thrumylense replied to thrumylense's topic in Washington
Mount Vernon would be a good 2 hour drive for me in Bellevue. I would do it as a last resort, though if they are willing to pay me a good salary+ benefits.
thrumylense replied to thrumylense's topic in Washington
I live in Bellevue which is east of Seattle about 10-15 minutes. I would love to be able to commute to work each day versus getting a place to rent away from my home (I am married).
I am very aware of that. Just stating my situation here. I have done hospital related work many years (35) and never thought nursing as a profession would be like this. There was a day that it was common for hospitals to offer bonus incentives to hir...
Here is my issue. I have 23 years of very strong and diversified ICU/CCU/Intermediate Care experience. I left the field for 6 years. I came back and finished a RN refresher course at the end of June. I did exceptionally well in the course. My p...
Here is my issue. I have 23 years of very strong and diversified ICU/CCU/Intermediate Care experience. I left the field for 6 years. I came back and finished a RN refresher course at the end of June. I did exceptionally well in the course. My prec...
Here is my issue. I have 23 years of very strong and diversified ICU/CCU/Intermediate Care experience. I left the field for 6 years. I came back and finished a RN refresher course at the end of June. I did exceptionally well in the course. My precept...
thrumylense replied to thrumylense's topic in General Nursing
In answer to the person that asked about what probation entails........in Washington, it means that I have to work in a facility where there is someone over me as a supervisor, etc. like everyone else has in a hospital type setting. In other words, w...
First of all, I apologize if this message ends up being long but I have to give you all my background. Please bare with me as this is the most important thing in my life currently. Your feedback on my issue is critical and I value it very much...... ...
thrumylense replied to mitcornsus's topic in Washington
I am about to complete a RN refresher course through Washington State University. I am having a difficult time finding a hospital where I can do my clinical in the Seattle region so I can complete the course. I have a very indepth background in ICU f...
thrumylense replied to mark1973's topic in Critical
Sorry, I read it for face value....."Not true - many many hospitals hire new grad nurses"......versus many many hospitals hire new grads. straight into ICU..... In response to this, there maybe hospitals that do this but they are not the norm nation ...
thrumylense replied to mark1973's topic in Critical
Good for you! If this hospital cares about you and your performance in ICU in this way, I assure you the preceptorship will be done very well or it better. Now is when you really start learning! There is an old saying that when you start a job out of...