New grad positions/residency options in Nashville

[Kebby1016]

Hi All,

My husband I moved to Nashville right after I graduated with my ASN in June 2014. I passed boards the next month, gave birth to our first baby in September, and intended to start applying around Dec/Jan. My son ended up arriving 6 weeks premature, and he and I both had some medical issues to contend with for some time after he was born. Things kept coming up and now he is a year old, I've been out of school for almost 1.5 years, and am only now beginning to put in applications. I fear I have let so much time go by that I will now be completely unmarketable compared to experienced RNs and those that are inexperienced, but at least fresh out of school. I have applied to several positions with Tristar and St. Thomas the last few days, but do not have high hopes of hearing back. I have looked at quite a few positions posted on Vanderbilt's website as well, however, EVERY SINGLE ONE lists at least one year experience required. Does Vanderbilt only accept new grads through its residency program or has anyone actually just applied for a position and somehow gotten a job without experience? I certainly wouldn't mind going through their residency, but the next cycle I could even be considered for would not begin until August 2016! How about Tristar or St. Thomas? I haven't been able to find any info regarding residency programs for them. Do either of them even offer a residency option?

I am open to any and all information or tips! Thank you!

[makebetterhappen]

From another thread: Vanderbilt only hires new grads through the residency program.

[glitterjen86, ASN, BSN]

Tri Star does not have a new grad program but they say they will take new grads. St. Thomas has a new grad program available at all of their campuses.

[Margotrita]

I believe the Vandy and St. Thomas new grad residency programs only high BSNs. Correct me if I am wrong if some one knows for certain.

[optimis]

The St Thomas Nurse Residency program does accept ASNs.