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Ohhhh I see, I'm not sure about that! I'm sure there is something like that. I know I'm hired on as a RN 2 but there is RN 3 for UW but I don't know the logistics between the two yet.

I do believe that they are! They're like lil cheat reference / clinical intervention sheets! Here is the link https://www.seattlechildrens.org/healthcare-professionals/community-providers/pathways/ . I don't know if that is all of them, but I used them while in clinical there!

Yes, everything EPIC! SCH also has really awesome "clinical pathways" that I haven't seen as much and or as organized at other hospitals. It's so helpful!

Yes! I will say that it's more of my observation from doing clinical / being in the Seattle area, so it has to be taken with a grain of salt! During 95% of my clinicals, the ratios were to standard. I think during my clinicals at children's, there were 2-4 pts in the acute units with the average being 3. My clinicals in the NICU at Swedish were 2 or 3 for the growers and feeders, and 1 or 2 for the critical pts. From what I know, MOST hospitals do a decent job at keeping them to standard. I have seen that there is a pt ratio advocacy law in the makes to be implemented here in Seattle. (https://www.dwt.com/blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2023/06/safe-staffing-bill-for-washington-hospitals#:~:text=The new bill seeks to,into law in April 2023.) WA is unionized through WSNA, so you can find all the Union laws here and specific hospital policies (such as SCH)! Here is the website https://www.wsna.org/ There is always breaks too! I hear it's not like that in other states. My opinion is that California and Washington are some of the best states to be a RN in.

Nicole, It is SO competitive here! I was taken by shock but I'm so humbly grateful for the job I got! What I learned from UW, is that they have their acute care residency which are always open (I think) then they have their ICU residency (new grads and experienced nurses) which for the NICU, only happen twice a year (feb & august). They opened this February cohort in October and I got the job offer in November! If I hear any of my nursing friends joining your cohort, I will definitely connect you! You will love Seattle! Definitely pick the right neighborhood because they're all so different!

Nicole, Yea those lil interview interventions are definitely the go too! I also asked similar questions! I didn't get an offer at interviews with children's, my offer that I accepted is at UWmedicne! My interview experience with SCh was great, they just said I was a great fit but there just such a limit on that units reaidency for feb24 and experienced nurses were also in the application pool. I don't know anyone who will be in your cohort but I have several friends from school who work there and did my clinicals there! It's a great place and they put high value on inter staff bonding so I'm sure they have a group out there! But I can message you my socials for NICU lil group! I don't yet know any new grad NICU nurses! I also lived here my whole life so if you want any tips with Seattle, I can definitely share!

And my advice for applying (to any job) is being well prepared! Know their mission and values, know the unit (SCH NICU focuses on cardiac more). Some appraisal I got from interviews / recruiters apart from my unique history and skills is how well prepared I was about the unit and hospital and how I was able to be socialable. Times where I didn't have answer to a question, I'd say "can you please repeat that one more time" or "that's a great question, please give me a second to think about my response". I prepared intensely for interview questions and responses by doing a lot of research on interviews.

Nicole, You're going to love it!! I'm so happy for you!! I ended up applying to a hospital near by SCH and landed a job at their NICU (my preferred unit... they didn't offer NICU for SCH feb24) and I start in two weeks (((: ! We will probably run into each other at some point in our careers or at the very least, may care for the same babies we transport to each other's hospitals! The application process as a new grad can be discouraging! I graduated in august and was also getting more rejections then acceptance but it eventually happen and I'm so happy with the offer I got!

I just interviewed for Feb 2024 cohort this week too! I haven't been an employee but did my pediatric clinical there. It's a great hospital with many perks, benefits, resources, and a good culture for both staff and the pts! You'll love it. A lot of nurses I've met from children usually "grow up" there meaning they stay, it has really good retention for nurses. I have a few nursing friends starting the November cohort for residency. The manager at the unit I interviewed for also said they do a lot of team building events and give an option of a mentor (in addition to your preceptor) I think for the first year.

If there isn't, my cohort (BSN Transfer 23') made a FB and Discord and sent it out via the SU outlook email. You have access to all your classmates emails (If they've given you email access yet). In the coming weeks, you will all have opportunity for facilitated meeting through welcome week and such. Also, you can sign up for the mentor program and have someone from my cohort help with questions and such. In the meantime, If anyone has any question, reach out to me and I can send out my SU email! Advice I was told and want to reinforce; don't be scared ((: ! You've made it in!! The hardest part is over and nursing school isn't as scary as it can be portrayed. SU is amazing and so supportive. My Recommended Supplies You'll Need Before School Starts: - Stethoscope (Littman is the brand majority of us have - They will give you a BP cuff and other assessment supplies at Health Assessments) - Laptop / Tablet (If you are having trouble accessing this tech supply, they have programs where you can borrow tech) - SU Scrub Top & any navy blue scrub bottoms - Badge Clip Book Info: You don't need to buy all the books if you don't want to. A lot of the times, you'll get PDF versions in emails or just through your cohort. I wasted a lot of money my first quarter on books xD. All up to your preferences. Below are books I've used the most and recommend: - Davis Drug Guide (I purchased the one though the Iphone Appstore. I like it because I can access it on my phone & laptop - I've pulled it up in class, while studying, and at clinicals.. Also there's so many drugs so It helps you can type out the drug vs flipping around in a book) - https://www.drugguide.com/ - Bates Pocket Guide was useful for quick and easy information to help with assessments Jessica S

I was fortune and got accepted on the first round. I don't represent SU in any other way then just being a student. All I know is that SU is driven by their mission statement and they take a holistic approach to applications. What I recommend doing is seeing if you can talk with your advisor about your application and the next steps. Don't lose hope yet!

Reading everyone's acceptance is so nostalgic for me. CONGRATULATIONS!! As I mentioned before and as mentioned in the reposted image, keep your heads up if you got waitlisted. SO many people get off the waitlist allll the way into late September. My advice for the those waitlisted is to send your transcripts after each quarter to show your continuous academic excellence and interest (I recommend doing this for any school... I'm not sure if it can help but it's what I would do) and take a deep breath. For those who got accepted, celebrate and get excited! You'll start hearing from SU in the coming months with more information and steps. To get more familiar with the program, student life, and ask questions there's an Instagram page @seattleubsn. If anyone has question, you can reach out to me [email protected] and I'd be happy to chat ! Also, you'll get assigned a mentor in the Summer if you choose to sign up for the mentorship program! See you in September! Jessica Jr. Transfer 23

That's what we were told last year, 200 interviews. We have about 100 students in our current jr transfer cohort. Keep in mind that not everyone who get's accepted, accepts their enrollment. If you happen to not get an acceptance letter right away, they put students on a waitlist. I know people get off the waitlist. Sending the best wishes for an acceptance letter for you all!

Hey everyone, Wanted to check in on this form and congratulate everyone for completing your interviews! I was in your spot one year ago!! I got my acceptance letter on Friday, March 20th at 3pm. I checked the applicant portal and saw the letter before they sent me an email. Fingers crossed for you all!! Jessica / Jr. Transfer

Hey Everyone, My name is Jessica and I'm currently a Junior in the BSN transfer cohort! I see some people worried about their GPA and repeating classes and just want to offer some comfort that I had to retake 2 pre-reqs which bounced my GPA from roughly a 3.5 to a 3.8. I also know students who got accepted with lower GPA's. SU looks at their applicants in a holistic way, GPA isn't everything. After I applied in December, I updated SeattleU with my transcripts each quarter showing my improved grades and continuous / consistent academic achievements. Best of luck!