Backpackernurse

I just got into one at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane WA. They will be doing another one in 6 months, you should apply! It is a full-time, paid, 6-month training program if you agree to work there for 2 years (1.5 after the training). So you automatically get a position after the training is over (guaranteed at least 20 hrs per week, no guarantees on what shift though). They take about 10 "students" at a time. I've only been a nurse for 1.5 years and on an adolescent Psych unit nonetheless, so I'm sure they'd love to see a med-surg RN with 5 years experience! In my interviews they said they are mostly looking for people with a good attitude since "they can teach anyone the skills of the job."

Just thought I'd add my two cents to the post. I took the test in WA state yesterday at 2pm (6/8). I got the good pop-up a few hours after I got home. I "knew" I failed. I had about 175 questions and it took me about 3 1/2 hours and the last question was ridiculously easy and I missed it, so I was positive I failed and was already making a study plan to take it again. I had full intentions of getting on this thread and telling you all that the PVT doesn't work because i failed with the good pop-up. Then this morning, less than 24 hours after I started the exam I found out I passed on the WA state dept of health website. The pearson vue website still says that my results aren't available lol. But the BON said its official! It listed my license as "active"!!! I couldn't believe it! I had already told my family I failed it lol. I am a true believer in the PVT! I'm sure I passed by fractions of points lol. But it doesn't matter, I'm an RN!!!! :) I just can't believe how fast my results went through the BON. I'm a happy girl! :)