BlueRaiderBSN

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1. Scrub store in Seattle?

   BlueRaiderBSN posted a topic in Washington

   I am new to the Seattle area and start work next week. I was wondering if anyone knew some places to buy cute scrubs around here. I know this is random, but I have looked online for Seattle stores and havent come up with much. I hope somebody can po...

2. May Nclex takers...come and join hands...

   BlueRaiderBSN replied to JAX_GRL's topic in NCLEX

   Add me to the list!! I checked the state website this morning and I passed the NCLEX RN!! 75Qs with 27 SATA. FYI - I took my test 10 days after graduation, so to those who are taking it soon, try not to stress!! Good luck everyone!!

3. May Nclex takers...come and join hands...

   BlueRaiderBSN replied to JAX_GRL's topic in NCLEX

   so... i took my test today hoping i would be one of those people that pass with like, one or two sata questions. i kept a tally, and to my dismay i got 27 sata questions out of 75. are you kidding me? holy cow. that was like a swift kick in the face...

4. May Nclex takers...come and join hands...

   BlueRaiderBSN replied to JAX_GRL's topic in NCLEX

   Hello all, I moved my test up to tomorrow, (who knows why) and I am really anxious about it. Please pray for me (or cross your fingers, if that's more your thing) and all the others in this group that are taking it on the 14th!! I really cant believe...

5. May Nclex takers...come and join hands...

   BlueRaiderBSN replied to JAX_GRL's topic in NCLEX

   Hello to all May Nclex takers!! I received my ATT yesterday and scheduled for May 15th!! I am so nervous and excited; mostly nervous!! I am testing really soon after graduation, but I have been preparing throughout the semester. I did well on the He...

6. Low pay in Seattle

   BlueRaiderBSN replied to WAstateRN's topic in Washington

   I was looking for affordable housing (yeah, right...) in Seattle, and in 2008 the average salary in King county was over $81,000. Nurses are making way less than the average income here... I don't qualify for low income housing, but I feel pretty low...

7. LDRP opinions or advice?

   BlueRaiderBSN replied to BlueRaiderBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   it sounds like you have had a great experience. how big is your unit? i will actually be starting in an ldrp unit this summer and just wanted to know what i was gettin myself into:) i'm sure there are pros/cons everywhere, but it sounds like you're s...

8. LDRP opinions or advice?

   BlueRaiderBSN replied to BlueRaiderBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for the reply, I thought that crowding might be an issue. The hospital I'm going to tries to maintain the 1:4 couplet ratio. Glad to hear that is a feasible pt load. I thought nurses who had not been in LDRP may be used to having a nursery, I...

9. Anyone taken NCLEX in WA? Nurse Residency Deadline

   BlueRaiderBSN replied to BlueRaiderBSN's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks for the info, I went ahead and took the job, I am just going to have to hustle to get everything done by then!

10. LDRP opinions or advice?

    BlueRaiderBSN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    for those of you nurses who are already out there... i live in a state where i have never seen ldrp units, but am moving to a state where they are common. what do you think about working in ldrp units (with newborns room-in) vs separate l&d/pp un...

11. Evergreen Nurse Residency Program

    BlueRaiderBSN posted a topic in Washington

    hello everyone! i will be starting the nurse residency program at evergreen in kirkland this may (i am very excited!!). i live out of state right now, can anyone tell me more about working at evergreen? i would love to her from nurses who have worked...

12. Anyone taken NCLEX in WA? Nurse Residency Deadline

    BlueRaiderBSN posted a topic in NCLEX

    hello, i graduate may 3rd and was told that i was eligible to apply for a nurse residency that starts may 19th, which i did. i got the job (woohoo!) but hr told me i need to have taken the nclex by then... is this even possible?! i have 2 job offers...