Published Aug 3, 2005
Akpywackett
16 Posts
I'm going to be graduating in December with an ADN. I've spent the summer working in a level I trauma center in the OR and just love it. I'm a competent scrub tech for minor general and orthopedic cases. I've lived in Seattle before and look forward to returning. To that end, I'm heading to Seattle next week (for a week long vacation) and have scheduled interviews with 4 hospitals, UWMC, Harborview, Virginia Mason and Multicare/Tacoma General.
I'm leaning toward Tacoma because cost of living and commute time would be shorter than the downtown facilities (I'll be staying w/ family in Bonney Lake) and because the UW there has a 1 yr ADN to BSN program.
Harborview, Harborzoo as I so fondly call it, is a sentimental favorite. My ex had many surgeries there...MANY... so it feels kind of 'comfortable'...was the first place I considered entering nursing. Yes, I have lunatic tendencies. :rotfl:
UWMC would be a dream. That new Surgical facility gives me a medical (science geek)...umm...woody. But I don't think it's going to happen right out of school.
I'm emotionally neutral on Va. Mason.
Any insights locals can share would be appreciated.
Thanks in anticipation.
zacarias, ASN, RN
1,338 Posts
Well I would immediately suggest Harborview and UWMC!! But I see you'll be staying in Bonney Lake and so commute is an issue. I've worked at UWMC and it is WONDERFUL. I was there when they built the new surgery pavilion and it is so beatiful. I love that hospital and Harborview.
While I think commute is a concern, you should go where you feel like professionally you will have the most fun and success.
twigloo
34 Posts
I am a Canadian looking to escape winter and work as an RN in Washington. I graduate in April/06 with a BSN. Any hospitals you can recommend? I am flexible and can move anywhere.