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Try calling them. Ive been on their butts since I applied. This is my last week to have it all done. They claim theyre still waiting on my cbc in order to even issue me a temp:(

Hi Kenzie, Thanks for your response! Yes, I decided to go with Washington Hospital Center. What unit do you work in, if you dont mind me asking?

I applied this week and need it by the end of this month. Im so nervous abt this!

I would like to know what are the good and bad abt each of these facilities regarding: Staff and support Training Salary Benefits Etc. If youve had experience at both, which would you recommend?? TIA

LoveSBK, I tried Hurst and Saunders the 1st time around and failed. Kaplan is what helped me pass. But I also was lacking in content when I graduated, so while boring, it has a lot of information that is great for the nclex and nursing in general. I learned a lot just with the vids.

Kaplan all the way! Ive tried it all before Kaplan and failed. Once I studied their content vids, I passed w flying colors :)

Hey Chineye, I honestly would say that Kaplan is thr best review program in my experience. Their video content was really all I needed to pass. I took a week to watch the vids and make flashcards and studied from there. Took me 1-2 months to prepare for NCLEX using solely kaplan. Passed w 75Qs. My scores ranged from 60-69%

Whats the starting salary for new grads?

LoveSBK, would you happen to know if MedStar requires a 2-yr or 1-yr contact to the unit? Also, whats the salary for new grads?

Thanks! Will do

Thanks! I graduated out of state (out of US, actually).

Elieth, I also see you got offered ICU position. Congrats! Would it be possible to know where (if theyre still taking applicants)? Im very interested in working on this unit but everywhere I apply specifically says "not new grad position". Please help me. Ive tried Holy Cross, Sibley, Suburban, Childrens, etc. Thanks a bunch!!

Thank you elieth! Would you say the clinical questions were tricky or just required basic nursing knowledge?

Washington Hospital Center

Please, does anyone who has interviewed for this program have any advice on what I should review in preparation for the interview? I was told to be prepared to answer some clinical questions. I dont know which unit Ill be interviewing for yet but it could be cardio or ER. PLEASE HELP! Im a new grad w ZERO experience TIA

Thanks chineye, but I get very anxious if I do not prepare. Were the questions very basic or require some good knowledge about cardio?

@chineye BSN I might be interviewing with cardio. Any advice on what I should review in prep of the clinical questions they will ask? Im so nervous!!

The residency is 12 months? So then youll have to commit to another 18-months to that same unit or just any unit within hospital? Thanks! And whats the starting pay for new grads at WHC?

Is it a 2-yr commitment or 12-months for the new grad program at Medstar WHC?

Hi, I have my first interview next week as a new grad and was wondering if I can include my clinical instructors who wrote my LOR as part of my reference list? I will only have 2 additional references to them. Also, any advice on what docs to bring and how to bring them (ie. In folders to be passed around, loose paper, etc.) Thanks!