LeLeeFNP

LeLeeFNP

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  1. Any New Grads Working in the ICU or ED???

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I am already an RN. I graduated in May of 09. But i appreciate all of your advice thus far and welcome any other

  2. How long did it take for you to hear back from Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program ?

    LeLeeFNP replied to nurse901's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    yea i'm sure it is as fair as it can be for people giving their opinions of what you said. there were so many out of towners who applied, I can't imagine how you guys are feeling who don't live here...

  3. Does anyone know anything about Army Nurse Corps?

    LeLeeFNP posted a topic in Government, Military

    Are there any army/army reserve or any other nurses who are in other branches of the military? If so what is your opinion of it (pros/cons) etc? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

  4. How long did it take for you to hear back from Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program ?

    LeLeeFNP replied to nurse901's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Jenn, I had 3 panel members. I dont believe any were managers. one of the ladys worked at vanderbilt childrens. you would think that they would have matched the panel up according to what area the...

  5. How long did it take for you to hear back from Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program ?

    LeLeeFNP replied to nurse901's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    yea i'm the same way. I mean there were so many panel members so really whether your answer was liked or not depends on the opinions of the panel members. Like maybe something you said wasn't liked by...

  6. Does anyone know anything about Army Nurse Corps?

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Government, Military

    FST6, Wow. Thank you so much for sharing this information. It sounds like a wonderful experience. I see that your backround is ICU and trauma. That is the field that I would like to go into. I have...

  7. How long did it take for you to hear back from Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program ?

    LeLeeFNP replied to nurse901's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    is anyone else pulling their hair out waiting on the response from vandy? the suspense is killing me. it seems like the weeks are dragging. this is awful. am i the only maniac freak here? lol. have...

  8. Waukesha County Technical College for nursing program?

    LeLeeFNP replied to ashlynn1291's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May of 09 from this program. I had a prior bachelors degree in another field and it took me 3 years to complete the program. It will take you four years to complete if you have no...

  9. MY sister "wants" to be a nurse? I don't think she should!

    LeLeeFNP replied to misspink789's topic in General Nursing

    If your sister can handle being a cna all throughout nursing school, (which is basically what she will be) then she will be fine. She can work in a clinic or community health setting when she becomes...

  10. When to start job search/how to be competitive?

    LeLeeFNP replied to rnrn10's topic in General Nursing

    start your job search no less than 2 montsh before you graduate. That may even be pushing it depending on where you live. Working as a CNA is good if you are planning to apply as a nurse on that same...

  11. Best specialty to be in for job security?

    LeLeeFNP replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing

    you can never go wrong with med-surg. Most hospitals will only hire GNs for med-surg before they allow you to go into another specialty. I personally hate med-surg but will use it as a bridge to get...

  12. Starting BSN 2nd Degree. Worrying about this major career change...Please help!!

    LeLeeFNP replied to LR1297's topic in General Nursing

    LR1219, I went through the journey that you are about to embark. Here is my experience and words of advice. When I graduated from high school, I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do career wise. I...

  13. Calling all Vandy Nurses!!!

    LeLeeFNP posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Are there any nurses out there who currently works for Vanderbilt and who went through or know people who have gone through the nurse residency program? Do you know if there has been talk about...

  14. Starting Salaries for GNs in Nashville Hospitals

    LeLeeFNP posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Does anyone know the average starting salary for a new RN in Nashville area hospitals? I was offered a job at a hsopital in lebanon that offered my a starting rate of $17.50 per hour (not including...

  15. How long did it take for you to hear back from Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program ?

    LeLeeFNP replied to nurse901's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I think you only rotate through the track you are chosen for. There are 7 rotational areas for critical care. So I asume you would do about a week in each of them, then at the end select your top...

  16. Should I take a non-nursing position?

    LeLeeFNP replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    jobs will not hire you as an MA/CNA/LPN if you are an RN. I know from experience. Also they can't pay you let than the base pay for an RN. It's illegal. Do you have your ASN or BSN? if you go back to...

  17. How long did it take for you to hear back from Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program ?

    LeLeeFNP replied to nurse901's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I lived in wisconsin before I moved here. I just graduated in may with my RN but prior to that I was an LPN. I had no problems finding a job in wisconsin. I had 6 offers right off the bat and 2 of...

  18. How long did it take for you to hear back from Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program ?

    LeLeeFNP replied to nurse901's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Paintingskies, i just moved to nashville 3 weeks ago when my husband's job transferred. We only had two weeks to find a place because thats how much notice he got. So two months would have been heaven...

  19. Warning to New Grads

    LeLeeFNP replied to Little_Mouse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maura RN, I am in the exact same situation as you. I can't get an ED to give me a chance either. Have you tried to go for the ICU instead? If you work for an ICU as an RN for a year perhaps you could...

  20. How long did it take for you to hear back from Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program ?

    LeLeeFNP replied to nurse901's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Paintingskies, I was worried about the same thing. Because they ask so many questions and grade your answers it doesn't seem as if they are getting a feel for who you are as a person. They are too...

  21. How long did it take for you to hear back from Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program ?

    LeLeeFNP replied to nurse901's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Paintingskies, mine was monday. I thought they asked a lot of questions. The committee members I had were very personable and made me feel very comfortable though. Did your panel members make you feel...

  22. 2 Acceptance Lttrs...Now what? Private vs. Community college Help...

    LeLeeFNP replied to BlessedMom4's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I agree with everyone else. The community college is definately the way to go. When you get out of nursing school you are going to want to enjoy your sucess and your hard work. Not give away your...

  23. ADN or BSN in West TN

    LeLeeFNP replied to mack68's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hello, If I were you I would go for the ADN first then go back for an RN to BSN program. This is considerably cheaper and less time consuming. I graduated in May of 09 and have had no problems getting...

  24. How long did it take for you to hear back from Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program ?

    LeLeeFNP replied to nurse901's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    chamberself, thank you for your information. Is Saint Thomas still hiring for their nurse residency program? Where do you get more information about it? Why do you think you weren't selected for...

  25. Critical Care/ED job for Newer Nurse

    LeLeeFNP replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am actually having luck now. I got an offer from southern hills which is an HCA facility. Thanks for all your help and advice. I moved to