VA Palo Alto New Grad Program 2023

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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?

Mergirlc said:

Hi there. I'm interested in eventually working for the VA.  Could you please tell me exactly what the physical was like?  Is it just fill out forms and they see if you can reach and grab and lift?  Or are you in a hospital gown and they're actually doing a complete head-to-toe physical?

Every place is so different when it comes to these things......

I was in my regular clothes and they have you fill out forms. They basically did a full assessment which was like an eye exam, mobility, VS check, drug test, and bloodwork. 

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NewRN89 said:

I was in my regular clothes and they have you fill out forms. They basically did a full assessment which was like an eye exam, mobility, VS check, drug test, and bloodwork. 

Thanks for the info!  Much appreciated!   

Oh how I hate getting undressed ?  So glad it's a very basic exam!

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Is there anything we need to bring tomorrow? 

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KRN09 said:

Did you schedule it at the SF VA? I didn't see any appts for tomorrow, so I scheduled mine in 2 weeks. My unit manager emailed me my schedule for the next few weeks and I'm starting as day shift!

no actually, it was at this courthouse close to the civic center haha; and huh so strange, I have yet to get my actual unit schedule hmm

nurselady222 said:

Wondering if you went to the appointment? If so what was it for? How did it go? 

LOL yes I did go...oh god I showed up 5 min late it was so bad bc parking. it was fingerprints again and a picture for an ID photo!!! so defo be prepared, bc I was not LMAO. I expect my photo to turn out so badly haha

nurselady222 said:

Is there anything we need to bring tomorrow? 

I was wondering this same thing; I was wondering if I should bring my laptop for potential things LOL. otherwise, id say maybe bring a notebook and pencil/pen, if anything

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clamchowder said:

no actually, it was at this courthouse close to the civic center haha; and huh so strange, I have yet to get my actual unit schedule hmm

LOL yes I did go...oh god I showed up 5 min late it was so bad bc parking. it was fingerprints again and a picture for an ID photo! so defo be prepared, bc I was not LMAO. I expect my photo to turn out so badly haha

I was wondering this same thing; I was wondering if I should bring my laptop for potential things LOL. otherwise, id say maybe bring a notebook and pencil/pen, if anything

I also think we need to bring two IDs 

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nurselady222 said:

I also think we need to bring two IDs 

oh GOOD call thank you for that; I need to read the email again haha

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What are y'all wearing tmo? I don't wanna overdress ?

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NewRN89 said:

What are y'all wearing tmo? I don't wanna overdress ?

VERY CASUAL.... LMAO dress pants and this one shirt I have. I feel like ima look underdressed tbh. 

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NewRN89 said:

What are y'all wearing tmo? I don't wanna overdress ?

I barley have any business casual clothes LOL but I got a button up from target and black slack pants.. I'm gonna be so hot 

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nurselady222 said:

I barley have any business casual clothes LOL but I got a button up from target and black slack pants.. I'm gonna be so hot 

don't worry same.....LMAO and my thoughts exactly haha; even with scrubs I feel like im gonna have to buy a whole bunch hella last minute, bc im waiting on more info LOL

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clamchowder said:

no actually, it was at this courthouse close to the civic center haha; and huh so strange, I have yet to get my actual unit schedule hmm

 

What was the address? I scheduled mine at the SF VA, on Clement

 

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nurselady222 said:

What was the address? I scheduled mine at the SF VA, on Clement

 

I also scheduled mine at the SF VA, but I saw on the site to make appointments that dedicated sites are designated for that agency's employees/applicants only. When it shows SF VA it shows that its location is restricted to Agency, so I'm confused if we are allowed to go there or not. 

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