UCLA new RN residency program 2010

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Hi,

I just wanted to start a thread for people applying to UCLA's new grad program this year. I have filled out the application online, but wondered if I should send a hard copy too. Does anyone else have any information? I heard that for the last new grad class, they had more than 800 applicants for 80 slots. Kind of discouraging...

Specializes in PICU, OB/GYN.

Did anyone practice for the interview? I am just googling interview questions (it's been a long time since I interviewed!)...I hope that it goes well, I have mine tomorrow. I hate those, "Tell me about a time" questions, and I know that this one is going to have a lot of those questions!

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I did practice for mine, but that's just the way I am. Too bad that even tho I always prepare, I still stay nervous! It makes it harder for me to think on the spot. I agree with the previous poster who said that there is no way to anticipate a lot of the questions, and others are ones you really would expect. There were a LOT of questions and I was starting to wear out by the end. I think I did fairly well overall, tho.

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Specializes in PICU, OB/GYN.

Thanks for the info! I am not practicing, per se, but I have been reviewing questions. I suppose there isn't really a way to prepare for it. I'm just so nervous. I want to do well!

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"it's difficult for ADNs applying to Magnet recognized hospitals because there is a requirement for Magnet-designated hospitals to hire about 90% BS graduates and the 10% ADN. At Cedars, there were 50 spots in their past new grad program, where they hired only 3 ADN graduates.

My numbers may not be accurate but there is a majority that they need to hire."

Thanks for the info...I had heard that too, that they preferred BSNs because of trying to get Magnet status. Cedars already is a Magnet, I think, so maybe the policies are different there. I only have a BA and an ADN...but I've got to try...

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I applied the 25th and just got my reference check e-mail today. I got the e-mail saying I would be getting a call and the reference check on Oct. 27th. I still didn't get a call from Talent Plus though. There's still hope! Anyone in the same boat?

Good luck to everyone! =)

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Did the Talent plus interviewer show up as "unknown" on your cell phone?

Or was there a number?

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Specializes in NICU.
"it's difficult for ADNs applying to Magnet recognized hospitals because there is a requirement for Magnet-designated hospitals to hire about 90% BS graduates and the 10% ADN. At Cedars, there were 50 spots in their past new grad program, where they hired only 3 ADN graduates.

My numbers may not be accurate but there is a majority that they need to hire."

Thanks for the info...I had heard that too, that they preferred BSNs because of trying to get Magnet status. Cedars already is a Magnet, I think, so maybe the policies are different there. I only have a BA and an ADN...but I've got to try...

UCLA is also already Magnet.

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I just had my interview. I just hope I answered those questions right. Good luck to everyone whose having theirs soon. My best advise is to be yourself and keep calm answering the questions. I hope we all go to the next level :)

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Specializes in PICU, OB/GYN.

I had mine today too, talk about long! I am hoping I did well. I was able to answer all of the questions and give examples, just hoping I gave good enough ones! Good luck to those who are going to interview...it was interesting to say the least.

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Specializes in Telemetry.

When will UCLA interview people interested in working in the ICU department or have they already interviewed people for the positions? I am getting worried because I have not heard back from UCLA and I see everyone is getting contacted. I guess I did not mae it:crying2:

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What does your application status say ? If it says you have been contacted for an interview just be patient and they will call. The interview is conducted from TalentPlus and was not from a nurse manager from a particular dept. Hope this helps.

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I had my talentplus interview last week and I had mixed emotions about it. I thought I did well on some questions but others I felt my answers couldve been better.

For those who had the phone interview, how long did yours take? & has anyone received another interview yet? (i believe the next one should be with the nurse recruiter).

I am just keeping my fingers crossed & hoping for the best. Hope we all move to the next level!

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