UCSF New Grad Program 2023 Questions

[Lovinghealth]

Hello all, 

I am at the last semester of the ABSN program at Samuel Merritt. I'm expecting to graduate in early Jan and plan to take the NCLEX early Feb and no later than late Feb. I would like to know the timeline for applying to UCSF's nursing new grad Spring program 2023. Any past experiences with UCSF to share will be greatly appreciated. 

[Ami_95]

This is what the program timeline showed.
 

Application Open:  January 6th at 9:00AM PDT

Application Deadline:  January 13th at 8:59PM PDT

Applicants will receive interview invite for First Round Virtual Interviews:  January 23rd

First Round Virtual Interviews with Talent Acquisition Team:  January 25th – February 1st

Selected Applicants will receive interview invite to Department Interviews: Week of January 30th

Department Interviews: February 6th – February 24th

References Requested: Week of February 20th

Offer Notifications: No later than March 3rd

  

Information sessions to review the onboarding process and program detailsMarch - TBD

Program starts with orientation April 3rd, 2023

[Sara Sparkle, BSN]

I thought they said 2 rounds, but it might depend on unit? I know someone who did 3 rounds for ICU which is understandable.

[bluebonnet, MSN, RN, APRN, NP]

Good morning guys! 

Is it normal to interview with panel of 9? This morning, they updated the zoom invite for next level interview and I found out (it was originally 3 people) but they added other department(which I guess they found interests in me?) directors/managers/staffs.

So that became a total of 9-10 interviewers now. This is kinda intimidating and has anyone interviewed with panel of 9? is this normal? ? 

[Sara Sparkle, BSN]

bluebonnet said:

Good morning guys! 

Is it normal to interview with panel of 9? This morning, they updated the zoom invite for next level interview and I found out (it was originally 3 people) but they added other department(which I guess they found interests in me?) directors/managers/staffs.

So that became a total of 9-10 interviewers now. This is kinda intimidating and has anyone interviewed with panel of 9? is this normal? ? 

Some hospitals do have a lot of interviewers for the final round! El camino has a panel of 18 for their final round. They're there to know you better so try not to stress too much about it. You've gotten this far so they see potential in you—you got this! When is your interview exactly?

[Dezz_, BSN, RN]

bluebonnet said:

Good morning guys! 

Is it normal to interview with panel of 9? This morning, they updated the zoom invite for next level interview and I found out (it was originally 3 people) but they added other department(which I guess they found interests in me?) directors/managers/staffs.

So that became a total of 9-10 interviewers now. This is kinda intimidating and has anyone interviewed with panel of 9? is this normal? ? 

Yeah that'd def be intimidating, but you'll do great! I've had a panel of 6 at most. Are there other applicants in the same zoom?

[Phoebe1991]

Has anybody else received any updates regarding second rounds ? 

[LAD]

Sara Sparkle said:

Some hospitals do have a lot of interviewers for the final round! El camino has a panel of 18 for their final round. They're there to know you better so try not to stress too much about it. You've gotten this far so they see potential in you—you got this! When is your interview exactly?

This! You could potentially have many managers fighting for you! Goodluck!

[bluebonnet, MSN, RN, APRN, NP]

Sara Sparkle said:

Some hospitals do have a lot of interviewers for the final round! El camino has a panel of 18 for their final round. They're there to know you better so try not to stress too much about it. You've gotten this far so they see potential in you—you got this! When is your interview exactly?

That is unheard of! 18 panels? Jesus ? but thank you so much for your kind words I really needed it! The final interview is on 2/9.

 

 

Dezz_ said:

Yeah that'd def be intimidating, but you'll do great! I've had a panel of 6 at most. Are there other applicants in the same zoom?

As far as I know, it was only myself presenting from applicant part the rest was directors, unit managers, charge nurses/staff nurses and preceptors who will be responsible for precepting us for a while. 

 

 

LAD said:

This! You could potentially have many managers fighting for you! Goodluck!

Thank you so much! I wish yall best luck too I hope to see everyone at UCSF and that would be great :D

[LAD]

bluebonnet said:

That is unheard of! 18 panels? Jesus ? but thank you so much for your kind words I really needed it! The final interview is on 2/9.

Is this an MS floor? I think everyone is trying to figure out how many interviews the process will require!

[Phoebe1991]

bluebonnet said:

That is unheard of! 18 panels? Jesus ? but thank you so much for your kind words I really needed it! The final interview is on 2/9.

 

 

As far as I know, it was only myself presenting from applicant part the rest was directors, unit managers, charge nurses/staff nurses and preceptors who will be responsible for precepting us for a while. 

 

 

Thank you so much! I wish yall best luck too I hope to see everyone at UCSF and that would be great ?

Good luck! You got this far for a reason! 
 

do you mind sharing what units are you interviewing for ?

[bluebonnet, MSN, RN, APRN, NP]

LAD said:

Is this an MS floor? I think everyone is trying to figure out how many interviews the process will require!

I received invitations from MS floor first but later found out other unit directors also are coming to the interview. After doing my own research, I found out there are mix of Medsurg/Stepdown/critical care unit panels.

I have a feeling once you are routed to further consideration, the managers/directors look at you and if you they think you are a good fit, they show an intent to participate in final round interview as panel(And it seems to be at least a minimum of 3 panel director/manager/charge from each unit). So it can be multiple units that could be interviewing you for new grad position.

[bluebonnet, MSN, RN, APRN, NP]

Phoebe1991 said:

Good luck! You got this far for a reason! 
 

do you mind sharing what units are you interviewing for ?

I think they are from medsurg/stepdown/Cardiac ICU!