Jadebsn

Jadebsn BSN

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  1. Anyone have experience with Virginia Mason in Seattle?

    Jadebsn replied to akakelsy's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

    Hello W2019, I went through their Periop 101 years ago. I am now an OR educator and still admire their training. But...as in any unit, there are ups and downs about everything else. Please feel...

  2. PHN Certificate- is it worth getting it?

    Jadebsn replied to FutRNRock's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I have my PHN (in California) and am very glad I did it. I believe it has shown employers that I am open to working with different populations, and did the little extra to earn the...

  3. WA licensure - fingerprint results taking forever?

    Jadebsn replied to lolo724's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hmm...I had an agent do them (at an agency I paid to submit prints), but I am under the impression if you do them by yourself at home, that you are to sign

  4. Call pay?

    Jadebsn replied to lovey0830's topic in Operating Room

    Where I work we make half of our regular pay for call and 1.5 for the first call of the week. The second and more is 2x. After reading all these posts I feel very

  5. WA licensure - fingerprint results taking forever?

    Jadebsn replied to lolo724's topic in Washington Nursing

    Wow, I am sorry this is happening to you! I hate to say this, but my fingerprints were rejected for bad quality and it took some time for them to notify me. I don't know if this is the case, but I...

  6. I really want to be a Scrub nurse

    Jadebsn replied to julua s's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, to clarify I meant that AORN provides a "certificate of completion/passing" for a Peri-op 101 course. CCI soon will be offering a similar Peri-op 101 course and certification of...

  7. I really want to be a Scrub nurse

    Jadebsn replied to julua s's topic in Operating Room

    Hello, Bravo for knowing what you want and going for it! May I suggest looking here on the site, as at least one other has asked similar questions with lots of replies that may be helpful....

  8. New grad straight to OR - bad idea?

    Jadebsn replied to kubelkabondy's topic in Operating Room

    Wow! Congratulations on being so passionate about nursing! That is a great attitude and I applaud your willingness to reflect on the best path for you. I had a similar background and may have a few...

  9. Anyone have experience with Virginia Mason in Seattle?

    Jadebsn replied to akakelsy's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

    Virginia Mason OR Nurse

  10. $30/hour for new grads in Seattle?

    Jadebsn replied to rowyie's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad/BSN/RN that has been applying to Seattle hospital programs, I can confirm that the starting pay at most hospitals is $30 to $34 to start, plus differentials, and probably has better...

  11. Anyone have experience with Virginia Mason in Seattle?

    Jadebsn replied to akakelsy's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

    I am still wondering the same thing, as I am now in a position to choose between Swedish and VM. Any advice

  12. Swedish August Residency 2017

    Jadebsn replied to kkay29's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi, sorry for the delayed response...was travelling to Seattle for OR interview. To answer a few questions, I recieved both a phone call and email from the recruiter for the floor job. If they like...

  13. Swedish August Residency 2017

    Jadebsn replied to kkay29's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi Cyclone67/Coug_nurse, I just heard back regarding my November floor residency last Friday and had my phone interview yesterday. It was very quick; apparently they do not know (yet) which...

  14. Seattle's UWMC/Swedish Nursing Residency 2016

    Jadebsn replied to jsy16's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hello BrittanyAlyson13, I applied to the OR residency for September 2017 and am going to do my first panel interview next week for it. Already did my phone

  15. Swedish August Residency 2017

    Jadebsn replied to kkay29's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi, I applied to Swedish for the September OR consortium in mid May, had a phone interview in early June and am now being scheduled for the in-person interview (neuro-surgery) sometime in the next two...

  16. Seattle-Virginia Mason Panel Interview New Grad

    Jadebsn replied to jt47382's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for the response and advice, the more the better! I have tried to do my research on proper attire, etiquette, and to not "throw anyone under the bus"...so far I have gotten encouraging...

  17. Anyone have experience with Virginia Mason in Seattle?

    Jadebsn replied to akakelsy's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

    Hello, I am wondering the same thing too. In particular, how Swedish and Harborview compare to it. All I know is that the pay is slightly better at VM than the others, and that the parking is quite...

  18. Seattle-Virginia Mason Panel Interview New Grad

    Jadebsn replied to jt47382's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, I have a panel interview (Skype) this week as well with Virginia Mason and would love to hear any comments if possible. I also have an upcoming Swedish one, and have had one at Harborview (in...