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Anyone have any infoon how their new nurse orientation is? Or any info at all about the hospital? Thanks

Hey I haven't .I just assumed I didn't get it unfortunately even though it went well . I don't have much work exp n I'm a new nurse but I'm just trying to stay positive .Have u though ? I heard it takes a while for them to get back to you.

No! Still waiting I called but that didn't get me anywhere. Did they take all your documents when you went for the informations.

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No they didn't but I emailed them reference letters n transcripts when I sent them a thank you email. I called as well but that wasn't helpful. I got a few numbers from some of the other applicants n they haven't heard anything yet as well. They may have been looking for more experienced nurses since I did hear they just had an orientation on the 7th n a lot of new grads were hired in that round (August).

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No they didn't but I emailed them reference letters n transcripts when I sent them a thank you email. I called as well but that wasn't helpful. I got a few numbers from some of the other applicants n they haven't heard anything yet as well. They may have been looking for more experienced nurses since I did hear they just had an orientation on the 7th n a lot of new grads were hired in that round (August).

That really sucks. I do know a lot of people that started in October and who will be starting in November. But they were still interviewing a lot more people after. The HR person that interviewed me told me that they hire new grads. He took copies of my license, registration, degree and my CPR class and I had to do the infection control test online as well as the med test.

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Maybe we will be in the December orientation so maybe that's why they haven't called us back yet. Let's keep each otjer updated

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I was hired recently and am in preceptorship. The nurses are a part of NYSNA, so they hire once a month on a certain day. In my experience, they took nearly a month from when I applied online to receive a call from someone to come in for an interview. I interviewed and the interviewer instructed me to contact HR to proceed with the next steps. I did not hear anything from HR despite calling. The woman who initially called me in to interview instructed me to go down to HR and tell her who I interviewed with. So I went. When I met with her, she then sent me on an immediate interview with another nurse manager because I was seeking a full time position. From there, a week later I got the call from HR that I had the job. She asked which month I wanted to start, either the start date 3 weeks from that point, or the month after.

I was a new grad, just graduated in May, obtained my license in July. They do hire new grads for all sorts of specialties as well, such as NICU, PICU, CTICU, etc.

I did not meet with a male HR recruiter, and I did not complete an infection control nor med test prior to hiring. In fact, the med test is a part of orientation.

I hope this gives a little help.

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I was hired recently and am in preceptorship. The nurses are a part of NYSNA, so they hire once a month on a certain day. In my experience, they took nearly a month from when I applied online to receive a call from someone to come in for an interview. I interviewed and the interviewer instructed me to contact HR to proceed with the next steps. I did not hear anything from HR despite calling. The woman who initially called me in to interview instructed me to go down to HR and tell her who I interviewed with. So I went. When I met with her, she then sent me on an immediate interview with another nurse manager because I was seeking a full time position. From there, a week later I got the call from HR that I had the job. She asked which month I wanted to start, either the start date 3 weeks from that point, or the month after.

I was a new grad, just graduated in May, obtained my license in July. They do hire new grads for all sorts of specialties as well, such as NICU, PICU, CTICU, etc.

I did not meet with a male HR recruiter, and I did not complete an infection control nor med test prior to hiring. In fact, the med test is a part of orientation.

I hope this gives a little help.

Thank you! I got another interview coming up.

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NW,

Good luck!

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I am trying to get in there too. I just applied to two positions. I have been a nurse for 9 years and even still I can't get a permanent job. Trying to leave this Travel Nursing biz.

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anyone starting the January 2014 orientation?

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Yes! I am.. Which location are you going to be working?

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Yes! I am.. Which location are you going to be working?

You were hired, NW?? Congratulations!! I still know quite a few classmates that still haven't found jobs. What floor were you hired for? Perhaps I'll see you around. =) And technofreak, you were hired as well? Congrats to you too!

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Wow, I just saw this. I tried sending a pm to let you guys know where I will be working and it won't let me. I'm excited albeit nervous about this opportunity. Moochini M how are you liking the hospital so far? Do you feel that your orientation adequately prepared you to start working alone as a floor nurse?

Hi NW! I'm glad I'm not alone. I've completed the pre-employment physical so I guess its just more waiting. I wonder when will we be receiving more information regarding our first day (i.e. where we will meet, an actual schedule, and etc.)?

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