Hospitals in MD

KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN · Jul 20, 2009

Have you looked at Anne Arundel Medical Center(in Annapolis) or Baltimore Washington Medical Center(in Glen Burnie)? They are both close to where you live.

runmommy1 · Jul 20, 2009

They both have waiting lists for the new grad program, but thanks so much for the info:nuke:

chare · Jul 20, 2009

maryland hospitals

washington dc hospitals

delaware hospitals

hope this information is helpful. :specs:

runmommy1 · Jul 20, 2009

Thank You so much!!

Jules A, MSN · Jul 20, 2009

They both have waiting lists for the new grad program, but thanks so much for the info:nuke:

Is that your only option at either of those facilities? Have you tried applying for open positions without the new grad thing? What area are you interested in? Good luck!

runmommy1 · Jul 21, 2009

The HR staff puts your application on hold if you are a new grad and you apply for a position that requires experience.....I tried! I am interested in L&D or postpartum. It has been my dream for so long it is hard to think of committing a year to any other area! I know it is a hard field to get into, but I am going to give it my all!

Jules A, MSN · Jul 21, 2009

I graduated last year and some of my fellow classmates went L&D and even a couple in NICU. Things are tighter this year unfortunately but if this is what you want I'd definitely keep pounding the pavement until you find a facility willing to give you a chance. Sometimes getting past HR is the key. There are tons of hospitals within an hour of your location. Good luck.

mscooljo · Aug 8, 2009

Up to a year or so ago you could come right out of school and go into a specialty. Now, under the economic conditions, you are most likely going to have to do the med/surg year before getting into a special unit. For a long while the units were desparate and would train a new grad-not any more-too much experience out there looking for a job too. Nothing wrong with that year though, it really gives you a basis to learn your specialty. It gives a new nurse a lot of confidence too - your assessment skills become sharp, and don't forget, no matter where you work in any facility-you need to know when there are subtle changes and signs in someone's condition. That year really gives you a chance to learn the important basics...good luck and enjoy the journey! You have the rest of your life ahead of you!

chaxanmom · Aug 12, 2009

Hopkins still hires new grads in specialty units. Right now there are long wait lists though so you'll still need to find another job to keep your skills up while you wait.

CASTLEGATES · Aug 27, 2009

I'd definitely knock out a year of floor experience then move on. It rounds you out perfectly and what you think may be great may limit you to a job that wasn't what you thought.

You're definitely more desirable if you've got that year under your belt. Take the job and make it clear your plans and ask them to help you....also interview with the manager at the unit you intend to move to after your year and visit the unit off and on just to keep your face fresh in the manager's eyes. When the time comes, tell the mgr, HR and everyone it's time to go for it and apply for the position. Telling them this was your plan will bring you more respect and likely an opportunity...showing you can wait a year in the trenches while learning to juggle chaos since everyone needs that skill for at least a year.

runmommy1 · Sep 9, 2009

I FINALLY have a job!!!! Thanks for all the support and good luck to those new grads still looking! Just keep trying!