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  1. Uniform/Supply stores in Metro area

    Frederick Uniforms http://www.frederickuniforms.com There is a location in Wintergreen Plaza, Rockville Pike, and in Frederick at Rt. 15 and Motter Ave. They carry normal brands but also have their...
  2. JHH 8 hour shift??

    I heard from a reliable source that JHH is changing over to all 8 hour shifts (5 days/wk). This is based on a study that said that most critical errors happen in the last 4 hours of a 12 hour shift....
  3. UMMC uniform guidelines?

    I also would like to know if UMMC has any specific scrubs colors or if any scrubs are fair game. Are any units different like the
  4. I was a former teacher - 5 years in MoCo. I am now days away from graduating. It IS doable. If you are looking for online programs, check out Regis U (www.regisuniversityonline.org). They were at a...
  5. Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, MD

    FMH - 269 beds. New grad hourly rate: $24.75. Sign on bonus paid for all units except OR and ICU $3600. Differentials: (I think) 25% weekend night, 20% night, 15% weekend, 10% 3-11pm shift....
  6. How many are left?

    RN program: We began with 30 somthing and are down to 21. This is due to a couple who changed their mind, but mainly course
  7. I was told that most nursing programs in MD (at least cc level) will qualify you for CNA application after you have successfully completed your Nursing Fundementals course. Check with the head of the...
  8. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    Washington Hospital Center in DC is starting at
  9. Rn New Grad Salary

    Hanover Hospital in PA (just over the line) pays $24.00 with a $2.40 diff for shifts 3p-7a or paying if you work 2 hours into that time frame. They riemburse for tuition $4000/yr, $10,000 loan...
  10. Rn New Grad Salary

    Also consider the monthly cost for parking. At UM hospital, they will deduct it pre-tax, but it is still less money. At Frederick, Shady Grove, Suburban parking is
  11. Evening/Weekend RN programs

    Frederick Community College has an E/W program. Classes are on Wed. nights from 5-9ish and clinicals are Sat and Sun. There are a few times during the course of the program that you will have to go...
  12. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    frederick memorial hosp, frederick, maryland: $24.75 for new grad (just raised). 3600 'commitment bonus' for 2 yrs. 20% diff for weekend nights, 15% for weekend, 10% nights, 5% evening
  13. Resume Help

    I agree with the previous post. Further, there is no standard rule that you have to even include your GPA. If an employer is truly interested and it is relevant to them, they can request you submit...
  14. Howard CC Nursing Program Feedback

    Yes, typically you have the same pt for the 2 days. It is good for continuity of care. However, many times, the pt is discharged. Then, you are required to do a 2nd care plan. It can get old....
  15. Howard CC Nursing Program Feedback

    Friday Assingment pickup: It depends on the clinical instructor. They go to the hosp when they can and look at the patient census before making assingments. They pick the "good" pts or best pts for...
  16. Howard CC Nursing Program Feedback

    I can not speak to the clinical experience/typical day for HCC, however, at FCC in the evening weekend program we meet one night a week (Wed) from 5-9 or 9:30. Then, on Fridays (the day before...
  17. Taber's or Mosby's

    Forget them both! Save your money. Use the NIH online Medical dictionary (available as the first link under a Google search for Medical dictionary)....
  18. Howard CC Nursing Program Feedback

    I would say it is pretty competitive. As of 2007 they had a wait list. I do not know if they currently have one, however, I am not sure what would have changed to increase enrollment or decrease...
  19. Where to live?

    There are some brand new apts going up in Wheaton - historically not a great area, however, it is changing. One of those even has an elevator directly down to the metro. A studio is 1350ish. Thats...
  20. Howard CC Nursing Program Feedback

    If you want to go straight through with pre reqs and into the nursing classes, then go for HCC. The hospital is right next door (a big plus). However, if you are transfering credits in... be...
  21. Nursing School Help!

    i would suggest looking at the nclex-rn pass rates published by the md state board of nursing. the link for 2007 pass rates:...
  22. Tb

    I would like to know the answer to those two questions also! I believe there is a lot of misinformation about
  23. Tb

    I had a pos ppd at 10 mm and a negative cxr. I was treated c/ 7mo of INH. The following year, I again had a ppd only this time, it had NO reaction! I wish I had demanded a repeat test before...
  24. I was a teacher - Photography and Child Development. As one person said, "Out of the frying pan and into the fire". I will graduate in
  25. Anyone know where I can get soft scrubs?

    Try the Grey's Anatomy line of scrubs. They are a really soft brushed cotton. You can find them at Scrubs and Beyond: