Where is the best teaching hospital?

Nesher, BSN, RN · Mar 1, 2005

Guess I am the only one with an opinion on this subject :)

The University of Washington is the best.

Harborview is best for trauma, if that's your area.

In terms of orientation, I can only speak for my unit, but 4-6 weeks depending on experience I would say is the norm. It might depend on the speciality however.

Foxfour · Mar 2, 2005

Guess I am the only one with an opinion on this subject :)
The University of Washington is the best.
Harborview is best for trauma, if that's your area.
In terms of orientation, I can only speak for my unit, but 4-6 weeks depending on experience I would say is the norm. It might depend on the speciality however.

Thank you for your help. I have heard of Haborview. I think it's in Seattle. Right?

Nesher, BSN, RN · Mar 2, 2005

Yes

Peach10 · Mar 2, 2005

Hi, I am Peck a RN from Singapore. I heard about Harborview being a great trauma centre from my surgeons. I am looking for a 2 month clinical attachment to the centre.

Can anyone please fill me with any information on whether Harborview accept clinical attachment for foreign nurses. It will be a sponsored study attachment by my hospital in Singapore.

Thanks! :)

Nesher, BSN, RN · Mar 3, 2005

I checked with a friend who works at Harborview - he was unaware of such internships, but suggested you get in touch with the Human Resources Dept (at Harborview) to start your inquires.

Peach10 · Mar 3, 2005

I checked with a friend who works at Harborview - he was unaware of such internships, but suggested you get in touch with the Human Resources Dept (at Harborview) to start your inquires.

:balloons:

Thanks so much!!! Anyway, it is yet to confirmed that I'll get the award for the attachment. How do I get in touch with the human resource dept? Anybody I can enquire from or anyone I can email to? How is it like in Harborview?!! In Seattle?!! Must be a nice place. I have not been to the States... looking forward to it!!!

Nesher, BSN, RN · Mar 3, 2005

check this site

https://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/hmc.html

Peach10 · Mar 5, 2005

check this site
https://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/hmc.html

Thank you Nesher

:balloons:

zacarias, ASN, RN · Mar 5, 2005

I agree with posts above. University of WA is the best teaching hospital in WA. The nurses there are 'da bomb' and I truly feel that is a 'nurse friendly' hospital where folks can get the best experience around.

Ruby Vee, BSN · Mar 6, 2005

the uwmc is a magnet hospital. (see the thread on magnet hospitals). in the icus, which is all i can speak to, they spend a lot more time, effort and energy on recruitment than on retention. a great place to get some icu experience, but they really don't expect you to stick around.

Foxfour · Mar 6, 2005

I'm looked at the website for UW because according to what I'm reading from everyone, it is the best place to go in the NW area. You are right. It does seem to offer great teaching. The only thing that disturbs me is they said after you have gone through the training, you have to stay there for 2 yrs. I'm very faithful to a place of employment if they show compassion, concern, loyalty and stay true to their promises they made to their employees, but since I don't know what the future holds for me 2 yrs down the road, how can I or anyone commit to that obligation? What is the worst that can happen to you if you break your contract?