retronovice replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Washington
I think Tacoma General (multicare) has a new grad residency program, and so does Providence in Everett. Multicare also has that beautiful new hospital in Puyallup (formerly Good Samaritan). Best of luck!
retronovice replied to VictoriaM's topic in Washington
You might want to consider starting out at a SNF. You can get quite a bit of experience with IVs, PICCs, G-tubes, trachs etc. Especially if you work on a medicare unit. I first worked in LTC, then switched to acute care.
retronovice replied to Mocknbird2's topic in Washington
If you do need to study and take the NCLEX exam here, you may want to get a job as a nursing assistant (temporarily)at a place that also hires LPNs. That way you have some money coming in while you work toward updating your license. You should contac...
retronovice replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators
Thank you. This is a lovely strory. I too was an insecure middle aged nursing student who thrived with a wonderfully supportive clinical instructor.:redpinkhe