UCSD New Grad Residency Summer 2025

Oopsie.daisy · Apr 10

I got referred for one position and applied to all of them! I'm actually so excited that it's the one I really want. Good luck y'all!

BSNRN2496 · Apr 10

gK1 said:

I only applied to two positions, and one says the same "others more competitive" which I figured for the transition to ED position. I am totally fine with that. The other status changed to referred to hiring manager. I am excited.

did you all have the min and preferred qualifications? I didn't apply because I didn't have the preferred qualifications. Just trying to see if I can try next time. I shouldn't have cut myself short, but it's okay.

Yasmin490 · Apr 10

Referred to three out of three of my applications!! I'm so so excited good luck everybody!

gK1 · Apr 10

What do you mean by preferred qualifications for yourself? According to the position I applied for, I do. But I am not sure if it is different for other positions in this new grad residency program. I graduate with my BSN at the end of April. I got my ACLS, PALS, and BLS, and I have an appt for NRP. I finished my preceptorship in the same specialty to which I applied (a different hospital), where my application status changed to referred to the hiring manager. I think you should absolutely try next time and build your certs if you don't have these, and do not give up! You're going to be a great nurse no matter what and where you land. We all collectively do not have RN experience; they know that. These are new grad programs for a reason, so I think you should apply everywhere and see what happens; you never know. 🙂

stunurse2 · Apr 10

So, is "others more competitive" basically a hard no?

BSNRN2496 · Apr 10

gK1 said:

What do you mean by preferred qualifications for yourself? According to the position I applied for, I do. But I am not sure if it is different for other positions in this new grad residency program. I graduate with my BSN at the end of April. I got my ACLS, PALS, and BLS, and I have an appt for NRP. I finished my preceptorship in the same specialty to which I applied (a different hospital), where my application status changed to referred to the hiring manager. I think you should absolutely try next time and build your certs if you don't have these, and do not give up! You're going to be a great nurse no matter what and where you land. We all collectively do not have RN experience; they know that. These are new grad programs for a reason, so I think you should apply everywhere and see what happens; you never know. 🙂

The flyer about the new grad program had a list of qualifications followed by additional items they preferred, like having clinical units there or volunteer hours. There were more I just can't remember off the top of my head.

I have all the items you listed! I just have zero medical experience background. I did apply because of how many open positions, and my lack of experience and lack of their preferred items. I'm currently in a new grad program for another hospital but it is not a specialty unit, like I had hoped. So I'll keep an eye out for their next cohort and apply then.

good luck to those who have had their applications being reviewed!

qswdefrgrgt · Apr 10

stunurse2 said:

So, is "others more competitive" basically a hard no?

Unfortunately yeah, that means that HR considered that you were not qualified for the position and your application was not forwarded to the hiring unit.

jennyftb86 · Apr 10

Oopsie.daisy said:

I got referred for one position and applied to all of them! I'm actually so excited that it's the one I really want. Good luck y'all!

That's awesome! Congrats to all of you that made it to the next steps. I applied to 8 positions and all say "others more competitive" as of this afternoon. Best wishes to those still waiting for responses.

hbdope · Apr 10

Has anyone gotten an interview invite yet?

hbdope · Apr 10

I've got 'referred to hiring' for two ICU positions. What's the likelihood of an interview after getting this update?

stunurse2 · Apr 10

qswdefrgrgt said:

Unfortunately yeah, that means that HR considered that you were not qualified for the position and your application was not forwarded to the hiring unit.

Thank you for the info and clarification! I figured that's what it meant but just wanted to be sure. Congrats to everyone who has been referred🎉🎉🎉

wqasewsd · Apr 10

hbdope said:

I've got 'referred to hiring' for two ICU positions. What's the likelihood of an interview after getting this update?

congrats! what do u believe made u a competitive/strong candidate if u don't mind sharing