Vanderbilt Nurse Residency winter 2011 cohort

[DuluthMike]

Figured I'd start a thread for those of us applying to the Vandy nurse residency program for 2011 to share thoughts, feelings, questions and to network with eachother a bit.

I'm Duluth! I'm a new grad with a previous degree in Biology. I'm applying for the Adult Critical Care track, with hopes of matching to Trauma or Emergency Services.

[JWPRN]

I'm waitlisted for adult critical care....still hoping...

[newnurse3]

I was accepted into the adult critical care track! So excited! Can't wait to meet everyone

[BamBam87316]

I was accepted into the adult critical care track too! I am soo excited!! Just can't believe it! I am looking forward to meeting everyone!!

[newnurse3]

Bam Bam..I know it is early but have you started looking for places to live? Do you know what areas are best? I have read a few other posts but was wondering if you had any suggestions?

So exciting!!!!!

[BamBam87316]

Newnurse...I am not too sure. I have been looking around some but I will def start looking more now. I have heard that east Nashville has more crime than others areas. It seems like west Nashville is the nicest but also more expensive. Are you looking to live in the city?

[newnurse3]

[newnurse3]

I have a friend who lives in West nashville and says the same, much safer but a bit pricey. Its closest to vanderbilt.

Are you accepting the offer??!

I have an interview at Georgetown next week. I am a little worried about the pay scale at Vanderbilt but from what I have heard the residency is top notch. Also, for me, I know I did not go into nursing for what I will/won't get paid.

What are your thoughts?

[BamBam87316]

I am def accepting the offer. Even though the pay isn't as high as other hospitals, the experience is worth it. They have great benefits and they really seem to invest a lot and care about their employees. And their shift differentials are a lot more than other hospitals. I just think that overall Vanderbilt is the best place that someone could start their career at. Not to mention Nashville is such a fun town!

[newnurse3]

My heart is telling me the same thing! I was so impressed with the entire application/interview process. It was so very professional!

Should be a great new adventure for us all.

Let me know if you hear of any places you recommend looking into moving..:)

[nurseman78, BSN, RN, NP]

Got my acceptance letter into adult critical care, and I'm taking it! Can't wait to start my career and move out to the south. It's a long ways from here (from Utah), but it's gonna' be terrific.

Yeah, keep me in the loop about good places to live. I got an "Apartment Finder" guide while I was there. I figured the low prices of East Nashville had a catch. I'll shoot for the west. Any other places that are good?

[BamBam87316]

I will let you know if I find anywhere really good to live. Keep me updated if you find anything too!! I kinda would rather rent a house than an apartment but I'm not sure if that is possible close to vandy.

[redhead_NURSE98!, ADN, BSN]

Turned down for adult medical. Now I wish I'd applied to ANY other residency program, lol. I am not worried about getting an RN job, but the prospect of being unemployed and having to wait until I get a license (probably 8 weeks after graduation at least) is daunting and will put more stress on my husband. Plus I really liked Vanderbilt and Nashville! Oh well.