Check off each item. 15 items covering licensure, clinical skills, finances, and personal readiness.
Required before any clinical work.
Apply immediately after passing boards. Some states take 4-8 weeks.
Almost every facility requires current BLS certification.
MMR, Varicella, Hep B titers, Tdap, TB test, flu shot.
From patient interview through assessment and plan.
Not taking 2+ hours home every night.
Clinical humility is essential for safe practice.
2-3 supervisors or clinical instructors.
Essential for non-taxable stipends. Read the guide.
Housing deposits, licensing, moving, emergency fund.
Taxable rate vs. stipends. Use the calculator.
Agency housing vs. stipend. Housing guide.
Parent's plan (under 26), agency plan, or Marketplace.
New city, apartment, coworkers every 13 weeks.
Connect with professionals who help new grads.