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 pr...

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 awa...

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 s...

:balloons: As my third semester gets closer and closer I'm getting so excited!!! Wow!!! I will be a RN soon!!! I'm so happy and excited. I start school on September 5 and I can't wait. I love Nursing School!!! Has anyone started writing their name wi...

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 m...

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!

I'm still in Nursing School but from what I've heard some nurses help when the tech needs assistance or when they have a second to help. It's part of the tech's job description but there also has to be teamwork too.

Where do you work in Baltimore City? I'm graduating in May of 2007!:balloons:

I'm a second semester nursing student and we just covered diabetes. It is very important that your dad do fingersticks at home. That way he will know what his baseline is and when he's getting into trouble. I think he should check it at least twice a...

I will be starting Med-Surge 1 in the spring and am wondering if anyone can tell me what to expect. I heard that it is a faster pace than Fundamentals and that more is expected of me. What does that exactly mean?

Thank you so much for all of the good advice. I'm printing it out to keep with me!!!

I have to register for classes for next semester at 6am and am not sure if I should take Med-Surge 1 before Mental Health. The way the semester is set up, it's seven weeks of one class then Spring Break then seven weeks of the other class. Can you gu...

Thanks for all the great advice!!! I decided to take Med-Surge 1 first.

At the CC I attend we had two days of orientation. We didn't get our books that day but we ordered our uniforms and stethoscopes. Most of us have littmann's( classic and master classics). They should have told you about orientation with your acceptan...

Wow. I'm in my first semester of nursing school and this story really scares me. It's hard to be a patient advocate when you're hands are tied. So, what will happen to the intern? Will she be allowed to get a way with that? Thanks for sharing your st...