I have no idea, I wouldn't have guessed that. I'm guessing your job is harder to replace than a care partner? Transfer on the medical side seem to be easy to do. I just transferred
Hey there, I work in Nashville. I moved a few years ago after 1.5 years of experience. I got a job right away, but I didn't have a lot of options. Do you currently work in a hospital? What specialty...
I'd say to do whatever is best for you. You should take a good hard look at what you want in life and make your own decision. No one else can say what is best for
I am in a graduate program and I'm a Vanderbilt employee. Here is Vanderbilt's website that talks about non-nursing degrees to MSN in nursing: Pre-Specialty Entry | Master of Science in Nursing |...
I thought I'd share this story, because I'm sure there is another nurse who may be in a similar position. I entered the nursing world inspired by an amazing nurse who took care of my sister who died...
I have an interview coming up with TN oncology and just wanted to hear what you've heard or if you're a former or current staff nurse there. They seem like they've grown a lot. What were the pros and...
Does your employer have an EAP program? I'm just suggesting this so you could talk it out with someone? This is a very tragic event, and you did everything you could do. I'm sorry this
I'm so glad you found some work and thanks for the encouragement. I'm re-framing my thinking and looking on the bright side. I just need to find another
I spoke with a few faculty members, and they said it'd be okay as long as I had the experience. I'm feeling a lot better about it, and I've seen some good progress in my healing
Thanks for the replies. I'm thinking about working in a clinic until I finish my master's and then maybe becoming a diabetes educator. I hate the idea of totally leaving the bedside, but I can't risk...
Hi everyone, I've recently become injured with a repetitive use injury in both arms which will be a long recovery. I've found through research that bedside nursing with the heavy lifting will have to...
I worked for Ascension health the same corporation that owns St. Thomas in another state and it was a good company. The only thing I've heard is the benefits are better at Vanderbilt. We have a lot of...
I relocated to the Nashville area about 2 years ago. I can tell you what I've heard over the past few years. The best areas to live are in west Nashville and south of Nashville (Brentwood and...
I am transitioning to day shift and so most doctors I've dealt with over the phone. I now work in an inpatient unit inside of a hospital. I've been screamed at by doctors over the phone finding out...
As I go into pallative care/hospice nursing after working fresh out of college as an oncology nurse for 2.5 years, I feel compelled to write a "letter" to my former oncology patients. You all were...