summersunset

summersunset has 3 years experience.

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1. CPM to CNM

   summersunset replied to SwtRainbowbrite's topic in CNM

   I am a CPM just starting my ASN to CNM this fall. I am extremely grateful for my CPM training. One thing I can say about those who go straight through CNM is that they seriously lack experience and confidence. I have worked with new grads and those n...

2. CPM to CNM

   summersunset replied to SwtRainbowbrite's topic in CNM

   The CM credential will never be recognized across the country. The ACNM is not invested in developing or promoting it. They just use it as an argument against recognition of CPMs. "See, we have a credential for those who don't go to nursing school! W...

3. The elephant in the room - relationships between CNM and L&D nurses

   summersunset replied to epiphany's topic in CNM

   I work with a group of 3 very popular CNMs run a birthing center and have hospital privs. They are no longer taking hospital birth clients and only using the hospital for transfers because the staff treats them like cr#p. (The aforementioned eye ro...

4. WHCNP vs CNM

   summersunset replied to futureTMA's topic in CNM

   I would like to know as well. Because if not, that credential has absolutely no advantage over any other. Why would you want to go to school for two years to only be able to do gyno?

5. WHCNP vs CNM

   summersunset replied to futureTMA's topic in CNM

   San Diego State University as well....2 years.

6. Are there DNP specialties?

   summersunset posted a topic in Doctoral

   I was wondering if the DNP has specialties. If I become a CNM, then get my DNP, would I then be able to practice only in midwifery or do you then become a NP? I don't see any delineation for WH-DNP, FP-DNP, etc. All I see is DNP programs without s...

7. Accepted to OHSU??

   summersunset replied to OntheHorizon's topic in General Students

   Congratulations you all! I hope to apply within the next two years. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share their stats. i.e.. what level of experience you have, GPA and GREs? I don't know if I should focus on getting my GPA up or get...