rayofsunshine

I've just recently transferred to the ED. The experienced nurses said they didn't truly feel comfortable for almost a year. Find one experienced nurse each shift and use them as a resource. You're still going through growth pains. Stay the course.

I would call nurse recruitment.

Try Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore County. They've been hiring new grads. You might have to have a BSN though.

My husband graduated from there and loved it. He wasn't in the Nursing Program but he said all of the instructors are good. I'd consider it if I were you.

Sorry it took so long to reply. New Grads are starting at $25/hr so I'd guess it's a little more than that. Good Luck!

I work at UCMC in Bel Air. I really like it there. Harford Memorial is an older hospital but I hear the staff is very friendly. Either one would make a good choice. Not interested in Christiana?

Has anyone worked in the ER at Franklin Square? If so, what did you think? I'm thinking about applying there.

I graduate in two weeks from Harford. I absolutely love it. The professors are great. They really care about you and want you to succeed. I have had the greatest experience there. I would definately recommend Harford. I know that Essex has a great program but I heard the professors are hard to deal with.

The Abingdon/Bel Air area is pretty nice and somewhat diverse. Abingdon is more diverse than Bel Air. If you're looking at Abingdon make sure to ask what school district you would fall under. Some have to go to Edgewood Schools which I would stay away from. Bel Air schools seem to be a lot better. The best part about this area is that it's pretty close to Baltimore and there are lots of hospitals to choose from. I 've heard great things about Mercy Hospital and Franklin Square. Good luck with your search!

The community college where I live offers the CNA classes. I think it's a series of classes that last about a summer long. You should check with the community colleges in your area. Also, hospitals might offer classes as well.

I have a friend who is working there while she is in nursing school. She loves it. She gets paid pretty well too and she's not even a RN yet. I think she makes around 18-20/hr.

I've heard both good and bad things about GBMC. I guess it all depends on which department you work. I heard the E.R isn't great but a friend is doing an internship in the NICU and loves it.

I live in Maryland and I'm working in as a Nurse Extern. The LPN's at our hospital have the same job description as a tech. They don't give any kind of meds and are responsible for am care, answering call bells, and duties like that. As a extern, I shadow a RN. I'm basically performing all of the duties of a RN. It has been a great experience. I graduate this May and know that I'm going to have much more confidence because of this externship!!!

I'm a nursing student right now and am working as a nursing student tech at a hospital on the night shift. It is very hard. I've only been doing it for three weeks but I never know when I'm coming or going. I know it's great if you have kids but my main question is when do you guys see your spouse? I would hate to come home as he's leaving. That's so sad. At the same time, it would be nice to have either one of us, at all times with our future kids. How do you guys do it?

A friend of mine got her CNA certificate at 18 here in Maryland. She got it from a Technical School but our community college offers the CNA classes too. It's possible the community colleges in your area do too. Good Luck!