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Yes, it is possible, I am a new grad starting in Gyn/OB at Hopkins this summer. I never thought in a 1000 years I would wind up even liking L&D but I was hooked after my first clinical rotation and knew after finishing my practicum in L&D at a community hospital here in Baltimore. Just be sure to rock you clinical rotation, basically it was like a 5 week job interview for me because that was a huge factor in networking for a job. Also the hospital where I work is kind of an exception to the standard rules when hiring new grads in L&D because they require you to work as a tech (in postpartum and as the scrub tech in the OR) in L&D for six months before you can start as a nurse. That turned a lot of my classmates off from applying to Hopkins but I feel that the skills I learned will help me step in and succeed on the unit way faster than starting with no experience since L&D has a really steep learning curve.

Current nursing student here with his 2 cents: Frankly, I really don't care about orientation at all (in either of the genders/sexes). I prefer to let ones deeds, empathy, and all the other amazing attributes one possess to define them as a person. In our class of 160 or so there are 15 men and I know a couple of them are gay and frankly I could care less about this fact. The way I look at it is we are all 'Men in Nursing' and we all have to support one another to show that men can be amazing nurses!

Hello, I am a current Accelerated BSN student here at Hopkins and may be able to help a little. Just to give you a heads up, we learned in orientation this week that there is no on campus parking in the garages surrounding the hospital (which goes for somewhere in the $120- $160/month range). There is 'satellite' lot parking available for $70/month which is about 1-2 miles from the hospital and you ride a shuttle to the campus. There is very, very limited street parking but then you have to run the risk of vandalism, etc... However, if you are working nights or weekends you can park in the garages for free! Onto your question, you mentioned a couple of areas: Fells, Canton, and Fed Hill. Now these are all my opinions... Fells: Older area, still going through gentrification but would be my ideal spot to live. There are tons of row houses and the bar/weekend scene has many, many options with a tendency toward a more chill, mixed crowd. There is a pretty good farmers market on Saturdays in the warmer months. A lot of street parking because the older homes don't have garages and depending on how close you live to Broadway you can catch the CCC green line for free which stops right in front of 'the dome' (the old hospital). Has both 'good' and 'bad' areas so its essential to get the right location. The closer you are to Butcher's or Washington Hills means closer to the hospital and much more walkable if you choose to do so. Canton: Way more newer than Fells and much more upscale IMHO. More $$$ too versus Fells. There are a lot more chain type restaurants and places here too, but it borders right on Fells so it is easy to get to and from both areas. A lot more newer construction and that is why the prices are a little higher. Very little in the way of public transportation in Canton to the hospital, basically the MTA buses. Also probably a tad safer overall than Fells which can be a tad sketchy unless you are right on the water front where there are lots of tourists. Canton is probably the most 'yuppy' of the areas but has a pretty good nightlife with tons of bars around Canton Square (along with possible Michael phelps sightings since he lives in the area). Fed Hill: I am least familiar with this area but from what I've heard its the most "brah-y" (aka fratty) area of Baltimore, lol. Lots of bars and restaurants too but is the furthest from the hospital. You can always buy a monthly metro pass and take the subway into the hospital but you would need to take the CCC purple line to Charles station first. Also consider Mt. Vernon too. It is a lot more hipster than the other three areas and has an amazing art scene. In addition, you get the mix of old and new construction that is going on. There is the CCC purple line you can take to the Metro which has a stop in the basement of the hospital and is very convenient especially when it is cold outside. Also there is the JHU shuttles which are free for the staff to/from the hospital all the way up to Charles Village via Charles St. FYI I live in the 'student housing' right up the street from the hospital so I usually walk to class and the hospital whenever I need. It has some drawbacks but the proximity kinda clears the table here. Good luck with your search and new job. I don't have access to messaging since my account was deleted due to inactivity but pm if you want and I can give you my email if you have any other questions about the hospital or Baltimore. Happy New Year!