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)?
Phone screening was done first, then selected to proceed to self-schedule an interview. The interview was via Microsoft Teams and it was with the hiring manager and educator. They were very friendly. It lasted for about 30-45 minutes.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Providence (Apple Valley, CA) in Jan 2026
Interview
The interview process was simple you get asked about a case study where they view how you grasp the immediate information and 6 other questions on why that program, delegation, priority, patient safety.
First you are sent an initial screening by text or email. Then you are invited to schedule an interview using hire vue. The nurse manager was the only person at the interview. She seemed fairly uninterested. There were some general behavioral questions and a case study.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you had to deal with a difficult coworker?