UCLA New Grad Program 2010

newRNAllie · Dec 30, 2010

Hi there are previous posts that also give interview tips...and there are several threads going in addition to this one; they've all been helpful to me. I agree with what other people have said, about trying to project confidence (which of course you might not actually feel!) and what helped me was just to really bone up on the diseases/conditions I might encounter as a nurse on that unit. I looked at my care plans from school to refresh my memory about interventions, protocols, infection control, etc. I also reviewed the common drugs for those conditions and patient safety issues as they relate to inpatient care. I also looked at the shift schedule I had for clinicals (some nurses call it their "brain"), in case they asked me a question about time management or how I did things. Last but not least, I had a few examples in mind for the "how did you handle a challenge in the past" question. That has been a constant in every interview I've ever had, and when I did hiring in a previous job, I asked it too! Good luck!

busttamuv3 · Jan 2, 2011

Hi there nurseteeeee! I am new at posting so I'm unsure how this really works, but I read about you getting hired for cardiac step down! congrats! I am interviewing for that unit on tuesday and I was hoping you could grace me with some interview tips and share your experience. I can't PM you is what my inbox says, but maybe you can PM me? I am unsure how it works. Thanks in advance for your help.

schsten · Jan 2, 2011

Thanks for the tips newRNallie.....ugh this is all so stressful. This will be my first interview I've had and I'm stressed about it plus I have to worry about flying to LA and getting to my interview and everything! For those of you who have already interviewed, how long were your interviews? And has anyone interviewed with the PICU?

busttamuv3 · Jan 2, 2011

Thanks so much nurseteee! i really appreciate you taking the time to help me out. You mentioned that you were interviewed by a female so I am pretty sure that it will not be the same recruiter. I have to meet with the nurse recruiter first, and then take the shuttle and interview with the unit director. Did you have the same experience? I will take your advice and wish for the best! Thanks again!

ValentineTheBSN · Jan 2, 2011

Hey I never got a call for Neuro ICU. ER was my first choice and Neuro was my second. Not sure if anyone has gotten calls.

newRNAllie · Jan 2, 2011

I interviewed two weeks ago and haven't heard. Don't know if that means I'm out of the running or if they just haven't decided yet. Pretty nervewracking....

28012rn · Jan 2, 2011

I think that the ICU's are still interviewing into Jan. I have an interview coming up this week, they probably have not made their decisions yet...I also had another interview about 2 weeks back and have not heard, makes me think I am out of that one :/

newRNAllie · Jan 3, 2011

And for anyone coming in from out of town...bring an umbrella...it's cold and pouring here!

busttamuv3 · Jan 3, 2011

For those of you who were hired already, first of all congrats! and secondly, how long did it take to hear back from UCLA?

misscaliRN · Jan 3, 2011

I went in to meet the recruiter on a saturday, had my unit interview the following monday, and was extended an offer wednesday of that same week. It happened fast but I was hired on a Med-Surg floor so I don't know about ICUs. Good luck to all!

Jymtastics · Jan 3, 2011

I think it depends on the unit for how long it will take for them to call you back with a job offer. I think a lot of managers were off and busy during the holidays so I would think that a lot of job offers may happen this next week.

persistancepays · Jan 3, 2011

For those of you still applying and looking, go to Indeed.com, Providence Health Care Services just starting accepting New Grads for their March program in all areas. It's in Torrance, Ca

Good Luck