UCLA New Grad Program 2010

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Has anyone heard anything back from the UCLA New Grad Summer Program for 2010? I applied in the beginning of February and have only had a phone interview so far, with no feedback yet. Any info or others' experience would be much appreciated, thank you!

It helps to have the NCLEX behind you. I know I went to about 4 or 5 interviews before I had taken my NCLEX and although it was great experience and they said they would consider me even if I hadn't taken the test yet, their priority was for those who had passed it already.

I actually asked two hospitals when I didn't get a job if there was anything I could do to improve my chances and they both said, pass your boards so you have that license going into an interview

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Woohoo! Just got a call too! I have to call the hospital tomorrow to schedule an interview. I was told that it will either be with the recruiter or the unit manager. It depends on the unit I guess. My status still says "we have contacted you for an interview." fyi

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It helps to have the NCLEX behind you. I know I went to about 4 or 5 interviews before I had taken my NCLEX and although it was great experience and they said they would consider me even if I hadn't taken the test yet, their priority was for those who had passed it already.

I actually asked two hospitals when I didn't get a job if there was anything I could do to improve my chances and they both said, pass your boards so you have that license going into an interview

I appreciate the advice, however, I am in a bit of a tricky situation. I am contractually obligated to obtain employment by June 2011. I received the HRSA Nursing Scholarship, and I signed a contract. In exchange for HRSA paying my tuition, books and a monthly stipend, I must work in a facility with a shortage of nurses (i.e. hospital) for 2 years. I feel it was too good to pass up, as I have the bulk of my education paid for, and only 200 students a year in the US receive an award.

I understand that I am not as desirable as someone who has their license, but I have to try. Most of the new grad programs will not start again until June-August, which is cutting it close. I only just finished school at the end of November. So, I'm just doing all I can!

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What was the first numbers from UCLA ? Was it a 310 area code?

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What was the first numbers from UCLA ? Was it a 310 area code?

Yes it's area code 310

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I just got a call to schedule interviews as well. :yeah: I'm so excited as this is my first choice of hospitals!

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Congratulations on getting that scholarship!

Don't worry too much about the NCLEX. I thought it was hard, but not as hard as I expected it to be. I studied for test for a little less than a month. Just do a lot of practice questions and review your weaknesses. Good luck!

I appreciate the advice, however, I am in a bit of a tricky situation. I am contractually obligated to obtain employment by June 2011. I received the HRSA Nursing Scholarship, and I signed a contract. In exchange for HRSA paying my tuition, books and a monthly stipend, I must work in a facility with a shortage of nurses (i.e. hospital) for 2 years. I feel it was too good to pass up, as I have the bulk of my education paid for, and only 200 students a year in the US receive an award.

I understand that I am not as desirable as someone who has their license, but I have to try. Most of the new grad programs will not start again until June-August, which is cutting it close. I only just finished school at the end of November. So, I'm just doing all I can!

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ktgirl, what units did you apply to?

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congrats klgrl1004 and good luck

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congratulations casey11 hopefully we can keep those phone calls coming..

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congrats klgrl1004 and good luck

Thank you persistancepays! Good luck on your interview. Lets nail it! And good luck to everyone here~ :yeah: I got the call pretty late, around 8PM so keep your phone's glued to your pocket!

I'm so thankful for this site and the encouragement from the community here. It's so great to have allnurses as a support system. :redpinkhe Thank you all-nurses!

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Oh Im Praying to God that I receive a call for an interview. I've been rejected so many times, I lost track! Congratulations to those who have an interview...hopefully you get the job!

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