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  1. Going management: Pros and Cons

    macrina posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I am being encouraged to consider applying for a supervisory position in my small rural hospital - by both clinical colleagues and management staff. I have until recently been a med-surg and Charge...

  2. Obtaining first manager job

    macrina replied to veriteblesse's topic in Nurse Management

    I am just starting to get into this world and have been the route you mentioned: Charge RN for my unit and asked to apply to an open leadership position because of management and colleagues observing...

  3. New Grad RN: Struggling With Finding a Job

    macrina replied to nurse_bri's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I too struggled for about 3 months post NCLEX in a rural area in WA state. I had a great set of recommendations and a BSN from a very good college. For me, and for several of my colleagues...

  4. Extra certifications for new grads?

    macrina posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Has anyone tried working on some extra certifications to enhance the job-search process? I have been researching a bit and am figuring out that new grads aren't eligible for any of the actual...

  5. Too old for BSN?

    macrina replied to forever88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just got my BSN and began my nursing career at at 47. Am very happy with my first new job taking care of medically-intensive pediatric patients in their homes. You've got a lot of life ahead of you....

  6. Solid NCLEX strategies

    macrina replied to macrina's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Bump

  7. Solid NCLEX strategies

    macrina posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I so appreciated the tips and encouragement here on the NCLEX thread; now that I have passed, it's time to pay it forward! I graduated Aug. 22, did an in-person Kaplan class Aug. 25-28, then took my...

  8. Hurst and then Kaplan

    macrina replied to deimysvigilRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    deimysd, you are doing great. Those are good solid scores for Kaplan, and do not be surprised if Q-Trainers 6 and 7 you are a little lower; they are all above the passing line questions and looooong,...

  9. kaplan questions

    macrina replied to fusionfire32's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took my NCLEX and passed this last week in about 85 questions. I did pretty much only Kaplan for studying with some side research of topics I didn't understand either online or in my Maternal...

  10. People share your Kaplan Scores! :D

    macrina replied to male_murse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In the Kaplan class I recently took the teacher said that if you're in the 50's that's good and you're getting there. If you're in the 60's you're solid and if you're in the 70's you're a rock

  11. University of Washington ABSN Program

    macrina replied to SarahJ103's topic in Washington Nursing

    To answer the original question, you have a 1-month break between summer and fall quarters - that is your longest one. Over Christmas you get I think 3 weeks (2nd break), and then your last 2 breaks...

  12. University of Washington Accelerated BSN program Summer 2014

    macrina replied to NJstudent2009's topic in School, College Programs

    rdh - so sorry I didn't see this sooner, but you can certainly contact me. I PM'd you my email

  13. University of Washington Accelerated BSN program Summer 2014

    macrina replied to NJstudent2009's topic in School, College Programs

    I am pretty sure that anything they say is required on the application is truly required. If you don't have it, you won't be considered. Competition is pretty tough for this program and I know that...

  14. University of Washington Accelerated BSN program Summer 2014

    macrina replied to NJstudent2009's topic in School, College Programs

    Sorry, no help with specifics of housing. As far as the GPA goes for ABSN, I agree with Abalone. Mine was 3.95 or so and most of my colleagues had similar. I feel the essays for the application...

  15. University of Washington Accelerated BSN program Summer 2014

    macrina replied to NJstudent2009's topic in School, College Programs

    tyang, regarding commuting to Bainbridge Island - If you are very close to the ferry on the Bainbridge side I think it could be feasible, but sometimes it would be very difficult if you didn't have a...

  16. University of Washington Accelerated BSN program Summer 2014

    macrina replied to NJstudent2009's topic in School, College Programs

    Well, if you really want a leg up on content, I would suggest getting a basic review book for Pathophysiology and Pharmacology. I think there is a series called "Incredibly Easy" and anything like...

  17. University of Washington Accelerated BSN program Summer 2014

    macrina replied to NJstudent2009's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes, these decisions are tough, and it does come down to you weighing all these things for yourself. In a way, you can consider that there is no "wrong" decision - you've got a number of outstanding...

  18. University of Washington Accelerated BSN program Summer 2014

    macrina replied to NJstudent2009's topic in School, College Programs

    FWIW, I have just heard from about 10 of my colleagues that about 60-70% of them plan to go on to doctoral level work eventually, but they want the financial and experiential advantages of working a...

  19. University of Washington Accelerated BSN program Summer 2014

    macrina replied to NJstudent2009's topic in School, College Programs

    newmy, I had said maybe half a dozen out of our 47 might have applied to go straight on, not half my cohort (big difference!). That was just my guess. I just posted your questions on our FB page and...

  20. University of Washington Accelerated BSN program Summer 2014

    macrina replied to NJstudent2009's topic in School, College Programs

    Newmy123, yes, UW SON pushes their DNP program a lot - we are always hearing about it, invited to sessions to learn more about it, especially the first couple of quarters. There is a lot of support...

  21. University of Washington Accelerated BSN program Summer 2014

    macrina replied to NJstudent2009's topic in School, College Programs

    Also, I was very attracted by the direct-entry programs as well, but ultimately decided that devoting 3 years at this point in my life wasn't worth it. I know several of my colleagues also "did the...

  22. University of Washington Accelerated BSN program Summer 2014

    macrina replied to NJstudent2009's topic in School, College Programs

    Newmy, I am a current ABSN and yes, you do get to use the IMA and libraries across the whole

  23. University of Washington Accelerated BSN program Summer 2014

    macrina replied to NJstudent2009's topic in School, College Programs

    Oh, and as for compliance. Do your shots and stuff right now. A couple of things you might need 3 rounds to finish it. It is a real nuisance if you don't have records, and can also be expensive....

  24. University of Washington Accelerated BSN program Summer 2014

    macrina replied to NJstudent2009's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes, I agree. Getting accepted by UW is just a formality. I've not heard of anyone not getting in because of that. All of us last year were waiting for a definitive acceptance letter to UW which...

  25. University of Washington Accelerated BSN program Summer 2014

    macrina replied to NJstudent2009's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm not any help with housing questions, but I'll ask around for those current students living in the U-Dist. that moved into town and see if they have anything to say. Housing all around here is...