LaurieEllen1973

LaurieEllen1973 specializes in critical care, end-of-life, OR.

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1. OMG Say it correctly!

   LaurieEllen1973 replied to seanynjboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Parenteral. People will say "parental." A parental injection! No, don't think

2. Young new grad relocating to Baltimore

   LaurieEllen1973 replied to all517's topic in Maryland Nursing

   If I was in your shoes, I would say Fells Point all the way. You can find a more diverse, edgy, vibrant neighborhood. To me, the suburbs equate to long commute, parking issue at work, lack of...

3. New CNA moving to Baltimore from Minnesota

   LaurieEllen1973 replied to secquoria's topic in Maryland Nursing

   Since you are still in school, why not decide on your school first. There are so many hospitals here, and almost all accessible by public transport (at the very least bus). But there are less...

4. Help! Moving to Baltimore - Any suggestions on where to live?

   LaurieEllen1973 replied to jclemieu's topic in Maryland Nursing

   Not sure if you've found something yet, but Baltimore has lots of walkable neighborhoods surrounding the harbor. You should look into Fells Point, Canton, and Federal Hill for starters. Locust Point...

5. stay or leave med surg?

   LaurieEllen1973 replied to mandajoy18's topic in Nursing Career

   It sounds like you answered your own question. Congrats on finding exactly what you

6. Paramedic vs Nurse! Decisions!

   LaurieEllen1973 replied to ConureDelSol's topic in Nursing Career

   You know what, Dial911? You have given a lot of yourself to this world. It is hard to hear you beat yourself up. Obviously you found your niche. Stick to

7. Should I call? Or inappropriate?

   LaurieEllen1973 replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

   You can't go wrong mailing a cover letter and resume, but directly calling is a gamble, and could go either way. Write a real good letter and emphasize your strong points that suit you to that exact...

8. CCBC Spring 2011

   LaurieEllen1973 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Maryland Nursing

   Does anyone know if we are getting fed

9. CCBC Spring 2011

   LaurieEllen1973 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Maryland Nursing

   Congrats Jess! I was really sweatin' for you. Dang, you had to wait a long time. You really need to celebrate extra. I'm sure that was torture. And I will see you at

10. CCBC Spring 2011

    LaurieEllen1973 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I was just told that we can hand-in paperwork at Orientation on the 15th. I personally can't wait for that

11. CCBC Spring 2011

    LaurieEllen1973 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Maryland Nursing

    American Red Cross of Central Maryland Rachel: Above is the link to the Red Cross. I hope it works. Click on Class Info, and follow the links to the class schedules for "CPR for the Professional...

12. CCBC Spring 2011

    LaurieEllen1973 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I went to LabCorp on York Road for the drug test. They didn't charge me a dime. They didn't ask for my insurance card either. I have no idea why that is. I used the LabCorp form that was enclosed...

13. CCBC Spring 2011

    LaurieEllen1973 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Maryland Nursing

    CPR: In case it would help anyone, I found a CPR course at the Red Cross in Baltimore that IS acceptable to the nursing dept. I know because I just called to check. It is 8 hours long - you can do...

14. CCBC Spring 2011

    LaurieEllen1973 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I too am very curious about the spring schedule. Plus I want to know if we still get Spring break. I guess we will learn a lot on the 15th. I signed up for the dosage class, but the background...

15. CCBC Spring 2011

    LaurieEllen1973 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Rachel: yes we are in lab together Wednesdays. I sit with Sheila. Sheila and I are the same age. BTW I just registered for the dosage class on