UCSD Medical Center New Grad Program January 2012

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Just wanted to start a thread for UCSD's New Program. Feel free to post any updates or news :)

Mine changed for PCU to Others more competitive. :(

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Does anyone have any idea when these positions are supposed to start?

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Has anyone had a status change for Thornton IMU or Hillcrest PCU 5 West from March/April?

I have, in early April. And haven't heard anything yet.

It changed to "Referred to hiring department on so-so date."

i've been trying to call nurse recruiter but I keep getting the answering machine.

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Please give us an update if you do!

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Anyone have any ideas what it takes to get an interview with UCSD? I've been submitting my resumes and everything else they need and yet no lucks for a call back! It's frustrating!

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Just keep trying..I didn't get hired by UCSD until my third interview. The first time I didn't make it out of the heap of applications. The second time I made it to a department to be considered for an interview. I got the interview and blew a question. At that point I went elsewhere ( Loma Linda in Riverside ) got hired into a new grad position ( clinical nurse B postings on their website ), worked there 8 months and reapplied to UCSD. I applied on a Wednesday, got called on a Thursday, and hired on a Monday and now I've been here since August. I can understand your frustration, keep trying, but don't put all your eggs in one basket. You may have to go elsewhere first before revisiting UCSD. It is a great place to work. Good Luck!

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Specializes in NICU, Psych.

I would agree with persistancepays! I also applied 3 times before getting hired at UCSD. The first two times I applied I didn't even make it to the departments to be considered for an interview. The last time I applied which was in October 2012, I had been working as an RN in Arizona for 3 months, volunteering as an RN before landing a job, obtaining certifications, and joining different nursing organizations. Most of the nurses that I was hired with have had some experience as well in the health field. Even during my interview the Nurse Manager informed me that they look for individuals who are being proactive and doing things to better themselves as health professionals. My suggestion would also be to obtain some experience elsewhere before revisiting UCSD but don't give up hope either... it took me 3 times to apply and land a job here and it was definitely worth it! Good Luck with your job search.

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interviews are taking place this up and coming week

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For the Thornton IMU position I applied to in mid March I just noticed that my status changed to "Referred to Hiring Department 04/26/2012" so I guess they're still hiring? They also opened up more positions on this unit with the new batch of new grad postings this week...

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They're doing interviews this week. So fingers crossed.

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They're doing interviews this week. So fingers crossed.

On small piece of advice from someone who went through the interviews twice..On the first interview I totally "blew" a question and know it before I even left the interview so I was prepared the next time. Now I have now been working at Thornton since Aug. in oncology and love it.

If they ask a question about how you would deal with a problem with another nurse be sure you explain how you would speak with the nurse and try to work things out. It is only a very last resort that you go to the charge nurse. Also I had a question "what if a nurse had taken photos of a patient, what would you do" Obviously you would tell her/him it is inappropriate but they want to hear you say that you are the patient advocate and it is up to you to look out for the patients rights.

Just be sure to relax and be yourself. They really want to get a feel for your personality to see if you are a fit for their floor. Good Luck

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Question: After 8 months of experience elsewhere, did you apply to a UCSD new grad program? Did they still consider you a new grad after 8 months experience? Did you get that application question-- 'do you have more than 6 months RN experience?'? I wonder if that's a new or even applicable question. Just wondering. Thanks.

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