Any WSU applicants for Spring 2014?

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I'm applying to WSU CON for Spring '14, and just took the TEAS over the weekend. Just wondering if I have any other company here? :)

Specializes in Emergency Department.

Hey a2012! How do you like Yakima? I applied there and am just curious what its like! If I do get accepted, I would love some advice on good places to live :)

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Hi KHHappy07,

I'm going to be real honest with you about Yakima,there are some parts of town that have higher crime rates than other areas. I was told not to live on the east side of town past S 16th ave and to live as close as possible to school. There are dorms that YVCC owns. They are very cheap,but you do have to share a kitchen with everyone who lives in the building and the rooms are small. Some have found that they don't like it. Also if you will be driving to school,you need to arrive very early before 8am because you are sharing parking spots with YVCC and you don't want off street parking,cars get vandalized quite often. You won't really have time to know Yakima since you will be so busy with school anyway lol. I live across from YVCC,so about 4 min walk from school. A lot of my classmates drive from other towns since they are locals.I am also local but I decided to live close to the school,since it would be more convenient. Are you planning to do 4 semester or 5 semester?

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

I've been warned about the crime rates that you mentioned. It is a bit concerning, but I too would like to live close to campus. Being able to walk to school would be ideal. I did look into the housing offered, and its definitely not for me! I appreciate the heads up. I'm planning on the 4 semester.

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Hey a2012! Our interviews are tomorrow so I was wondering if you had any suggestions and maybe some potential questions to think about?

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When you go into the assigned room,there will be 3 people interviewing you. They will have you pick out an envelope from a basket. Each envelope has at least 5 questions,the number of Q's vary. They give you about 15 min for your interview, and yes they will be writing down stuff as you talk.

Why do you want to be a nurse?

What is your favorite subject?

What would be one thing you can change about the world?

If you caught a classmate cheating,what would you do?

Dress professionally

Make good eye contact throughout the interview

firm handshake

smile

talk about the importance of diversity

make yourself stand out

experiences

be yourself,don't be fake :p

At the end of the interview make sure to ask them questions:

What are your expectations from me as a J1 student?

Send each interviewer a simple thank you note,so remember their names! lol

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I've been warned about the crime rates that you mentioned. It is a bit concerning, but I too would like to live close to campus. Being able to walk to school would be ideal. I did look into the housing offered, and its definitely not for me! I appreciate the heads up. I'm planning on the 4 semester.

Well let me start off by saying that it is going to be hard work! I have made it this far and I am proud of that haha..I recommend not working,although some of my classmates do,it depends on the person. If you are not a CNA or have any medical experience,it might be little harder,since you have to know the basic skills right away. It is very stressful,especially patho,clinical,and health assessment. As a J1 your goal is to just pass your classes,you fail one you go to 5 semester. I'm not trying to scare you or anyone reading this but that's how the program works. You will be like a supportive family with your classmates compared to Spokane. Be prepared for the snow and ice in January! Good luck on your interview! If you get accepted and can't find housing,feel free to message me, I might consider a roommate for Spring :)

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Ok awesome! You brushed up on some important points my friend told me to think about so that was a very good reminder thanks!!! I am also in midst of my NAC training clinicals and was wondering if I should bring it up if there is an opportunity.

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Glad to see all the tips here! My interview is tomorrow morning and I'm getting more nervous the closer it gets!

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I know you guys have your interviews earlier in the day, if you have time it would be awesome if you could share your experiences :)

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Glad to see all the tips here! My interview is tomorrow morning and I'm getting more nervous the closer it gets!

You will do great!! :)

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My interview is in about an hour! So ready to be done with it! And butterflylove, I'll get on here right after and give you a quick update before I head back west! :)

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Sounds good!

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