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?

NewRN89 said:

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

IICU/MSICU

hinurses22 said:

IICU/MSICU

What about you? When did you interview?

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hinurses22 said:

IICU/MSICU

What about you? When did you interview?

I interviewed on Wednesday of last week with med surg/tele. 

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NewRN89 said:

I interviewed on Wednesday of last week with med surg/tele. 

Me too, I interviewed on Wednesday as well, I was hoping they'd get back to us today since it's been a week

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hinurses22 said:

Me too, I interviewed on Wednesday as well, I was hoping they'd get back to us today since it's been a week

The wait is killing me.. hope we hear back soon. 

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NewRN89 said:

The wait is killing me.. hope we hear back soon. 

Same I'm going crazy! I'll let you know as soon as I hear back from them!❤️ I'm going to focus on my Stanford app for now 

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Hiii so I just got notified that the nurse managers are contacting references now. Might be different for each unit though. 

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Yes same here! I wonder how much longer this means we'll have to wait; really hoping we hear something back by next week haha

NewRN89 said:

Hiii so I just got notified that the nurse managers are contacting references now. Might be different for each unit though. 

 

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clamchowder said:

Yes same here! I wonder how much longer this means we'll have to wait; really hoping we hear something back by next week haha

 

The manager I interviewed with asked me for letters of recommendation I wonder if he will be calling my references as well? he asked for 3 letters

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clamchowder said:

Yes same here! I wonder how much longer this means we'll have to wait; really hoping we hear something back by next week haha

 

Also do you think they are contacting references for everyone who interviewed? Or just people who they are thinking of hiring?

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hinurses22 said:

The manager I interviewed with asked me for letters of recommendation I wonder if he will be calling my references as well? he asked for 3 letters

I know the mangers I interviewed with actually reached out to 2 of my references, but have been struggling to get a hold of the last one....makes me wonder how long they'd be willing to wait...

hinurses22 said:

Also do you think they are contacting references for everyone who interviewed? Or just people who they are thinking of hiring?

This is something I was wondering as well. To be honest after browsing a lot of posts regarding the VA, it seems like it's vey common for them to reach out for references...so I'm trying my best not to get too excited, even if signs seem promising haha 

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clamchowder said:

I know the mangers I interviewed with actually reached out to 2 of my references, but have been struggling to get a hold of the last one....makes me wonder how long they'd be willing to wait...

This is something I was wondering as well. To be honest after browsing a lot of posts regarding the VA, it seems like it's vey common for them to reach out for references...so I'm trying my best not to get too excited, even if signs seem promising haha 

How do you know they have reached out did the manager tell you they are having trouble contacting your third? I haven't heard anything so I am hoping they aren't having any trouble. 

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hinurses22 said:

How do you know they have reached out did the manager tell you they are having trouble contacting your third? I haven't heard anything so I am hoping they aren't having any trouble. 

For me the nurse manager contacted me that she left a voicemail for my references. 

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