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I am inquiring about nursing jobs in Nashville, TN, since I'll be moving there in the next few months. I've noticed that Nashville is quite the health care hub with many hospitals, clinics, and many educational programs to help further one's nursing career. I am looking for some advice on which hospitals are worth looking into as far as a job and making decent money and working for a good hospital or medical facility. If anyone has any info on this subject or advice, please leave a comment or point in a good direction as I research. Thank you for your time! :)

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The three big systems in Nashville are Vanderbilt, St. Thomas, and HCA (centennial, skyline, etc.). I've heard great things about all of them, and they all have their pros and cons. Vanderbilt pays the least, but it's reputation is phenomenal as place to work and learn on the job. They also apparently have good benefits. St. Thomas is in the middle - pays less than HCA but more than Vandy. However, it's a great place to learn as well and has a faith based atmosphere. HCA probably pays the most of the three, but I've heard working at an HCA hospital is a bit like being "just a number" instead of a face and a name. My friends that have worked at various units at HCA hospitals tell me that it's not very conducive to being a new grad and learning while working, but experienced nurses do very well there. I'm not an expert by any means, but that's just what I've heard! Best wishes!

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Thanks for the info jordiRN. What's the typical salary?

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My friend worked at Cenntenial about 2 years ago and starting pay was $21.04. And I think about $3 extra for nights...

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The three big systems in Nashville are Vanderbilt, St. Thomas, and HCA (centennial, skyline, etc.). I've heard great things about all of them, and they all have their pros and cons. Vanderbilt pays the least, but it's reputation is phenomenal as place to work and learn on the job. They also apparently have good benefits. St. Thomas is in the middle - pays less than HCA but more than Vandy. However, it's a great place to learn as well and has a faith based atmosphere. HCA probably pays the most of the three, but I've heard working at an HCA hospital is a bit like being "just a number" instead of a face and a name. My friends that have worked at various units at HCA hospitals tell me that it's not very conducive to being a new grad and learning while working, but experienced nurses do very well there. I'm not an expert by any means, but that's just what I've heard! Best wishes!

Which ones accept ASN or BSN?

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@mee9mee9 not sure about that one. Most people I know in the workforce have BSNs.

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The three big systems in Nashville are Vanderbilt, St. Thomas, and HCA (centennial, skyline, etc.). I've heard great things about all of them, and they all have their pros and cons. Vanderbilt pays the least, but it's reputation is phenomenal as place to work and learn on the job. They also apparently have good benefits. St. Thomas is in the middle - pays less than HCA but more than Vandy. However, it's a great place to learn as well and has a faith based atmosphere. HCA probably pays the most of the three, but I've heard working at an HCA hospital is a bit like being "just a number" instead of a face and a name. My friends that have worked at various units at HCA hospitals tell me that it's not very conducive to being a new grad and learning while working, but experienced nurses do very well there. I'm not an expert by any means, but that's just what I've heard! Best wishes!

What do you mean just a number and conducive to being a new grad?

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Thanks faerygoddess.

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@mee9mee9 I think they mean it's just easier to get lost in the crowd. HCA is a big company, and like at any big company, it's hard to cater to the needs of each individual employee. Also my friends at the HCA hospitals are mostly not on med surg floors, so the environment there may be completely different!

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What are some of the pros/cons you have heard about Vandy, St. Thomas, and HCA? What have you heard about Metro General or any of the local nursing homes?

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