past years there has been. Thanks!

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Hi everyone,

I'm new to allnurses I applied to the program as well. I just got off the phone with Talent Plus. It was an interesting experience but nothing tricky. The interviewer was really pleasant and the questions gauge at your "talents", abilities, and personality. Just be yourself and answer honestly.. because some questions are accompanied by "why?" or "give an example" so be prepared to give good examples.

SNMN - I believe all UC systems require 3.0 or higher GPA, I'm not for sure.

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Hi everyone,

I'm new to allnurses I applied to the program as well. I just got off the phone with Talent Plus. It was an interesting experience but nothing tricky. The interviewer was really pleasant and the questions gauge at your "talents", abilities, and personality. Just be yourself and answer honestly.. because some questions are accompanied by "why?" or "give an example" so be prepared to give good examples.

SNMN - I believe all UC systems require 3.0 or higher GPA, I'm not for sure.

The application didn't close yet... how is this possible?

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UCLA is going by time of application. They are sending out e-mails for Talentplus & Skill Survey while they are taking apps.

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UCLA told me if you're qualified, then you're qualified. They aren't coming out and saying "you have to have this GPA" this year.

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Sorry, I wasn't trying to rub it in, just figured I'd be informative because I was pretty freaked out about the phone interview. I applied pretty early so maybe I was one of the first groups to be contacted by Talent Plus.

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Honestly were all just on edge. Everyone take a deep breath. There is still time and I had friend who was the last batch to get interviewed in July before she started in August... even though she was one of the first to apply.

Hey guys,

a friend of mine from Ohio just sent this... its nursing students at there graduation having a good time!

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