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.
No USC experience for me, but rotations through the CTICU at Childrens LA (which is different of course since that unit is PEDS patients solely.) CHLA is associated with USC (The doctors that work at Children's are USC doctors) so there is somewhat of a connection there. No adult CTICU however.
I'm also afraid that we'll be thrown clinical/situational questions! In the email it said they'll be asking basic behavioral questions though, but who knows! Aww only 4-5 people may be hired!?? I haven't have any experience at USC. I am from San Diego, but my senior preceptorship was in the SICU.
I'm also afraid that we'll be thrown clinical/situational questions! In the email it said they'll be asking basic behavioral questions though, but who knows! Aww only 4-5 people may be hired!?? I haven't have any experience at USC. I am from San Diego, but my senior preceptorship was in the SICU.
This week of waiting for the interview is killing me! I'm so nervous! I want to get it over with already, but at the same time, I don't want that day to come. LOL I'm bad at interviews.
Maybe I'm just being paranoid about being asked situational/clinical questions because the email did say it'll be just behavioral questions. And from what I heard from the March 2010 cohort, it really was just standard interview questions and the interviewers were nice.
Good luck to us. Please share any tips or information you may have.
@VanessaRN @conure girl @QRN22 @pinky2010 - congrats all on your interviews! that is fantastic news --and all the best on your interviews :) so will you just be interviewing with the nurse manager or both nurse recruiter/manager?
BTW, did any you happen to apply for the neurosciences ICU? (or anyone reading this for that matter)- just getting really anxious!!! blahhh.
i got my email Dec 8, which was suppose to be the day of the interview but it got rescheduled to this Wednesday. looks like all of you are interviewing for CTICU. in the email i received, the interviewees are allotted 30 minutes where we will be asked behavioral questions from 2-4 members (nurse manager, nurse director, unit education, and program director).
i applied for SICU and according to the email, it looks like they're interviewing 5 others and taking 1. i'm super anxious and nervous!
It seems like the interviews for CTICU (and maybe SICU?) are over! Hope it went well for everyone. Regarding CTICU, did you guys get the email and are you coming on Dec 20 (Monday) for the "meet-and-greet" with the staff?
I interviewed for CTICU Thurs, but have not gotten an email about the meet and greet. Joy told me they would contact us in the next 2-3 weeks to come visit the units and meet with various nurses.
I haven't have any experience at USC. I am from San Diego, but my senior preceptorship was in the SICU.
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No USC experience for me, but rotations through the CTICU at Childrens LA (which is different of course since that unit is PEDS patients solely.) CHLA is associated with USC (The doctors that work at Children's are USC doctors) so there is somewhat of a connection there. No adult CTICU however.