RN New Grad Programs

Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, 9 am PST

Position posted

Wednesday, Oct 20, 2010, 5 pm PST

Last day to apply ~ posting removed at 5 pm

Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, 5 pm PST

All required documents must be received

Beginning to mid November 2010

Interviews begin

December 2010 through February 2011

Start of New Grad Programs

Sharp HealthCare wants to invest in you. Nurses are at the very core of Sharp HealthCare's mission. We offer new graduates the confidence, knowledge and clinical expertise needed to make the transition from new graduate to clinical nurse a successful one. As one of our new graduates, you will participate in an extensive orientation program that introduces you to the role of the clinical nurse. Our preceptor programs are designed to provide you with the support necessary to improve skills and increase your patient care responsibilities.

Our new grad program provides:

  • Classroom instruction
  • Competency-based training
  • Mentorship program 
  • One-on-one preceptors
  • Peer group support

Current Openings
Application for our Winter 2010/2011 New Grad RN programs will be accepted beginning Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010. To be considered you must apply during this time period. We cannot accept any New Grad applications or portfolios until this time.

Qualifications

  • Must be graduate of a state approved and accredited nursing program
  • Current California Registered Nurse License by program start date required
  • Current CPR certification required

Frequently Asked Questions for New Grad RN Applicants

Application Process (Required)
To apply for a new grad program, you must submit a new grad RN portfolio. The portfolio requires the following information:

  1. Submit your application.
  1. Submit your résumé. Please include clinical placements and hours, as well as work/volunteer information.
  1. Submit a cover letter.
  1. Complete the Supplemental Information Form
  1. Provide a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript (does not require official seal).
  1. Please do not submit letters of recommendation at this time. Applicants selected to move forward will be contacted regarding letters of recommendation at a later date.

Your application will be sent to us automatically once you submit it online. If you paste your résumé into the appropriate area on the online application, we will receive it automatically as well. For the rest of the items in your portfolio, you have the following delivery options:

Licensing
To be eligible for Sharp's new grad programs, you must have a California RN license by the program's start date. For more information, please contact the California Board of Registered Nursing:

California Board of Registered Nursing
PO Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244-2100
916-322-3350

For More Information
For more information about programs for new grads, please contact a nurse recruiter at students@sharp.com.

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Last Updated: August 30, 2010