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Hello! I just graduated from shoreline in March and I entered as an LPN. They use these spots for "advanced placement students" to essentially fill the holes in the classes due to students dropping or failing second quarter it varies each quarter how many they accept, but I think they have a fairly small number of applicants, so chances of getting in are much better. I was technically an alternate as #5, but all of us ended up getting in that quarter. i would definitely recommend applying. The director of the program meets with each LPN applicant individually to go over the program and discuss your pre-reqs and questions. it isn't the smoothest transition - you would technically start with the cohort starting their 3rd quarter by taking med surg theory with them, as well as taking a communications class with the first quarter cohort. It was rocky start, but manageable. Overall, I think it was a good program and at this point, probably easier to get in as an LPN applicant. feel free to ask any questions or send a message if you want a little more information about it

I believe that shoreline does enrollment for each quarter. I started for the winter quarter, which had an application deadline in November, I think, to start in the beginning of January. They do a point system based on your pre-req grades. They also award additional points for work experience. I don't recall how old the pre-reqs can be, since I entered as an LPN and they allowed more time as an advanced placement student. So that is a program to consider, since you'd maybe be able to apply for winter quarter - look into when their informational meetings are, since attendance to one may be a requirement good luck!

Heh, I completely understand! I had a small select group of people who knew my test date and I refused to tell anyone else until I knew for sure that I passed (our class had some doh stalker a, though I was probably the worst offender checking up on people - I informed 2 people before they checked themselves to see that they had passed) I hit the ground hard after passing, I also had 6.5 yrs experience as an LPN that I thought would make it easier - not so much in this job market. I ended up with 6 interviews, I think, which is great to get to that point, but discouraging at the same time to get that far and not have it work out when they would always determine they wanted that experience with a bsn preference i lucked out and will be starting a residency in august though! So it all came together. Took a lot of patience. There would be lots of lulls followed with a week of lots of responses. It's a definite roller coaster ride that I'm thankful to be off of. I'm excited about this residency and I think I had a good chance at another clinic position that I left the interview feeling confident about. It's nice to feel wanted I'm sure you passed it, and the pvt is helpful - I screen capped that a few times and would recheck it to make sure it didn't change Waiting is the hardest part. Waiting for the results to become active. Waiting to hear back on applications... do you have an idea of where you'd like to apply or areas you're interested in? Have you started? Do you have a bsn or ADN? The fun is just beginning good luck with everything!!!

Congrats on getting the "good" pop-up! Definitely a reassuring sign. I also think I took it during a potentially slower time (April 2) so it was a lot faster, right now there is probably an influx in grads from June! Enjoy your weekend you'll be active before you know it and the next step in the fun of being licensed begins!!

I finished the test by about 915 and was official by noon the same day. Washington is pretty fast in posting your results if everything is in order (transcripts and applications). Most of my class knew by the next day if not by the same day. And if you've tried the pvt trick, that is a reassuring sign. The only people that needed to pay for the 48hr results were for the people who took the test before our official transcripts were posted, or people who had other issues that needed to be resolved prior to becoming active (they sent transcripts that didn't have degree on them or background check) as far as results go, I think wa should typically have it posted before you are even eligible to pay for there rapid results. waiting is the hardest part! Treat yourself well during this time and check on the doh website!

As JLoya said, it is a difficult job market here with a definite preference towards BSNs, especially in the Seattle area. There is a freeze for some hospitals in hiring that makes it hard as new grads, and they essentially overlook ADNs unless you have an in with someone (this is the sense that I've gotten in this whole process and have heard from fellow classmates) I graduated with my ADN in March and of my class of 26, about a third to half are employed, with most of those in home health. Those who got hospital jobs had previously worked in their facilities as techs or CNAs. I think as a new grad ADN, you will have a better chance in looking at Ltc and snf, especially outside of seattle - south seems to be more ADN friendly. all I can say is just apply, apply, apply! And don't get discouraged!

@ashley.l.olsen - which multicare residencies are you interviewing for? I was hired for the geropsych residency with auburn that starts in August good luck with the interviews!

I have a friend that I graduated with in March that was offered an ICU position for the September residency cohort. He found out towards the middle of May, I believe