Hospital locations include those as far south as Alexian Brothers in San Jose, as far north as Summit in Oakland, as far west as the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Menlo Park, and as far east as Valley Care in Pleasanton. Students rotate to a variety of hospitals and may not necessarily be assigned to the hospital that is nearest their home. Students are not assigned to agencies where they are employed. The positions for the new graduate appear to be improving each semester. There are several new graduate programs offered at area hospitals.
Most hospitals have some positions posted for the new graduate.
The new graduate can expect to find positions at most area hospitals in medical or surgical nursing. Positions in gerontology are available at many acute care hospitals as well as local long-term care facilities. A number of graduates are finding positions in clinics, medical offices, ROP education, blood bank, and other community agencies. Both programs prepare the graduate for entry level practice at the bedside and to sit for the licensing exam. Entry level salaries are the same, as are the entry level job descriptions.