Hi guys, I'm currently finishing up my BSN program and I plan on going into postpartum nursing. Eventually I'd like to become an NP, and I'd like to find a specialty close to postpartum. I read about Perinatal NP but I'm not sure if this is really a ...
Hi everyone! I have a year and a half left of my BSN program and am highly interested in jumping straight into an MSN program after I graduate to ultimately become a primary care PNP. I am having trouble searching for programs to apply into since mo...
futurenurse1620 replied to futurenurse1620's topic in NP Students
Sorry for so many questions but I have one more! According to the ANA, CNMs "Provide primary care to women, including gynecological exams, family planning advice, contraceptives" in addition to L&D/neonate care. Working at a birthing center, do y...
futurenurse1620 replied to futurenurse1620's topic in NP Students
Hi there! Can you give me some more information about working at a birth center? While I was initially set on a hospital, I'm realizing that a birthing center may be perfect for me as I am also interested in the neonatal care aspect that you've descr...
futurenurse1620 replied to futurenurse1620's topic in CNM
Thank you for your reply! First let me clarify that I am more interested in a hospital setting. May i ask about your work as an NNP? What i understood from your post is that the pediatrician is who works with the new baby after birth. does that mean ...
futurenurse1620 replied to futurenurse1620's topic in CNM
Thank you for your reply, that was exactly what i was hoping for. I'm glad this scheduling option is available in large hospitals as this would be my ideal location :)
Hi everyone! I was hoping someone would be able to inform me about the different schedule options a CNM could have. For example, I know some jobs require a lot of time on call, but which locations may offer a more concrete schedule for those who cann...
Hi everyone! I know this question is very broad but I'm currently looking into which AP I'd like to pursue. I really like babies and young children but there's something that really draws me to L&D that I feel like I would miss out on unless I we...
Hi, I am very interested in becoming a CNM as I love the idea of providing care during the entire labor process. My question is, how much direct care with the newborns do CNMs get? I love the idea of working with babies but feel like I would miss the...
Hi everyone, I'm halfway through my 2nd year of nursing school (BSN program) and have found that I am very interested in specializing in L&D. I KNOW this is a very tough unit to get hired into as a new grad, but I'd like to know what things I can...