I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Providence (Torrance, CA) in Feb 2020
Interview
Applied online, interviewed at LCOM Torrance. Applications were open for around 1-2 weeks. Interview was with a panel of 4 nurses (Unit manager, clinical specialist, and 2 floor nurses). Interviewers were nice but seemed tired (this was in the afternoon).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would be your unit of choice? (written down on paper only).
Tell us about a time when you delivered excellent patient care/went above and beyond for a patient
Tell us about a time when something unexpected happened, and how you handled it.
Tell us how you handle a culture different from your own
How would you handle a medication that you've never given it before
Why Providence New Grad program (as opposed to other new grad programs)?
Overall very friendly but be prepared for a large panel- about 10-15 people interviewing you! There was also a video interview that you need to do after submitting your application.
The nurses were amazing and made you feel comfortable. They were open and friendly, the experience was not as daunting as other interview procedures. They genuinely engaged with you and were making jokes. It was a very good experience overall.