Vanderbilt Nurse Residency 2015

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The application for the Vanderbilt nurse residency for February 2015 will open in August. Who all is applying? Does anyone have advice for those of us who will be applying?

I got waitlisted for Peds Ed :unsure:

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Waitlisted for NICU

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Waitlisted for Adult ED

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I told Vandy no. It was a tough decision, but the pay is just too low. They aren't even paying $21 an hour. Ouch. I'll be making $25.50-29.50 an hour where I'm at. I can't walk away from that. :D

Yes, the pay is a bit lower than some other hospitals. I just have to believe it's because we are also receiving all the extra benefit of a residency program which adds to our compensation. Either way I'm glad your happy with your decision. :cat:

I'm ready for some exciting new experiences in Nashville!

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Yes, the pay is a bit lower than some other hospitals. I just have to believe it's because we are also receiving all the extra benefit of a residency program which adds to our compensation. Either way I'm glad your happy with your decision. :cat:

I'm ready for some exciting new experiences in Nashville!

I'm in a year-long residency, and that's the pay. I think Vandy's low-balling because of the name Vandy, not because of a residency program. Anyhow, enjoy Nashville! I'm sure it'll be fun.

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I mean our pay is on par with Birmingham, Chattanooga, and I think pretty even still within Nashville. Some of these other hospitals only have like $1 shift diffs too. ATL is around $22 I think and in Montgomery, AL they actually pay $18 so that's awful. It's all just about cost of living, which looking at apt prices I do feel like we should get a little more, but oh well.

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FYI - I emailed to ask about differential pay and this was the response. In addition to the rate liste:The weekend differential is $6.00 per hour. From 7p-11p is $3.00 per hour; and 11p-7a is $3.50 per hour.

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Sweet!! That's awesome!

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I have decided to say no to Vanderbilt as i was offered a PICU position at my dream hospital in California. It was a tough and bittersweet decision as I know Vanderbilt is incredible as are all of you. It's been so encouraging to see you all encouraging one another and I know you'll be a great cohort of new grads!!! God bless all of you!!

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Hi BeksRN14,

I am a BSN student currently in TN and am going to be applying to Vandy most likely when I complete my education. My husband and I just moved here this year from CA. I am probably going to apply to some RN residencies in CA as well. Do you have any tips as far standing out and what the job market is like there?

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Thank you for taking the time to respond. That is good advice! It helps to take the pressure off a little and remind me to just learn all I can for now. Congrats and enjoy your new job in the NICU.

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Just offered a NICU position!!! See you all the 23rd of February!

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