I am graduating in December and I have the summer off so I've begun looking at potential places that I'd like to work.
I'm thinking I'd like to do a nurse residency because I want to work in a pediatric Critical Care setting (PICU or Peds ER) and I feel like having that whole year with someone helping me and that I can ask questions without feeling like an annoying dummy.
Anyways, I was wondering if anyone here was looking at Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency for February 2018? I'm not from Nashville, but I'm also not too far away as I'm from North Alabama. I'd appreciate any tips about the residency or about Nashville!
December grads: when do you all plan to apply to TN BON? I'm trying to figure it out online, but I don't understand the process for it because I don't want to apply just yet but if EVERYTHING takes 6-8 weeks, then I need to apply like a month ago. lol
Anyone know when they are making the Facebook group?
Also, does anyone starting in Nov know what we need to do if our license is in a state other than TN? I have mine currently in GA and need to transfer/get it endorsed by TNBON.
Anyone know when they are making the Facebook group?
Also, does anyone starting in Nov know what we need to do if our license is in a state other than TN? I have mine currently in GA and need to transfer/get it endorsed by TNBON.
Starting in Nov too. If you have compact MLS license then you'll be fine to work for up to 90 days but I'm sure it's different for noncompact state (Georgia being one). Sorry I don't think I was much help.
I'm also hoping they start sending us info our way soon-just to calm some of my nerves of what to expect and what not haha
I know she said the Facebook page will be made in October (probably after everyone accepts or declines a spot) so maybe in the next two weeks.
I was looking at TN BON and they seem to do everything electronically. I'd suggest looking at the endorsement thing on there and applying for endorsement. I know TN requires fingerprinting, so I'd say you may want to get a move on since you're not a compact state (and I don't remember the exact November start date since all I know is Feb 26 as it's my start date).
Good luck! And don't forget you can always email Tracey with questions! Can't wait to start working with you guys! Eeeek!
Georgia is part of the enhanced Nurse License Compact. I think I should be good for the first 90 days. I just have to figure out the process for it being endorsed by TN. I emailed them yesterday and am waiting to hear something back.
Are y'all planning on living with roommates or by yourselves? I'm trying to decide what I need to do about living.
Georgia is part of the enhanced Nurse License Compact. I think I should be good for the first 90 days. I just have to figure out the process for it being endorsed by TN. I emailed them yesterday and am waiting to hear something back.
Are y'all planning on living with roommates or by yourselves? I'm trying to decide what I need to do about living.
I'm thinking I'd like to live alone, but everything in Nashville is so expensive! I have a coworker who moved here from TN and she told me to look in Hendersonville, but I really just need to take a trip up there to pick a place. I considered getting a hotel room for the 12 days/nights I'd be up there each month, but I can't find a cheap hotel that isn't badly reviewed.
Congrats on the offers! I was offered a position in the residency program. The program seems like a great opportunity, the only problem is the pay is very low compared to New England, where I am currently living. I investigated the cost of living and it seems high in Nashville. I was just wondering if anyone had thoughts on this. Thanks!!
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I was told when the Facebook page gets done we will also get a notification about background checks sometime this month.