UCSD New Grad 2017

[2016_RN]

Thought I'd start a thread for the new grad program at UCSD for Spring 2017!

Anyone applied so far? What units? Wanted to keep each other updated if we hear anything :)

[slr26]

Got it. Thanks so much! This was a super helpful and thorough answer :)

[hwesterly]

my application for the trauma PCU just changed to say "referred to hiring department" today. fingers crossed!

[huaytita]

Hello! I'm applying to a new GRad program. I have lots of questions that hopefully you guys can answer. How important is finding out the name of hiring manager to put it on the cover letter? What are some ways to find this info?

For those whose applications have been referred to manager or got an interview, did you include a cover letter? Where did you get your coverletter guidelines? Because I've been searching around and they have different advice. I'd really appreciate it if anyone could help me out. Thanks!

[hwesterly]

Did anyone else on here interview for the Trauma PCU? I interviewed on Friday and wanted to check and see if anyone had heard back yet

[chocolatebuns]

I guess I missed the trauma PCU opening, but was able to catch the telemetry one. Did anyone else apply to that?

Also, two new positions of med/surg/pcu and pcu are open now for clinical nurse I!

[chocolatebuns]

Hello! I'm applying to a new GRad program. I have lots of questions that hopefully you guys can answer. How important is finding out the name of hiring manager to put it on the cover letter? What are some ways to find this info?

For those whose applications have been referred to manager or got an interview, did you include a cover letter? Where did you get your coverletter guidelines? Because I've been searching around and they have different advice. I'd really appreciate it if anyone could help me out. Thanks!

To find hiring managers, you can prob call HR and ask who will be reviewing applications. i've always just looked on the HR portion of the website to find out who the nursing recruiter is. If you are not completely sure, I wouldn't put a name. I usually start off my letter with "dear (specific name if I have) and talent acquisition:" or "dear (name) and nurse recruiter:"

[hannahvb123]

how do you guys find the new grad positions? I just get taken to the home page every time I click the New Grad link. Someone please help

[chocolatebuns]

how do you guys find the new grad positions? I just get taken to the home page every time I click the New Grad link. Someone please help

I just go to the career search page, type in new grad, select nursing jobs, and on the right hand side, theres a column saying available specialties. if there is a unit accepting new grad, there will be a category titled new grad, if not, then nothing is available. That is how i've been doing it, not sure how others are.

[hwesterly]

Just received an offer for the Trauma PCU today!! Is anyone else starting the new grad program in July??

[montanamover]

Congratulations! I just found out I have an interview this coming Tuesday for surgical PCU. Any tips or recommendations? And what kind of questions were you asked? Thanks!!

[hwesterly]

Hey congrats on the interview! I had a panel interview with the nurse manager on my floor, as well as 2 staff nurses. My advice is to make portfolios to bring in with resume, cover letter, certs, letter or rec, etc. the questions were all behavioral ... "tell me about a time when". None of them were too out there, but definitely prepare 5-6 stories that you could mold a bit to fit different questions. They were really nice and the interview felt rather relaxed. Good luck!! Let me know how it goes!

[sydneyt]

Hey all! Just curious if you guys know if all the applications for the October 2017 round are closed? Also are they all posted all at one time or do different units have post their availability as needed?