charlene212

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1. Starting assignment at Vanderbilt Nashville

   charlene212 replied to HeartSmartRN's topic in Travel

   I am currently working as a traveler at Vanderbilt Children's in the NICU. It is an amazing place!!!

2. NICU - New to Travelling

   charlene212 replied to charlene212's topic in Travel

   I agree...several red flags went off when I spoke with them.

3. NICU - New to Travelling

   charlene212 replied to charlene212's topic in Travel

   I actually talked to Nightengale and that is who they "contract" through. I think I would be more comfortable in an apartment too. It sounds like you make less money though if you don't go into the extended stay.

4. NICU - New to Travelling

   charlene212 replied to charlene212's topic in Travel

   Thanks for responding. I'm glad things are looking better. I do have a compact license so I guess that will open me up to more possibilities. I thought they were suppose to put you in an apartment, not an Extended Stay. Did both of them do this?

5. NICU - New to Travelling

   charlene212 posted a topic in Travel

   I am looking into getting started as a travel nurse and was wondering what it looks like for NICU Nurses. I am flexible on days or nights and there are many states I would be willing to go to. I am currently in Texas with a full time job and don't ...

6. Dansko shoes

   charlene212 replied to snowangel3's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have a high arch and they are perfect for someone like me. I wouldn't wear anything else other than Dansko's. They feel like house shoes to me after I broke them in. They are a little stiff at first but give them some time.

7. What's the job market like in Texas?

   charlene212 replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in Texas

   I agree it is very hard to get a job as a new graduate right now. I applied all over the country since I was only applying for NICU, L&D, Post partum, and anything Pedi related. I did recently get a job offer in NICU (which was my first choice)...

8. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

   charlene212 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee

   Angel RN 1, Thank you for letting me know that. I am shocked that with your experience that you didn't get picked first. I wish we knew how they chose people. Charlene

9. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

   charlene212 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee

   If you are willing to go to Spring Hill or Columbia (south of Nashville - about a 45 min drive to Vandy) then you can find town homes or even a rent house for about $1000...up near Vandy, it is going to be tough unless you get a real small one bedroo...

10. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    charlene212 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee

    LeahB5622, Feel free to ask me anything about that area...What price range are you looking for? I was also concerned about being a single female so I was willing to pay a little more to live in a nicer area. I do have application in at 4 other hos...

11. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    charlene212 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee

    I lived there for 3 years (which is why I was trying to move back)...If you can afford to live in Franklin, Brentwood or Spring Hill those are the best areas but they are more expensive (Williamson County). I lived in Alara Farms apartments when I m...

12. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    charlene212 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee

    Thanks Jenn....I asked about NICU a lot too since that is where I wanted to be and have experience too (experience in ER, Adult ICU, NICU and L&D)...I am really disappointed I didn't even get on the waiting list.

13. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    charlene212 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee

    I got a decline letter and so did 2 others from my school...I even have experience in a hospital and EMT....I don't get it. Those who got in, did you have a bachelor degree? I am trying to figure out what happened...

14. Vanderbilt Interviews

    charlene212 posted a topic in Tennessee

    I recently got an email stating I qualified for an interview for the Pediatric Track at Vanderbilt!! I lived in Tennessee for 3 years and am hoping to get back there (I am in Texas now). I am wondering if anybody can give advice and questions they ...