byrd262 BSN, RN

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1. Live the dream or Crush the dream

   byrd262 replied to alltheway2013's topic in CNM

   I personally know 2 midwives in Houston who work in a hospital. UT is always hiring, they usually have a table at the annual ACNM meetings where they recruit.

2. Doula Certification/Wanting to be a Midwife

   byrd262 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in CNM

   I think your biggest hurdle is your GPA. That SHOULD be your focus now. It's not reasonable to bank on getting a 3.8, no one can guarantee that--life happens and some classes are going to be challenging no matter what your major is. You should consi...

3. CNM Job Prospects/Research

   byrd262 replied to katyq82's topic in CNM

   There are jobs, but it really depends if you are limited to a certain area. Clearly, if you are willing to relocate, you have more options. If you are searching for jobs on Monster or CareerBuilder, then you are not getting a representation of what i...

4. Frontier or PhillyU

   byrd262 replied to mamagui's topic in CNM

   Phila U seems like a strong program from what I know of the curriculum. But, I have heard of students having set backs with their progression through the program. A good question to ask faculty would be about their retention rate (after the start of ...

5. Frontier or PhillyU

   byrd262 replied to mamagui's topic in CNM

   I know a handful of Phila U students-- based on what I have heard, I do NOT recommend PhilaU. I've heard great things about Frontier, but don't know anyone personally. With both programs though, you have to find your own clinical sites. If the site e...

6. Question from a NICU nurse about WHNP

   byrd262 replied to babyNP.'s topic in CNM

   I agree that it really depends on where you are located. But I have noticed a lot more "office only" CNM positions lately (nationally). There are practices that are following patient demand for midwifery care. So, they are hiring CNMs. This also make...

7. Transitioning from WHNP to CNM?

   byrd262 replied to kangaroo2's topic in CNM

   It makes sense if the job you are going after is only looking for a WHNP for whatever reason (i.e. politics, malpractice insurance). This matters more in large institutions where the "job description" rules. If the requirement is WHNP, then a CNM-onl...

8. CNM Path after non-nursing Bachelors and JD

   byrd262 replied to branflax's topic in CNM

   Do an accelerated BSN then a MSN in Nurse-Midwifery.

9. CNM recommended GPA

   byrd262 replied to nursingmama1's topic in CNM

   3.47 is a solid and competitive GPA. I wouldn't worry about it. Just make sure the rest of the application is strong especially your essays.

10. L & D experience and CNM -- opinions!

    byrd262 replied to thisisnicoleRN's topic in CNM

    You don't need L&D experience unless your program requires it. L&D experience does help but it's not essential. Any nursing experience will help but any inpatient experience is best. More importantly, you only have to work 3- 12 hour shifts a...

11. Aspiring CNM Pre-Nursing Student: BSN route or non-nursing degree to MN/CNM route?

    byrd262 replied to loverofall's topic in CNM

    Less difficult + Less time consuming = BSN + MSN - ANY other route will take longer, cost more money and/or will limit where you can practice. - You don't have to have nursing experience to get into a MSN program. It depends on the school.

12. Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM) Mentors Needed!

    byrd262 replied to tikerraney's topic in CNM

    Queenanneslace listed great resources. I fully agree with infiltrating your local or beyond birthing community. It's a small community no matter where live. Go to a CNM conference (in DC next year) or a state affiliate meeting. The ACNM website has a...

13. What's the L&D visiting policy at your hospital?

    byrd262 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work as a L&D nurse at a facility that delivers about 4,000 babies a year. As you can imagine, we have a very active unit with a strict visiting policy that causes tension time to time. All hospital visitors have to check in at the front securi...

14. New Grads - Share your success at getting your 1st Job

    byrd262 replied to joifulgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated in May, a month later passed boards, returned to home state, asked a family friend who worked on postpartum unit for 30+ years to help me out. She solicited for me with my resume and business card starting with L&D nurse manager up to a...

15. How do I obtain a PA nursing license?

    byrd262 replied to NurseStuckinOhio's topic in Pennsylvania

    It only took me 2 weeks after mailing my application to receive my PA license in the mail. I applied by endorsement from the state of Maryland. It was the easiest application process. No fingerprints, no background check, no notarizing, no picture! I...