Swedish RN residency 2016

[CCUbound]

Hello. I wanted to start a thread for those who applied/got hired at Swedish in Seattle for the February start date. I accepted an offer for neuro ICU. I am so excited but I am from out of state so I don't know much about the hospital or the area. Does the residency program have a good reputation? Anything helps and I would love to see who else gets an offer.

[Llm49]

Hi I accepted a job offer for Swedish too! I'm from out of state as well. But from everyone in Seattle they say it's an excellent facility.

[CCUbound]

Congrats!!!! Where r u from and what unit are you starting!!!??

[totomintea]

CONGRATULATIONS, OP! That's an awesome Christmas gift!

I'm about to have my second interview with the unit manager some time this upcoming week! Quite nervous too. I'm also from out of state. However, I have heard that Swedish Hospital is well-regarded from a family friend of mine who lives in Seattle.

[CCUbound]

Totomintea don't be nervous They instantly made me feel confortable just start organizing your stories now because they want a story for behavioral questions. So conflict, joy ect. Good luck!

[murse96706]

Question for any of the new grads: Did you already take your NCLEX? I wanted to apply for the Feb cohort but being that I just graduated in December, I thought it'd be better to get all that done and get my license transferred before applying.

Also, I'm debating whether I should move to Seattle earlier and find a tech job or stay at home and work as an ER Tech (I was offered the position in the unit I did my senior preceptorship in). I really want to move now, as I figure getting into the system now will help my chances of when I do plan to apply.

[smellyacres, BSN, RN]

I applied for the October cohort! I'll from So Cal so I don't know how good my chances are, I don't have any connections - anyone have any advice?? Thanks!