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Thank you for your insightful response from what sounds to be coming from a very bitter place. I'll clarify what you misunderstood: not once in my post did I state a "desire to quit any first position." In case you're unaware, many travel nurses have a home hospital they stay at the majority of the year and only do 1 or 2 travel assignments annually. Why would I want to "jump ship" immediately at a place that has spent so much time training me, especially if it's a rigorous application process and residency? I wrote a lengthy research paper on residency programs and nurse staffing issues so I am well aware of the reasoning regarding contracts and the concerns some hospitals have about who they choose to employ. I find it curious that you're scolding me on the consequences of my actions when you don't have the slightest idea what my actions are or will be (besides pursuing travel nursing in an effort to pay off debt - how sinister of me). Thank you for expressing your opinion but as you couldn't seem to answer any of my questions and seem to harbor a lot of bitterness and rudeness towards people genuinely asking for help on a site that is supposed to be centered around helping and supporting other nurses, I'll disregard any further posts from you. I hope your day gets better. - SG

Hi, I graduated my ADN program in VA in December 2016, passed NCLEX in February 2017 and will be finishing my BSN program in May 2017. I just found out my partner got orders to Bremerton, WA and we will be moving there end of April. I spoke with someone at Harrison Medical Center and she informed me of the nurse residency program and that the next cycle will start in August - but they only take 14 applicants! My questions are: - Coming from out of state, will I even have a chance over local RNs? - If I don't get accepted into the residency program with CHI at Bremerton or Silverdale, what about the hospital on Bainbridge Island? - I've gathered it's near impossible for an unmarried new grad civilian to get a job at the Naval hospital - is this true? I have 5 years experience as a CNA and I currently work for the EFMP program of the Navy as an RN (was CNA for them for 2 years before now). I'm a respite care provider for special needs kids. I'm not active duty Navy, I'm just an independent contractor. I was President of my school's SNA, member of the NSNA, and did my preceptorship in a neuro ICU for 6 weeks. I'm hoping some of this might make up for the fact that I'm coming from out of state, or the fact that they will only accept 14 people? I'm just trying to look at my options here. I'm not averse to working somewhere I don't love my first year (LTC, home care, etc.), but my goal is to become a travel nurse as soon as possible to help pay off debt, so that's a large reason I want to get hospital experience as well. I'm also curious as to how many applicants there are for these residency programs to get a better idea of my chances. Thank you so much for your help - ANY information about jobs/applications/anything is greatly appreciated!!