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1. Vanderbilt SICU

   makebetterhappen replied to Imagine720's topic in Tennessee

   Yes! Midwest is the best! I was checking out all of the websites our recruiter sent to us yesterday. I'm coming from northern Michigan probably in early February. Do you have any advice? Or fun little tidbits that would help a future coworker out? Fe...

2. Vanderbilt SICU

   makebetterhappen replied to Imagine720's topic in Tennessee

   So great to read this- CONGRATS! I can't recall if the offer mentioned anything about what shift, though I think it is safe to assume nights with my new-grad status. I'll be starting with the residency program; are you coming from a different hospita...

3. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Winter 2016

   makebetterhappen replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Tennessee

   Someone else also asked this (props for your initiative and preparedness!) a few posts ago. I sent them an email with some answers to their questions and wouldn't mind sending the clarifications to you as well. My email is [email protected]

4. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Winter 2016

   makebetterhappen replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Tennessee

   Hey! I received this in an email that might help you and anyone else also reading: "In regards to taking the NCLEX, we allow twice for not passing. See the link regarding NCLEX and compact/ non-compact license. https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-...

5. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Winter 2016

   makebetterhappen replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Tennessee

   [quote=anatomyangela;8794171. Oh, @makebetterhappen: I'm pretty sure we rode the elevator together before our interviews, haha. Congratulations on getting accepted in your track!! I hope the other girl we were waiting with was accepted as well! ahh! ...

6. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Winter 2016

   makebetterhappen replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Tennessee

   Ha, I only ask because a local hospital is having a very large scrub sale at the end of the month. Tracey said, "regarding scrubs... any variety is fine, just not black (trauma wears black)."

7. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Winter 2016

   makebetterhappen replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Tennessee

   What a thrilling update! Fate certainly gave you a gift. I'm very happy for you and excited to hear your future stories in our new adventure!

8. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Winter 2016

   makebetterhappen replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Tennessee

   No, but that's why this opportunity is even more special! I'll simply take the NCLEX for TN and join the compact. If you haven't done so already (since IL is not one as well), call the State Board in Nashville and request an exam packet. There are qu...

9. Vanderbilt SICU

   makebetterhappen replied to Imagine720's topic in Tennessee

   oh man! Well all my phalanges will be crossed for you. Thank you for your best wishes!

10. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Winter 2016

    makebetterhappen replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Tennessee

    I worked in Chicago last summer- very cool! Congrats on your position- I accepted an offer in surgical ICU and I am still high in the heavens trying to thank our Lord for the opportunity. I am from Detroit, but I go to a university in northern Michig...

11. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Winter 2016

    makebetterhappen replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Tennessee

    ICU is going to be the bomb.com! Random question, do you know the color of the critical care nurse scrubs? I am having trouble locating info about our future uniforms!

12. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Winter 2016

    makebetterhappen replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Tennessee

    Yay! The process is the most helpful and smoothest of all that I applied to. The nurse recruiter is a gem and was always open for any questions. I've read other threads where people post paragraphs of their accomplishments in response to this questio...

13. Vanderbilt SICU

    makebetterhappen replied to Imagine720's topic in Tennessee

    Hi! Did you end up getting the job in SICU? I just received an offer and I'm thrilled to start.

14. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Winter 2016

    makebetterhappen replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Tennessee

    Happy, excited, and grateful to share surgical ICU is in my future! I can't wait for this challenging new adventure (especially meeting all of you!)

15. Emory New Nurse Grad Residency Program March 2016

    makebetterhappen replied to gonna_be_a_nurse's topic in General Students

    I also haven't been receiving a lot of help from the talent requisition team so I'm writing this for the future nursing grads interested in pursuing EMORY that will read this later down the line: (1) plan to attend the interview on-site as they do no...