CNMtobe2012

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1. References Frontier School of Nursing

   CNMtobe2012 replied to StudyShy's topic in CNM

   I am in Class 78. I used my current manager, prior supervisor and a co-worker. Yes they are no longer conducting phone interviews. I is more like an information session and last approximately 15-20mins. Hope this helps. :)

2. Reintroduction

   CNMtobe2012 replied to CNMtobe2012's topic in CNM

   Thanks. I heard the Frontier experience was exceptional. I can't waite for Frontier Bound in June. Good luck and best wishes to you both as finish up.

3. How long did it take you to find a job after graduation?

   CNMtobe2012 replied to Unique87's topic in Maryland

   The economy has changed things tramendously. I graduated in May 2007. I started the interview process at the begining of my last semester. Interviewed in January 2007 and accepted the position 6 months before my start date. Started July 2007. Good lu...

4. Reintroduction

   CNMtobe2012 posted a topic in CNM

   Hi all. I just thought I'd reintroduce myself. I have been a member for a few years now and in the process changed by Username three times LOL.....RNTOBE07 (During nursing school), PerinatalRN07 (When I graduated) and now....CNMtobe2012. Recently fou...

5. Is Frontier more expensive than non-distance programs?

   CNMtobe2012 replied to doulalove's topic in CNM

   Hi all, I am currently in the process of getting my application together for Frontier as we speak. Would really love any additional insight on your experience with the school and the quality of the education being provided from your perspetive. Any i...

6. L&D traveller panic-stricken about the economy

   CNMtobe2012 replied to IndigoCarmine's topic in Travel

   Thanks for all the advice. I do have a few certifications under my belt (BCLS, EFM, NRP). But as said by one poster I try to get at least two more. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. :wink2:

7. Cedars Sinai

   CNMtobe2012 replied to kateyes7's topic in Travel

   Hi rnWinn I am think about relocated to Cali (LA area) and I ran across Cedar Sinai and am really interested in the hospital. I too am a ob/gyn nurse. I was hoping to take a travel position out there first (God and economy will :wink2:) to see if its...

8. L&D traveller panic-stricken about the economy

   CNMtobe2012 replied to IndigoCarmine's topic in Travel

   Hi all, needed some advice. I currently work in Baltimore, MD at a large teaching hospital with 17months of experience in L&D, antepartum, postpartum and NBN. I was hoping to do travel nursing this summer as I will be approaching my 2yr mark. I h...

9. did you start in L&D 1st???

   CNMtobe2012 replied to able2009's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Graduated in May 2007 and went straight into OB. I work in L&D/mother/baby/nursery. If L&D is what you really want, go for it. I have no regrets.

10. What would you do - couplet care?

    CNMtobe2012 replied to NurseAimee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    On our pp unit our max is 6 couplets and yes it can get to be overwhelming especially when we are short tech support. But for us 6 is the norm. We never get anything over that because our pp unit only has 12 beds and 2 nurses and a tech scheduled to ...

11. Calcium Gluconate

    CNMtobe2012 replied to Pelham's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've never had to give it but with the countless pts. we admit for IOL due to PEC its always in my pocket. Per our policy we give it IVP.

12. Orientation Length? PP and NBN

    CNMtobe2012 replied to LDR-RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Suprise to hear so many of you received such long orientation phases. I graduated in May of 07 and took a position at a large teaching hospital on a high risk ob unit. Where I work nurses are trained as perinatal nurses meaning I work ante, post, NBN...

13. Done with Kaplan question trainer #7!

    CNMtobe2012 replied to jessi1106's topic in NCLEX

    Hello to both of you. As it was said previously the most important thing is reading the rationales. I took boards Friday 13. Kaplan questions are extremely extremely simulare to NCLEX style questions. I would even venture to say the Kaplan questions ...

14. Kaplan question trainer results

    CNMtobe2012 replied to luv2shopp85's topic in NCLEX

    Come back to reality!!!! Thats is quite good. I took Kaplan Complete Review course last month and took boards last Friday...Pass with 77 ?'s. The course was really good! Hands down. The key is to understand the process of eliminating incorrect answer...

15. Job Hunting

    CNMtobe2012 posted a topic in General Nursing

    i had a question about looking for my first rn nursing job. i will be graduating in may 20, 2007 ( pary over here!!:):yelclap:). ok back to my question.... when should i start applying for jobs, before or after i take and pass nclex? i have definit...