VA Palo Alto New Grad Program 2023

hinurses22 · Mar 29, 2023

clamchowder said:

Didn't see a forum regarding the VA Palo Alto New Grad Program that's supposed to start in July. I heard decisions are supposed to be solidified mid-April, so I was wondering if anyone heard back yet for interviews, etc?

Hi, I heard that too that it can take some time. I didn't do my best in the interview I had this morning so I'm just moving on /:

clamchowder · Mar 30, 2023

hinurses22 said:

Hi, I heard that too that it can take some time. I didn't do my best in the interview I had this morning so I'm just moving on /:

AHHHH man, I know the feeling...but don't lose hope!! interviews are STRESSFUL. which unit did u interview for? I actually have my interview this Friday; feeling quite nervous. if its not too much to ask, I was wondering how the whole interview process went and if u have any tips :^O

hinurses22 · Mar 30, 2023

clamchowder said:

AHHHH man, I know the feeling...but don't lose hope!! interviews are STRESSFUL. which unit did u interview for? I actually have my interview this Friday; feeling quite nervous. if its not too much to ask, I was wondering how the whole interview process went and if u have any tips :^O

It was very easy and laid back they asked primarily really easy questions. about 7-9 questions about but I know each unit is different. What unit are you interviewing for?

clamchowder · Mar 30, 2023

hinurses22 said:

It was very easy and laid back they asked primarily really easy questions. about 7-9 questions about but I know each unit is different. What unit are you interviewing for?

Ohh that's reassuring to hear! I know they have samples of PBI questions on their website that I was kind of glossing over, but gosh some of them I really have to think about haha. I'm interviewing for mental health! Did you have a panel interview with other candidates? o:

hinurses22 · Mar 30, 2023

clamchowder said:

Ohh that's reassuring to hear! I know they have samples of PBI questions on their website that I was kind of glossing over, but gosh some of them I really have to think about haha. I'm interviewing for mental health! Did you have a panel interview with other candidates? o:

No just me with the unit managers!

hinurses22 · Mar 30, 2023

hinurses22 said:

No just me with the unit managers!

think about your strengths and weaknesses, and have stories ready you can use for use question, they ask why you want this unit, who you are, ect.

clamchowder · Mar 30, 2023

hinurses22 said:

think about your strengths and weaknesses, and have stories ready you can use for use question, they ask why you want this unit, who you are, ect.

Ohhh sounds good, thank you for the tips! I'll defo keep these things in mind. I appreciate it; literally anything helps HAHA :^D

hinurses22 · Mar 31, 2023

clamchowder said:

Ohhh sounds good, thank you for the tips! I'll defo keep these things in mind. I appreciate it; literally anything helps HAHA :^D

Let me know if you need more advice I'd love to help all I can I know how stressful this is /:

NewRN89 · Apr 6, 2023

Anyone hear back from interviews?

hinurses22 · Apr 6, 2023

NewRN89 said:

Anyone hear back from interviews?

No not yet, the unit manager emailed me yesterday asking for 3 letters of recommendation, but nothing else. I wasn't asked to submit my references before the interview like most did so I don't know what to think..? If he is picking me .....or.. just forgot to ask for them before the interview. I don't know. I hope we hear back soon though.

NewRN89 · Apr 6, 2023

hinurses22 said:

No not yet, the unit manager emailed me yesterday asking for 3 letters of recommendation, but nothing else. I wasn't asked to submit my references before the interview like most did so I don't know what to think..? If he is picking me .....or.. just forgot to ask for them before the interview. I don't know. I hope we hear back soon though.

Thanks for the update. Which unit did you interview for?