Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Winter 2016

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Today's the day - applications are open! I've been looking forward to applying for this program since before I was in nursing school - I can't believe it's finally time to apply, and almost time to graduate! Join me as we go through the nail-biting process of trying to get hired by VUMC!

Who currently lives in Nashville? Any helpful tips on moving? good/avoidable areas?

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Who currently lives in Nashville? Any helpful tips on moving? good/avoidable areas?

North Nashville is the ghetto and South nashville is super expensive. You wanna go East or West a few miles.

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I know! I am beyond excited and grateful for the opportunity. I wondered the same thing about scrubs, but I don't know. When I was interviewed, the people in scrubs had patterned scrubs and green? I don't know. I'm sure there will be more info given soon.

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)."

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I interviewed for women's health, but was waitlisted and offered a spot in adult acute med instead. I am really bummed that I didn't get a spot in women's health, that is my whole heart and the reason I went to nursing school. BUT I accepted the offer for acute med--it seemed too risky not to! I know it is still an amazing opportunity, just to get my foot in the door at Vanderbilt, so I am trying to focus on that. This is going to be such an adventure and I am so excited! What a blessing, and I cannot wait for February.

I still haven't gotten any emails about background checks and tax forms or whatever. Anyone else is this boat? It's only been a week, but I'm so nervous I'm going to get jinxed on this or something!

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!

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Oh, also. I graduated in May and I'm already licensed in Ohio. Currently working on the application to get endorsed for Tennessee....I feel like I'm applying to take the NCLEX all over again! So much paperwork. Is anyone else doing this?

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OH wow. Freedom to choose color? Who knew?!

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)."
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I accepted my offer on November 9, and I just got my email for a background check today. Don't sweat yet

I interviewed for women's health, but was waitlisted and offered a spot in adult acute med instead. I am really bummed that I didn't get a spot in women's health, that is my whole heart and the reason I went to nursing school. BUT I accepted the offer for acute med--it seemed too risky not to! I know it is still an amazing opportunity, just to get my foot in the door at Vanderbilt, so I am trying to focus on that. This is going to be such an adventure and I am so excited! What a blessing, and I cannot wait for February.

I still haven't gotten any emails about background checks and tax forms or whatever. Anyone else is this boat? It's only been a week, but I'm so nervous I'm going to get jinxed on this or something!

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!

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I accepted my offer on November 9, and I just got my email for a background check today. Don't sweat yet

Okay, thanks!

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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! I totally agree with your statement, "This is going to be such an adventure and I am so excited! What a blessing, and I cannot wait for February." Congrats on acceptance into the residency and your decision. Thank you again for your calm demeanor and kind wishes- crossing my phalanges for our Psych nurse friend. Please email me if you have any questions about all the paperwork or want to connect: "Midwest is the best!"

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Are those of you are currently living in a compact state taking the NCLEX for your current state or for TN? I want to start the paperwork process and Im just not really sure if it matters?

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Hello. I am interested in the Summer 2016 Residency program. Particularly in the NICU or Pediatrics. Any advice on the application process? Also, did anybody from Florida apply?

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Are those of you are currently living in a compact state taking the NCLEX for your current state or for TN? I want to start the paperwork process and Im just not really sure if it matters?

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-compact.htm

Licensure information:

  • Tennessee is a compact license state.
  • If you do not live in a compact state and plan to accept a job in Tennessee, apply to take the TN NCLEX. (the TN NCLEX can be taken in your own state)
  • This will speed up the process of obtaining your license and also save money when applying for endorsement.
  • Even if you live in a compact state you might want to take the TN NCLEX for licensure. (It makes the process easier.)

·https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm"

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