Soon to be new grad, Seattle Area Hospitals

[Akpywackett]

I'm going to be graduating in December with an ADN. I've spent the summer working in a level I trauma center in the OR and just love it. I'm a competent scrub tech for minor general and orthopedic cases. I've lived in Seattle before and look forward to returning. To that end, I'm heading to Seattle next week (for a week long vacation) and have scheduled interviews with 4 hospitals, UWMC, Harborview, Virginia Mason and Multicare/Tacoma General.

I'm leaning toward Tacoma because cost of living and commute time would be shorter than the downtown facilities (I'll be staying w/ family in Bonney Lake) and because the UW there has a 1 yr ADN to BSN program.

Harborview, Harborzoo as I so fondly call it, is a sentimental favorite. My ex had many surgeries there...MANY... so it feels kind of 'comfortable'...was the first place I considered entering nursing. Yes, I have lunatic tendencies. :rotfl:

UWMC would be a dream. That new Surgical facility gives me a medical (science geek)...umm...woody. But I don't think it's going to happen right out of school.

I'm emotionally neutral on Va. Mason.

Any insights locals can share would be appreciated.

Thanks in anticipation.

[zacarias, ASN, RN]

Well I would immediately suggest Harborview and UWMC!! But I see you'll be staying in Bonney Lake and so commute is an issue. I've worked at UWMC and it is WONDERFUL. I was there when they built the new surgery pavilion and it is so beatiful. I love that hospital and Harborview.

While I think commute is a concern, you should go where you feel like professionally you will have the most fun and success.

[twigloo]

I am a Canadian looking to escape winter and work as an RN in Washington. I graduate in April/06 with a BSN. Any hospitals you can recommend? I am flexible and can move anywhere.