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  1. How hard is it to get your first nursing job?

    cyclone67 replied to nightingale4me's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated from a Master's entry level program; I took that route because of the timing and the GI Bill was paying for it so the extra $$$ was not an issue for me. I am 50 and had no issues...

  2. New Grad Programs in Tacoma, WA

    cyclone67 replied to LNicole11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You have a lot of options in the Tacoma area. There are several hospitals in Tacoma and the Tacoma area that have new graduate residencies. CHI Fraciscan has several hospitals in the Tacoma area as...

  3. NCLEX Resource Review - Kaplan, Hurst, UWorld

    cyclone67 replied to hmvassar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I like Uworld much better than Kaplan. It is also much cheaper; since you are testing in October you can purchase it for 1 month. I believe that is

  4. Help

    cyclone67 replied to Midnightmocha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh, that sucks. Maybe you'll be one of the lucky ones that hears early. Seems like some people hear in a week and others have to wait the whole month. If that's the case -- I would recommend trying...

  5. Help

    cyclone67 replied to Midnightmocha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you in a state that has the quick results? You should be able to check those today -- 48 hours from your test start time. I think it's 8$. If you're from CA,

  6. New grad hiring

    cyclone67 replied to Taber24's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I graduated in August and applied for jobs starting in May / June. As a point of reference, the residency that I applied for in June just started doing interviews for a November start date. I got...

  7. I'm probably just overthinking but...

    cyclone67 replied to Chloe Price's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

  8. Swedish August Residency 2017

    cyclone67 replied to kkay29's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks much; I bet you will hear very

  9. Swedish August Residency 2017

    cyclone67 replied to kkay29's topic in Washington Nursing

    I would be you are going to get an interview for the Neuro Telemetry. At the Friday phone conference that is one that he said has a lot of spots for interviews. I can't remember what day he was...

  10. Help! New job in oncology/hematology outpatient clinic

    cyclone67 replied to slacrossm's topic in Oncology

    So I am not an expert -- i'm actually starting as a new graduate in oncology next month. However, my supervisor recommended two books to read: Oncology Nursing Secrets or a Mosby book which I...

  11. When to Start Applying for Jobs?

    cyclone67 replied to hishandmaiden's topic in General Students

    If you are unsure from a job posting; email the recruiter and ask. Each hospital has different policies on it. However, I just graduated and found that most hospitals encourage you to apply during...

  12. Swedish August Residency 2017

    cyclone67 replied to kkay29's topic in Washington Nursing

    I haven't heard anything either about in person interviews. Sounds like they are a week behind

  13. Swedish August Residency 2017

    cyclone67 replied to kkay29's topic in Washington Nursing

    I also received an invite for an interview today; I suspect they sent out quite a

  14. Swedish August Residency 2017

    cyclone67 replied to kkay29's topic in Washington Nursing

    Coug_nurse -- Thanks for the info! I do a search for "Swedish" from time to time to check my Spam folder. Nothing yet. But I reached out to a recruiter on Linked in and she asked for my resume to...

  15. Swedish August Residency 2017

    cyclone67 replied to kkay29's topic in Washington Nursing

    Jadebsn, did you get contacted by email or by phone? Just curious. I still haven't heard anything for the November cohort. Good luck on your

  16. Swedish August Residency 2017

    cyclone67 replied to kkay29's topic in Washington Nursing

    Good luck on your interview; there are a ton of older threads from past cohorts that probably have some good info. Doesn't seem like hiring methods change from cohort to cohort. I applied for the...

  17. Moving to Tucson

    cyclone67 replied to daxdagr8t's topic in Arizona Nursing

    500$ is very doable in Tucson. You can find an apartment, share a house, or find a guesthouse for that easily. Possibly even with internet and utilities

  18. Moving to Tucson

    cyclone67 replied to daxdagr8t's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Tucson has a lot of houses with guesthouses out in the back yard. I go to U of A and live in one now. It gives more privacy than an apartment does and sometimes you can find one with all utilities...

  19. UA MEPN 2017

    cyclone67 replied to az827's topic in Arizona Nursing

    They will call as soon as somebody sends in a declination; they don't wait for the deadline. I got called a day or two after the acceptance emails went out. But I know of people who got accepted...

  20. UA MEPN 2017

    cyclone67 replied to az827's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Based on last year, if you are waitlisted -- you have an excellent chance of getting in. I was on the waitlist literally for about 1 day and then got picked up for Tucson. I know quite a few people...

  21. UA MEPN 2017

    cyclone67 replied to az827's topic in Arizona Nursing

    They may have an option to request a certain mentor. I really can't remember. Last year was a llloooonnnnnnggggg time ago! Anyways -- you can PM me on here and I can shoot you my name / email...

  22. UA MEPN 2017

    cyclone67 replied to az827's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You will be getting information later. They send out a questionaire, I think they try and match you with a mentor by background. Once your mentor is assigned they will email and as soon as you're in...

  23. UA MEPN 2017

    cyclone67 replied to az827's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Here is a search tool for classes; just plug in zip code. Make sure it is the healthcare provider BLS.Class Connector Search Home- American Heart

  24. UA MEPN 2017

    cyclone67 replied to az827's topic in Arizona Nursing

    They are correct -- takes about 2 hours. You can search and find a course near you. You will get your certificate the same day. As far as the Grad School acceptance; that is just a formality....

  25. UA MEPN 2017

    cyclone67 replied to az827's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You will need to take the American Heart Society BLS course. It will qualify you for adult, child and infant CPR for 2 years. The CON will send you a packet via email shortly with all the...