Re: Moving to Tennessee
Erlanger is a teaching hospital. Thus, more learning opportunities are available due to the patients they see. Teaching hospitals tend to be more open to change, which I find to be valuable, especially in the current healthcare climate. They have a clinical ladder available to bedside nurses, which I think is a plus. They are also the "county" hospital, the region's trauma center and has the highest-level NICU in the area. They have 4 hospitals in the region, clinics and are affiliated with two of the area's health centers that serve the public. Because it is a public hospital, Erlanger provides most of the charity care in the area.
I don't know if all that is of any help whatsoever. I've worked here for 7 1/2 years. I began my nursing career at Vanderbilt, which was a fabulous place to learn. However, in my time with Erlanger, the treatment received by the employees surpassed what I experienced in my 10+ years at Vandy. My son attends the on-site day care, which receives some of the highest scores in the city. The hospital is close to UTC, which makes it handy to continue your education (if you're so inclined).
No place is perfect. Erlanger was the right fit for me. I hope that you find a great experience, no matter where you choose to work.
regards,
eltrip
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