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In seattle area, I would say the average hourly rate is somewhere between $35-45/hr depending on experience and specialty. Cost of living in seattle is also crazy high, probably comparable to SF.

Hey guys! Are you a new grad, nursing student, or new to ICU? I am hoping to connect with you about your experiences on developing critical thinking. I am trying to articulate how to develop this concept/journey to newer nurses because it can be kin...

Not a famous guy but I worked for a doctor recently on one of my travel assignments in very rural New Mexico and I SWEAR he was killing patients on purpose. All the permanent staff had seen him at one time or another, doing things that would purposel...

Hey Pam64, I am so sorry to hear you are having such a hard time! That is awful!! You did not say what type of unit you work on but honestly, it might be irrelevant. It sounds like a toxic work environment. I was in a toxic work environment once and ...

I would also just not list it. But if you wanted to be honest, you could say that during your orientation you realized it would not be a good fit. and if they ask why, give them an answer that touches on the truth but not in a way that raises red fla...

How exciting! The best thing I did for my CCRN was laura gasparis videos. She is amazing and simplifies what to focus on and how to remember stuff. Good luck!

Interesting insight from Pheebs! I am an ICU nurse so its interesting to hear about the difference. To answer your post, its a red flag that you were previously in the ICU and hated it. You might be in a different place in life and perhaps you will...

When I was new I also wanted to find apps but there is surprisingly not that many useful ones. Edwards science has some interesting info on their app about CVPs and stuff and then there are some EKG ones but nothing fancy, I am afraid. Then again, I...

Hey Turtle_RN, congrats on the new position! I've been a travel ICU nurse for a few years and I've worked both shifts all in new locations each time. Day shift in the ICU can be very busy. I know nights can be busy too, but its a different kind of ...

I agree. It depends on the unit but in the ICU, the chances are they have a central line because they are sick enough that they need one. And usually in those cases, you access it when you need it, which can be multiple times in an hour. I can't thin...

I think its totally doable! I had the same exactly career trajectory: started out in med/surg and moved over to ICU. It is very different... the experience from med/surg helped some but you will essentially still feel like a brand new nurse. But with...

I can see both sides of what is being said here but the truth is that 10 weeks is not a whole lot of time in the ICU. It really really isn't and I think everyone here could agree with that. You advocated for yourself by telling them you have not take...

I had a similar transition to the ICU. Came with 2.5 years experience and felt like the dumbest, newest nurse. It was rough! But you have to give yourself at least a year. It does get better. There are so many emotions that one goes through during th...

I dont think it could hurt. I agree that its better than being unemployed. Don't give up and be relentless about getting to the ICU. Network constantly! In the meantime, I would recommend you really work to not get lazy. And by lazy, I mean dont get ...

Susie2310, I very much agree with all you said. I think one of the main things that really frustrated me as a nursing student and new grad was that I would actively ask everyone around me to help me develop this skill and nobody could directly answer...

Yeah, I agree critical thinking isn't quite taught in schools. Mostly because real critical thinking in the real world is very highly context based and how can you teach that with multiple choice?

Hey RockinNurse2018, that sounds like such an aweful experience. I am so sorry! It sounds like you are in a much better place with it now, though. thats great! I am curious what in particular was challenging about the process you went through in lear...

Hey B1710 I did a lot of job searching in Seattle and applied to a lot of different major places. I never got a call back so decided to stay in Texas to gain some experience where they seem to be more grad friendly. Granted, I was only looking at the...

Hey everyone! I will be a new grad from Texas come May 2013 and I was wondering from Seattle nurses what is the best route to get a job there. I hear it is very hard to get a job there and wondering if thats true. If so, is it reasonable to try and g...

I am 23 years old and graduate in may 2013, and plan to move to Seattle alone. Its very exciting and scary at the same time. I wouldn't mind making a few friends ahead of time. I am coming from Texas. Hopefully the market is good!

Has anyone else been accepted or denied?

Does anyone know how large the class is? How many will be accepted?

Someone had a good point. Maybe they picked by the learning style and personality on the Hesi?

@Ariel ^^^

Thats exactly what mine says! :D looks like we are gonna be classmates!!