Out-of-state nurse finding work in La Plata

[scotchtape]

Hello everyone. Many of you have been very helpful in my other thread about moving from California for a job in southern Maryland, and I want to thank you.

I wanted to ask about prospects for my wife: she is just completing an RN program; however, it is an ADN and not a BSN. To anyone who may work, or have knowledge, of Civista Medical Center in La Plata, or other area hospitals, how competitive would you think it is for a new, out-of-state nursing grad to find a job in the area? She has a student RN internship at the regional hospital out here in CA, and would easily have a job there upon graduation, so moving her out to MD would end up being a sacrifice for my potential new job. Eventually, she would probably like to do an RN-to-BSN completion degree and go into psych nursing for eating disorders, but wants to get experience before that (particularly in ICU).

Once again, thanks for any help! We really appreciate it.

 

[G1G4]

She could always try out a few of the nursing homes in the area. If she's willing to make the drive, there's a veterans home in Charlotte Hall and an urgent care facility there as well. The veterans home website is: Homepage - Charlotte Hall Veteran's Home . I'm not sure how out of state nursing certifications work within Maryland, so it will probably take some calling around to get an answer. Good luck.

 

[scotchtape]

She could always try out a few of the nursing homes in the area. If she's willing to make the drive, there's a veterans home in Charlotte Hall and an urgent care facility there as well. The veterans home website is: Homepage - Charlotte Hall Veteran's Home . I'm not sure how out of state nursing certifications work within Maryland, so it will probably take some calling around to get an answer. Good luck.

Thanks for the tips. Are you saying it would be unrealistic to get a hospital nursing job?

My previous question is assuming that she would obtain MD licensure through endorsement. To that end, she will be taking the NCLEX and getting licensed here in CA prior to moving to MD.

 

[G1G4]

Thanks for the tips. Are you saying it would be unrealistic to get a hospital nursing job?

My previous question is assuming that she would obtain MD licensure through endorsement. To that end, she will be taking the NCLEX and getting licensed here in CA prior to moving to MD.

I wouldn't say it's not realistic. Civista has a lot of openings, just throwing more possibilities out there. You can check out their current job openings list here: https://www.healthcaresource.com/cv...9113E83324AEA&jsessionid=d830ae16a294573c4223
If she wouldn't want the hospital environment, or just wanted a change of pace or don't have anything to her liking, the nursing and/or veterans homes (as well as urgent care facilities) usually offer competitive pay.

 

[libertytyranny]

Right now is not as great a market as before for nurses..But there are places that will hire RNs still..though a bsn is the quicker ticket. At the hospitals I worked at ICU positions were more likely to be given to BSN holders. Most of the local advertisments say RN required BSN preferred . By new grad I am thinking you mean never worked on her own before? and would therfore need to find a new grad position..something treated a little different, many have whole programs devoted to new grads. It couldn't hurt to call civista and ask if they have such a program, as I have no experience with them in particular...nursing home jobs are easier to get..and can get that coveted "experience" before moving on to a hospital job. Good luck!

 

[Sydney]

You can always just contact them and ask:

Civista Medical Center | Hospital in Southern Maryland | La Plata, MD | Contact Us

And from what I've heard CSM has a good nursing program, you may want to contact them to see if they maybe able to answer your questions:

CSM - Nursing and Allied Health Technology - Nursing Associate of Science

 

[widget]

There Are Several Hospitals In The Area. She Could Try Southern Maryland Hospital, Calvert Memorial Hospital And There Is One In Fort Washington Md, However I Dont Know The Name. Most States Participate In The "compact License" For Rn's. Basically That Means If You A Licensed In A Compact State Your License Is Good In Other Compact States. She May Have Competition As A New Grad But Tell Her Not To Give Up. Good Luck

 

[onel0126]

Try home health. Chesapeake Potomac Home Health Association is a home health company located in Hughesville owned and run by the 3 hospitals in southern Maryland. Associates or Bachelors doesn't matter--no difference in pay. Link below.

CPHHA - Chesapeake-Potomac Home Health Agency, Inc.

 

[kom526]

If you plan on living In ChuckCo, don't eliminate the possibility of working in hospitals in DC. I'm sure LibertyTyranny could offer which hospitals are teaching hospitals for nurses.

 

[OldHillcrestGuy]

There Are Several Hospitals In The Area. She Could Try Southern Maryland Hospital, Calvert Memorial Hospital And There Is One In Fort Washington Md, However I Dont Know The Name. Most States Participate In The "compact License" For Rn's. Basically That Means If You A Licensed In A Compact State Your License Is Good In Other Compact States. She May Have Competition As A New Grad But Tell Her Not To Give Up. Good Luck

The one in Fort Washington, is called Fort Washington, or as EMS people call it "The Fort". You also have St. Marys.

 

[scotchtape]

Thanks all! These are the kind of tips we need. The home health care thing might be great option if a hospital gig is out of reach, maybe until the economy picks back up. Luckily, she has had an RN student internship for the past 8 months, so maybe that will work in our favor.

 

[jedi2814]

Thanks all! These are the kind of tips we need. The home health care thing might be great option if a hospital gig is out of reach, maybe until the economy picks back up. Luckily, she has had an RN student internship for the past 8 months, so maybe that will work in our favor.

Most home health agencies are not going to hire a new grad - they want experience. I know many of the smaller hospitals will not be having new grad programs again this year, but some of the larger ones will be. Calvert, Civista, St. Mary's are all smaller although I don't know of their specific plans for this coming summer - but just talking to some of the people I know that work at those 3 it does not sound good. Most new grad programs start in May or June and run to 6-12 wks. depending on the hospital and unit you are hired into. Larger hospitals in DC, Baltimore and Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis will have programs and are already taking applicants. Those interviews are often held in April and early May (I sit on the interview committee at Anne Arundel) so you need to get started soon.

Last year was a bad year for new grads - most hospitals were not hiring at all. This year Anne Arundel has opened up some new grad positions - fewer than in past years but we hired none last year. I don't know which units will be taking new grads yet though.

For any hospital in this area you need to be accepted into a new grad program if you have no experience. An internship is not going to count as experience as you are not licensed and therefore not solely responsible. As for ADN vs. BSN - if there is a choice between two otherwise equal candidates the BSN grad will often get the job - but grades and reference letters do count. Also since you are coming from out of state have a detailed description of your nursing and internship programs available - that may help your chances since hospitals here will be unfamiliar with the curriculum at your school and your internship.

Good Luck!

 

[jedi2814]

It also looks like California is not a compact state so you would have to reapply for a MD license when you got here.

 

[scotchtape]

Thanks for the information, Jedi. I will pass it on to my wife.