debbren

debbren

L&D , NICU

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About debbren

debbren specializes in L&D , NICU.


Retired from nursing over 10 years ago, and thinking of getting back into it!

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  1. Am I too old to become a CNM

    hi there, wow, so great reading your question as it could have been me writing the very same one! i am just 52, in great shape, athletic, will watch my youngest graduate from college this weekend, and just sent off for a admission packet from fronti...
  2. Hello again, It is so hard to believe in these days of dire nursing shortages (which I have seen first hand with my mother in the hospital!), that great nurses like you...with years of experience , are finding it difficult to get a job anywhere. ...
  3. Hi there, I too have been sidelined for over 10 years, and just got my RN back....why I ever allowed it to lapse...anyway would love to hear what you are doing with your licence now! All the best...
  4. Lost Midwife

    Hello, I too can feel your frustration! I am living in HK and want to get a post masters degree in Midwifery (Neonatal NP for 8 years) So I am starting the same hunt...only my issue is doing distance learning..then convincing my husband I will be l...
  5. Stony Brook vs Downstate MSN Midwifery

    Hello again, just waiting to hear from NYS regarding my licences. Then I can proceed with future education plans. I too worked full time with 2 kids when I was getting my MSN. Took me 18 months, we are highly motivated students aren't we!! Severa...
  6. Hi Shery, I am reading Med-Surg Demystified at the moment. I also have downloaded at least 100 podcasts on my itouch and listen to lectures everyday when I exercise and when I can't sleep. Sometimes up to 4 hours a day! I really am amazed how it c...
  7. The Frontier School Of Midwifery and Family Nursing

    Great, I actually recieved a nice note from Frontier, so I think I will just plan to contact them directly and have them fill me in on my situation and needs. So appreciate your time...thanks
  8. The Frontier School Of Midwifery and Family Nursing

    I am wondering about how long is your class work going to take you? Also, I already have a MSN, so do you know how that changes the total time spent with class work? And how did you do finding a preceptor? Thanks!
  9. Wow, good for you...I am so excited to get going I will tell you. I have downloaded some review books on my new Kindle (small, and portable) and I am waiting to hear what NY says. I am pretty sure I will have to retest. But like you, it is really ...
  10. International Nursing Jobs?

    Hi there, I am currently a Hong Kong resident (past 5 yrs) (USA Passport )and thinking about working here. I have a BSN and MSN and was a NNP. I would love to know where your friend works. I am pretty sure I will have to sit for their exam here, b...
  11. Getting back into NP practice

    I was able to find the web site thanks. Not sure that this is what I need for Neonatal NP. I will check further...thanks.
  12. Stony Brook vs Downstate MSN Midwifery

    Hello there, I have been following this thread with interest. I will have to do a distance program. I am looking at Frontier and Stoney Brook. I was wondering, about how long did you precept for, and about how long would you think I could accompli...
  13. Getting back into NP practice

    I will check out the CD's, are they easy to find on Google? Thanks...
  14. Getting back into NP practice

    Hi there, here is just one of the many. Go to ITunes, Science and Medicine-click on that, then below you will see another group open up. It says Medicine. If you click on that and search you can find so many great lectures..but below is the link t...
  15. Getting back into NP practice

    Hello, I too live overseas (Hong Kong) and I am also trying to get back into my field. I was a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. I have moved 4 times since I was last licenced in a state...so unfortunatly I am doing all the paper work now. My problem i...