JLoya

JLoya has 12 years experience and specializes in IR, Cardiac Tele,Burns, Peds Trauma & ER.

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1. Seattle's UWMC/Swedish Nursing Residency 2016

   JLoya replied to jsy16's topic in Washington Nursing

   Well, judging by the email on Tuesday requesting BLS cards, this is a massive hire. I am going to be new to Swedish, but was hired under the New to Specialty hire group, so basically a residency for...

2. how long did it take you to end up in the NICU?

   JLoya replied to tinybbynurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   So I knew even before starting Nursing School, that I wanted to do NICU. Unfortunately, the way our Practicum selection was run, it was a lottery. I was at the bottom and ended up being an elementary...

3. University of Washington?

   JLoya replied to Jae8826's topic in Washington Nursing

   Hi there. Quick and simple response. For me, I got my AA at a community college while continuing to build on my healthcare experience. UW doesnt just look at grades when inviting you to the proctored...

4. Starting wages for new grads Seattle/ Everett

   JLoya replied to L&DinOregon's topic in Washington Nursing

   I found info on the WSNA for Northwest Hospital and other hospitals. I just had to dig through the contracts individually and there I found

5. Stethoscope covers OK for men?

   JLoya replied to leftysoftball's topic in Men in Nursing

   Im shocked no one has mentioned it yet.... Use surgitube man... Its free, and you can change it as often as you need to. The other side of it is that the oils from your neck can also break down the...

6. Legacy Versant RN Residency Summer 2014 Cohort :-)

   JLoya replied to avalles8701's topic in Oregon Nursing

   Which hospital?? I interviewed at Salmon Creek with the manager of W&C services, I figured that would be NICU spots. At least on the Washington side. I didnt make it through to the second round...

7. Pearson Vue trick 2014 -still works!

   JLoya replied to terri8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   This is the new image. The Youtube video was a few years old. This is the new updated version. I took my boards yesterday, freaked the **** out and then did this and the clouds parted and it was 90...

8. University of Washington's BSN program 2014

   JLoya replied to Just_keep_swimming's topic in Washington Nursing

   If you get accepted into the Nursing program, Academic Services will get you into the University. They have that kind of power. Unless for some reason something was falsified or whatnot, then you're...

9. How long did it take to post your license after nclex

   JLoya replied to danielle.schamer's topic in Washington Nursing

   Make sure you have everything else in to the DOH. Official transcripts, paid application and by the time you get your results it should be sent through. A buddy of mine who just graduated with me June...

10. Job market for new grad

    JLoya replied to Sriracha_on_noodle's topic in Washington Nursing

    As a New Grad BSN in Seattle, all I have to say is pack plenty of patience. There are a significant number of nursing schools in a tightly packed region who just graduated large cohorts of eager...

11. Legacy Versant RN Residency Summer 2014 Cohort :-)

    JLoya replied to avalles8701's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Thanks for the cheers. I have my BSN now, but take mt boards next week. So I guess we will have to wait one more week for that phone call... Come on Vancouver, light my phone up

12. Legacy Versant RN Residency Summer 2014 Cohort :-)

    JLoya replied to avalles8701's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I am debating just staying at my ER job as a Tech and waiting for a perfect residency position to come around. I would hate to get stuck in some position that I am not passionate

13. Legacy Versant RN Residency Summer 2014 Cohort :-)

    JLoya replied to avalles8701's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I have sort of came to a sad conclusion that it may not happen this time. I have been waiting for that "Vancouver" number on my caller ID op-up, but to no avail. Thankfully I will be taking an adult...

14. New Grad RN Jobs?

    JLoya replied to akayne88's topic in General Nursing

    I believe judging by the topic, this is about NEW GRAD jobs. From what I gather from friends who live there (or who have moved from the islands, and those with more knowledge please correct me), they...

15. How to become a school nurse in WA?

    JLoya replied to QMarquinez's topic in Washington Nursing

    I did my Senior Prac in a Seattle Public School as a school nurse. Each school website has the requirements necessary to attain this position. Be forewarned, School Nursing for anyone with any degree...