UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center - Nursing Students
Welcome to the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC). This site serves as an excellent resource for all levels of nursing students who are utilizing UMMS for school-related clinical experiences.
UM BWMC Opportunities
- Academy of Clinical Essentials (ACE)
- Practicum to Practice (P3) – UMMS offers nursing students a 1:1 senior practicum placement if they interview for and accept their first job as a clinical nurse on the practicum unit prior to the start of the practicum.
- Student Nurse Positions – Details below.
Student Nurse Positions
The student role is a great opportunity that allows a student nurse to work flexible hours while getting her/his degree. It gives hands-on experience caring for patients of all ages and conditions and it’s a great complement to your formal learning. In addition, we have discovered that transition to a nursing role is easier if you have experience as a student nurse.
Structure of the Student Nurse role
- Work two shifts per month as a PCT.
- Any additional shifts worked you are paired with an experienced nurse to care for her/his team of patients only and can assist with nursing care.
- Opportunity to shadow in a different clinical area.
Eligibility
- Current nursing student with at least one completed semester
- Completes a fundamentals class and one clinical shift
- CNS certification
- BLS certification from American Heart Association
To Apply
Nursing Student Clinical Placement
These instructions are for:
- Advanced practice nursing (APN)
- Clinical groups
- Practicum/transition/capstone students (undergraduate or entry-level MSN)
All students must read the System requirements and are expected to adhere to these standards and to the UM BWMC policies and procedures below.
Clinical Forms
Please complete (or have your students complete) all forms below. All students should complete the Universal Onboarding training; contact school for access.
- UM BWMC parking form
- Epic access request form (to begin Fall 2023 semester)
Portfolio Training
The nursing instructor will provide an orientation to Epic on the first day of clinical.
Badging
- The Students’ Nursing Instructor will be notified by email to schedule an appointment with the badging office to pick-up badges for their entire group.
- If you have issues or questions, please DO NOT go to or call the badging office. Contact Toree Griffin, clinical education, at toree.griffin@umm.edu or 410-787-4471.
- There is a $10 charge for each badge (CASH ONLY).
- Return badge (include everything that was given to you with the badge) after rotation to receive a $10 refund. If you are doing more than one rotation back-to-back, keep your badge. Call Toree Griffin and give her your badge number; she will extend your time.
Parking
Parking is free at UM BWMC in the garage located by our Outpatient Care Center.
- Park above Level 4 in the Employee Garage. See upper left of the campus map.
- Note: UM BWMC Security does check for parking violations.
Contact
For questions or more information, please contact Mrs. Toree Griffin at toree.griffin@umm.edu or 410-787-4471.