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I really feel like the ICU would help me become more well rounded as you said. Do you have any tips for someone new in nursing going into this unit? The hospital I’m considering is a smaller one level IV place. I think the residency is about 6 month long.

Thanks for your input! I know that I don’t want to do OR forever which is why I’m worried about being able to be looked at as a good candidate later in my career if I were to want to go to the units you suggested.

I am a new grad (just graduated this month) and in the process of getting my NCLEX scheduled. I rotated at a local OR in a hospital for my recent / final clinical rotation which I loved. Since ending this rotation I have applied here and other places however I'm finding that I'm stuck in deciding between both. I like the idea of working in the ICU because I will be constantly challenged and can gain a lot a great skills. However I know this can be a hard job. I currently have a job offer in an RN Residency in the ICU at a level IV hospital. At the same time I am awaiting to hear back if I will be offered a spot for the OR RN Residency program at the hospital I did my rotation. I feel this could also be a good option for me (schedule, know the staff, familiar with the unit and routine). But I feel that I may be putting too many eggs in this basket if I pass up the ICU offer to wait for this and end up not getting in. I do see the downsides here like being on call on days off & weekends. And I won't be utilizing my nursing skills I learned in school as much as I would in an ICU unit. I'm stuck in this decision because I am not sure if going in the ICU as a new grad is a good option but I know this can also make me a stronger nurse.... But what if I'm not cut out for this..( I do think about this).. On the other hand the OR won't be as stressful and somewhat a nicer schedule except being on call. Anyone with experience in going into the ICU or OR as a new grad have any opinions? I would love to hear your experiences. I would also love to hear from people who have worked in these units for awhile too! Thanks!

Meuschki, Like the another user said you should receive an email, i think a letter comes in the mail a few days later. You should be fine with your GPA and recommendation letters! I had to repeat a few pre req's since my work/school life balance was a mess. I also submitted a extra essay explaining the circumstances in that quarter and the new grades for the repeats were WAY better. Additionally, I worked as a CNA so I submitted a resume outlining my work/volunteer experience in the medical field and got a recommendation letter from one of my nurses. As for the DTA you should be fine since you will be finishing up classes prior to your first semester. I know some who don't have their DTA but have to take extra classes as a result. I've known people who have gotten in on their first try, and many others like myself who have gotten in on their second round of applying and some on their third time.

Hey all! I wanted to chime in with my experience and hopefully it will be helpful to some of you. I applied before for the 2018-19 program by the priority deadline, but I didn’t get my acceptance email until second week of June. Someone else I knew got hers like a month before me. So stay patient and keep checking your emails! I was a transfer student from with a DTA and I’m not sure about the provost scholarship. Originally before starting I had a academic scholarship but last min applied for the provost and was rewarded with it. I think my GPA was like 3.7 ish. Also it was my second time applying to PLU since I didn’t get into the first round so I improved my application in a few areas before applying again. Good luck to everyone hope you all hear back soon!

Hi iLoveScumBag, Thank you! This was my second time applying there so I was surprised about the acceptance. I was first notified by email and then I received the letter of acceptance in the mail a few days later. So which ever email you provided to them when you applied I would check that inbox and your mail as well.

Hi everyone, I've been following this thread for a bit but haven't posted. You guys should be hearing back soon. I got my application in right before the priority deadline. I was notified about two weeks ago that I was accepted into the spring cohort. Keep checking your emails!!! Good luck to you all!

Hello, I'm new to this thread. This is my second time applying to the BSN program at UW. I just got an email invitation to the proctored essay. Does anyone have any tips on how to study for it? Especially the math portion? I'm so nervous now! Good luck to everyone!

Hi Aswedberg, You should be hearing back from them soon I'd imagine, they are still sending out letters between now and next month. Unfortunately, I wasn't accepted this round -_-. However I am going to try for some of the community colleges and possibly try again the next round. I received my letter earlier this week and submitted my application a few days before the priority deadline. Keep checking your mail and good luck to you!

Hi bsnhopefulmj, Sorry for the late reply, my friend applied back in December I think and I believe she was accepted into the fall cohort. I saw your other post that you were accepted, congratulations! And the best of luck to you in the program and in the future.

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site, like many of you I'm still waiting to hear back from PLU, my friend just got an acceptance letter last week so they are starting to send letters out. I don't expect to find out myself for awhile since I turned my application in on the last day for the priority deadline. I believe my friend turned hers in way before mine. I'm thinking of applying for TCC, Highline, BCC and Pierce. Currently I'm finishing my last class at Highline, then hopefully I can get into a program somewhere. Good luck to you all!