UCSD new grad RN program

Cali_RN · Dec 5, 2009

Those of you who have gotten the email that your app is being forwarded could u please post your creds and when you applied. I would really appreciate it. This is my second time applying to this program. I graduated in May and I just can't seem to find a job. Trying to figure out if there is just something I am not doing right....

tclu, BSN, RN · Dec 5, 2009

Hey Cali RN: don't lose hope! Maybe an email will come to you next week. If not, Scripps said they'll be posting new grad positions in the next 2 weeks or so, and Pomerado/Palomar haven't posted new grad positions for their January program yet.

My credentials...I have a BSN, RN license, ACLS and BLS. I graduated in June 2009, was an honor's student and on the honor roll. My school was really big on nursing research and since I was an honor's student I had to conduct original research for my thesis. I haven't worked in the health care field, just food service jobs. I did volunteer at a hospital for two years, doing things like feeding patients, ambulating them, and changing diapers. Hope that helps!

CaliAliRN · Dec 14, 2009

Has anyone interviewed for UCSD's new grad program yet? I might have an interview this week and I was wondering if anyone knows what their managers/panels are like.

ChicoStateBSN · Dec 16, 2009

I interviewed today for SICU in UCSD. I was so nervous because I really want this job. The unit manager told me that there are a total of 24 new grads being interviewed for SICU (and who knows what the tolal number of applicants there were... probably in the hundreds, i'm guessing). The panel consisted of the unit manager, another nurse, a cns, and clinical nurse educator. the manager told me i would find out on monday if i got the job or not. the waiting is going to kill me, i feel like.. lots of clinical questions and scenario questions.

tclu, BSN, RN · Dec 17, 2009

Oh man...I just got an email saying I didn't get an interview. How depressing...I feel like I'm never going to get a new grad job.

SmellTheCoffee · Dec 17, 2009

tclu, I have been keeping up with this thread as a guest but I just registered to message you. I have also not had luck getting a new grad job and am so disappointed. We just have to keep moving forward, we're doing all we can to make our dreams come true to become nurses. Just want you to know that someone's thinking of you and wishing you the best

ChicoStateBSN · Dec 17, 2009

it's a really tough situation right now for new grads. i wish the job market was what it was like when i started in chico state 3 years ago.... i wish us all luck and great futures. keep your head up everyone!

CaliAliRN · Dec 17, 2009

i just got that rejection email from the nurse recruiter. I had started a phone interview with a nurse manager on Monday. She never called me back to complete it and now I get this email from the recruiter. HOW RUDE!!! UCSD is obviously not a very professional group of people. What a load... >

tclu, BSN, RN · Dec 17, 2009

tclu, I have been keeping up with this thread as a guest but I just registered to message you. I have also not had luck getting a new grad job and am so disappointed. We just have to keep moving forward, we're doing all we can to make our dreams come true to become nurses. Just want you to know that someone's thinking of you and wishing you the best
Wow I am so touched! Thanks so much for you support. Good luck to us all.

NYCgrl · Dec 19, 2009

My resume was moved to the next phase of processing also but I have not received a denial letter or call for an interview. For those that are waiting for UCSD new grad positions, how long have you been waiting?

rcrn027 · Dec 19, 2009

Is UCSD hiring right now? :wink2:

SmellTheCoffee · Dec 20, 2009

Hey NYCgrl, are you in NY? I hope you're keeping warm in the wild weather if so! I got the 'your resume is now on unit manager's desk' email approx 2 wks ago. I haven't heard a peep from UCSD since. Will post when I do.