VA Palo Alto New Graduate Program 2012

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Hi all! I just applied to the VA's new graduate program in Palo Alto (The due date was January 26, 2012). I was hoping those that applied could keep in tabs and update others when news is received. Good luck to everyone!

@Bella2004 -- I'm also going to be at Palo Alto, on 2A.. Which unit are you going to be on?

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7d...I had a clinical rotation on 2a, that's a great unit...you'll learn a lot :)Did u already go in for your physical? Do you have an email I have a question I wanted to ask@htn807 all I know is their extension is 64530...its on the job posting :)

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@Bella2004 -- Ooh, congrats! Yeah, I went in on Wednesday for the physical & fingerprinting. Still working on all the pre-employment security requirements though (but the e-QIP website is down! GRR!). And thanks! I met with the NM after my physical & she introduced me to a lot of the people on 2A & 3C... They all seem really nice & supportive!

I'm a little hesitant to post my email on here, but seeing as I'm still unable to PM, I will just give you a (really) old one for now! It's [email protected], haha. Talk to you soon!

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Thanks Gell0rn! I sent you an email...i forgot to put a subject, lol...so if you're curious...that email is from me.

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@bella2004 and @gell0rn, have either of you guys received start dates yet?

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i'm on 3C at palo alto.

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@nurse tree -- I haven't received an official start date, but I called my HR specialist last week & she said the projected start date for new grads is March 26th.

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so i also heard from my public security officer that the start date is march 26th, too. I know that they are on to doing background checks as my administrator told me he got a call this week and my friends have started to receive those investigation forms to fill out.

Sorry, i can't private message (haven't posted enough, i guess) but anyway, looks like it is still end of march start date.

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Hello all, Has anyone who has been offered a position in the new grad program received any further information such as official offer letter, salary, shift? I was offered a postion on the LTC unit in Livermore. I have completed physical, fingerprinting, vetpro, and the required security docs but have heard nothing since. Congrats to all that got into the program! To those that didnt.. Hang in there! Stay positive and motivated. It will happen! I applied and interviewed at several places before earning this opportunity. Every no I received only put me closer to my first yes!!!

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I haven't been contacted yet, either. I finished all my pre-employment stuff and i received an email from someone in the nursing recruitment office today saying that my HR specialist should be contacting me for the official information. I just emailed the HR to find out more. I hope it all happens soon.

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Nurse tree,Thanks for the update. Yes I agree with you and hope we get some info. soon, especially with the tentative start date being a little more than a week away.

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I'm hoping I receive mine tomorrow, I need to turn in a two week notice...welll more like a one week notice :/

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