UCLA New Grad Spring 2024

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Members are discussing their application statuses for job positions at UCLA, specifically focusing on tabs in the portal, waiting for offers, receiving alternate selections, and sharing experiences with the application process. Some users are sharing their disappointment at not receiving offers but are trying to remain positive and see it as a learning experience. Additionally, there is a discussion about whether UCLA accepts new grads from certain schools.

Hi I recently applied for the Spring 2024 cohort and didn't see a thread yet. How is everyone's application going? 

I should've scheduled my interview for earlier because now I'm just waiting and panicking ?

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tchu said:

I should've scheduled my interview for earlier because now I'm just waiting and panicking ?

They actually started about 10 minutes into the alloted time for me which made me nervous. 

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dctlbc said:

They actually started about 10 minutes into the alloted time for me which made me nervous. 

I ended at 15 minutes LOL... And more than half of that was me asking them questions ?

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dctlbc said:

They actually started about 10 minutes into the alloted time for me which made me nervous. 

Mine started 10 minutes earlier and was was asked only 4 questions ???! Not sure what to think! Literally 13minutes was me asking them questions ?. Interview lasted about probably 20 minutes. 

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D99 said:

for my unit, ICU8, there was no clinical scenarios questions.

How many questions? Did they say how many they're accepting? 

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elisamia said:

Mine started 10 minutes earlier and was was asked only 4 questions ???! Not sure what to think! Literally 13minutes was me asking them questions ?. Interview lasted about probably 20 minutes. 

Congrats on finishing your interview! I believe we're both applying for the same unit, if you don't mind me asking were your questions more simple like "why ucla..." or were they more specific for the OR?

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eliza35 said:

Congrats on finishing your interview! I believe we're both applying for the same unit, if you don't mind me asking were your questions more simple like "why ucla..." or were they more specific for the OR?

No clinical scenario question. Literally I got asked the basic 4 questions: tell about yourself, tell about a mistake, safety and tell about exceptional care ?. When is your interview? Good luck!!

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elisamia said:

Mine started 10 minutes earlier and was was asked only 4 questions ???! Not sure what to think! Literally 13minutes was me asking them questions ?. Interview lasted about probably 20 minutes. 

Wow I'm surprised by the differences in our interview experiences. I used the full 20 min answering their questions. I was asked 7, with the first one as a combo on why nursing / why ucla / why ED wrapped up all in one (felt long!)

I think brevity is an asset. So concise responses on your part is a good move & can make you more memorable. Best of luck to you ?

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I interviewed for ICU8 and they started a little late. They asked tell me about yourself/why nursing. They asked why ICU, what was my favorite and least favorite clinical and why. They asked about my clinical experiences and what what expected of me during them, kinda a weird question. They also asked where I see myself in 3-5 years.

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical.

Congratulations to those who have finished their interview! Wow! You guys jumped on picking the first available slots. By the time I picked mine, there were only a few left on the very last day (11/17) so, I am interviewing until then. Thank you to those who are sharing their experiences. I'm not sure what to think as they seem to be all different, but it does help knowing that (so far) there are no clinical scenarios. Thanks again everyone! Good luck to those who are interviewing tomorrow and the rest of this week! I'll continue praying for now ?

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elisamia said:

No clinical scenario question. Literally I got asked the basic 4 questions: tell about yourself, tell about a mistake, safety and tell about exceptional care ?. When is your interview? Good luck!!

Thank you for the information!! I have mine tomorrow? I'll update on how it goes

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tchu said:

I should've scheduled my interview for earlier because now I'm just waiting and panicking ?

Can you update us on your experience! Hoping you feel great after:) mine is tomorrow 

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