UCSD Medical Center New Grad Program January 2012

persistancepays · May 28, 2012

No, once you have more than 6 months experience you can apply to any open position that you are qualified for. I didn't know that until I called and spoke with HR because I didn't know what to apply for. If you get hired into a position, you will still go through an orientation period, which is a modified new grad program. I don't remember that particular question, but I know if you have more than the 6 months, you cannot apply for the regular new grad position. When I was told what to do, I found a position that week and applied to it, had an interview by the end of the week and started working that next week.

Good Luck!

RN_518, BSN · Feb 27, 2013

Hi AZ. I would love to work at UCSD. Thanks for your tips. What organizations do you recommend joining?

AZWildcatRN · Feb 28, 2013

Any organizations you want to join. There's plenty! I am interested in working with moms and infants so I joined AWHONN (association of women's health and neonatal nursing). There's SCANN too which is Southern California Association of Neonatal Nursing. I'm sure if you just do a google search of the area your interested in something will pop up. Good Luck!