I have found other threads for previous programs very helpful so I thought I would start one for the new program so that we can talk about it.
So I applied the first day apps opened & am in the process of preparing to send my supplementary stuff. In the personal statement it asks to list your two units of interest and why. I called to ask them if they wanted a general response (like 'med/surg') or to be more specific (like 'med/surg ortho'). They said to be specific. My problem is I don't know all the units. Does anyone know the different units that may (or may not) be hiring new grads?
Also, do you think it would be too far-fetched to choose the ER as one of my units of choice? I ask this because in my job search I have learned that ER new grad positions are extremely competitive & often times the positions available are given to internal applicants only or people with some other kind of "in." All my training, experience, and certifications that I have acquired have been in preparation for ER nursing... So I believe that I am qualified, but I don't want to shoot for something that is impossible & miss out on a position in a less competitive unit.
Thank you vanessa and everyone that have provided the info. Even though I wont get a call from USC for sure (mistakenly picked L&D and Postpartum while USC dont have those depts) I am still happy that everyone on this forum is keeping all of us informed. Happy Thanksgiving guys/gals and hopefully next week some of us here will get a call from USC.
@ woodsider - I applied to st Jude, just got the don't call us we'll call you email. If you read last programs thread they decided to hire everyone internally so I am not holding my breath. But maybe this round will be better.
As far as USC goes the first email I sent bounced back because the attatchments were too large, I made them smaller then sent them back. No failure email on that one. But did not call to confirm receipt, now kicking myself and worried I am one of the 400 incomplete applications.
Onestepatatime, thanks for the info.I received 2 " do not call " emails from 2 different persons. Very strange... Just like you I don't hope they will call me. Happy Thanks Giving!
Well it looks like the wait is over for some of us. I just got a very polite rejection e-mail. Unfortunately I wasnt chosen:crying2:. Good Luck to those of you that make it to the next step:yeah:.
@sr919 - I'm very sorry to hear that and wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors. i was actually wondering if you indicated the cardiothoracic unit as your unit of choice? my classmate also heard from USC today- and told me that they sent her an email saying that they aren't hiring any students for the cardiothoracic unit in particular...which is a shame. but i guess that's expected when they're only accepting 10 students for the program? i just wish we were aware of this information beforehand.
Well it looks like the wait is over for some of us. I just got a very polite rejection e-mail. Unfortunately I wasnt chosen:crying2:. Good Luck to those of you that make it to the next step:yeah:.
@sr919 I'm very sorry to hear that too I haven't heard yet but I know that it is highly likely that I am in the same boat. With only 10 positions open for 400+ applicants--that means many of us will be receiving those kinds of emails. Even the "best of the best" may not find a place among the 10, there are just too few available positions . And like the other user commented, it may have a lot to do with what unit you applied for--some may be hiring 1 or 2, and others none at all. Just remember you're not alone...and keep trying
@sr919 I'm very sorry to hear that too I haven't heard yet but I know that it is highly likely that I am in the same boat. With only 10 positions open for 400+ applicants--that means many of us will be receiving those kinds of emails. Even the "best of the best" may not find a place among the 10, there are just too few available positions . And like the other user commented, it may have a lot to do with what unit you applied for--some may be hiring 1 or 2, and others none at all. Just remember you're not alone...and keep trying
Thanks for those encouraging words VanessaRN, I needed to hear that as I too received my e-mail rejection today. But like you said, I just have to keep trying.
I also got the rejection e-mail today. I applied to the L &D and Postpartum...which USC doesnt have any. Time to move on. Best of luck to the rest of us.
i just wish we were aware of this information beforehand.
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So they are going to hire only 10 people at USC or just in the ICU ?