UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

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Summer hopefuls talk here.... good luck to us all!!! :nurse: :redbeathe

How come my phone isn't ringing?

LOL!! I think that is exactly what is on everyone's minds...my phone is attached to my hip these days.

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What unit are you referring to?

Liver ICU...

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Liver ICU...

True, my daughter is one of those who will be interviewed. How

much weight is the talent plus interview? Did anyone get an offer immediately after the interview he same day? Just curious.

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@Freshnewnurse11: since my private chat doesnt work, I did do 2nd interview with the UD and I was wondering if I should call today.. this waiting is too harsh, lol.

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Specializes in Telemetry.

I think you should call and find out, you never know she might hire you!!!

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I just called and the answer is 'No' haha. Oh well, good luck to everyone!!

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I got tired of waiting so I decided to call the UD, she said I did not get the job. I asked her what I could do to improve my chances for next time and she said nothing. I will not apply to UCLA any longer because this is apparently not the way to go to get a job as a new graduate. From my observations they fill the majority of their positions with the internal candidates. I also believe they tend to hire a lot of people from out of state. I will not give up because nursing is my passion and I truly enjoy helping people weather I get paid or not!!! I also believe that when one door closes God opens another door. Good luck to everyone still waiting, I would advice you to call the UD to find out if you got hire. The whole process is so stressful and I am glad it is over so I can now move on.

You are right, I do see the pattern that they seem to hire a lot from out of state! (which is not fair!! sorry to say, but congrats to those from out of state to get hired!) CA is soooo impacted now that I feel like I need to get out of CA! lol! We'll keep our hopes up and I'm sure we'll all find something somewhere.... good luck freshnewnurse11!!!!

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wow I'm quite mad....I just got a rejection email from the PICU. They should reimburse me the $1000+ Dollars I spent to fly out there twice!

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Specializes in Telemetry.

Hi eeyorelove, I am a very honest person and I am always honest with myself. The way things are in California is sad and scary. The same thing happened when I was looking to apply to nursing school. I was very honest with myself and decided I rather attend school on the east coast then have to wait 1-2 years to get into nursing school. It looks like the same thing is happening in trying to fin d work in California. I would advice everyone having a hard time to try applying out of state.

This is what I did and I have 2 interviews schedule. I also will probably join either the Air Force or Navy after I gain some nursing experience. Always keep your options open and think about your long term goals. When the older nurses retire, babyboomers flood the health care system all of these hospitals will be begging and pleading for us to come work for them!!! I really commend a forum like allnurses for connecting all the new graduate rns. I often wonder if president Obama is aware about this situation.

The couple of people from my class who managed to find work all got hire through a friend. I even heard that this one girl in my class got a position as a case manager, I thought this position required years of experience but guess what she got hire by her friend.

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wow I'm quite mad....I just got a rejection email from the PICU. They should reimburse me the $1000+ Dollars I spent to fly out there twice!

I can imagine how you would feel especially flying to here for two times. I'm very sorry =(

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wow I'm quite mad....I just got a rejection email from the PICU. They should reimburse me the $1000+ Dollars I spent to fly out there twice!

im sorry to hear that. That is just not fair-asking u twice to come. Don't they understand how bad the economy is?

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im sorry to hear that. That is just not fair-asking u twice to come. Don't they understand how bad the economy is?

And i'm a student...apparently they dont care

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