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Does anyone know the starting pay for a new graduate RN of the major hospitals in Nashville? I will graduate with my BSN in May, and was just wondering. :) I heard that Vandy starts at 19.50/hr, but I did not apply for the residency so I was wondering specifically about Baptist/St T and Centennial/HCA. Thanks!
sandnnw, BSN, MSN, EMT-B, APRN
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That's kinda of my point. If money is important to you, then by all means, chase that extra $2K/yr at Whatever medical center. I think you'll find though, that eventually, happiness and culture are far more important than the $2K.
Vandy has a "non-healing" sore that some folks just cannot live with...parking! I went from riding a shuttle to and from my car, taking nearly 20-30" each way, to just simply walking out the door to my car (
Also, headaches to some are the constant turn-over in residents, nursing students and allied health learning. Vandy is also a Level I trauma center, a *prime* Medicare/Medicaid acceptor, the leading philanthropist in the southern region, noting:
When you stop and consider all of this, include the "perks" discounts program and their awesome 403b program (to which I am still benefiting from today, after 10 years), it really comes down to your personal preferences. If I had no kids, and no desire to go back to school, then other hospitals would be far more attractive, including STT. I believe they all strive to be competitive, but in reality, no one can compete against the university benefits. Good luck!