aktome

aktome has 3 years experience and specializes in obstetrics, forensics, women's health.

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1. Getting into Georgetown CNM/WHNP Program without experience

   aktome replied to TarheelGirlx3's topic in CNM

   Congratulations TarheelGirl! I was also accepted to the Online WHNP program at Georgetown. I'll be starting this January. I have not connected with any other students. Have you? I'm excited to start!

2. What's the weirdest baby name?

   aktome replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My grandma used to do the census when it was door to door. She told me about a lady who named her daughter Female. Pronounced "Phimalay." When asked where she got that name she replied, "The doctor gave it to her when she was born."

3. New Grad LDRP - pocket guides & advice?

   aktome replied to Cobu's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Congrats on your new position! I started in L&D about a year ago straight out of school. I also had no experience and was so sacred. I read my books from school, researched online, and even posted on this site asking for advise, but really the ...

4. The "Q" Word and Other Mysteries

   aktome replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Humor

   I work on OB and we have drawers with prenatal charts. We DO NOT open the drawers unless we have to. Otherwise, prepare for a busy night!

5. Night Shift and workouts?

   aktome replied to scrubsandasmile's topic in Stress 101

   I do Jillian Micheal's workouts when I wake up before work (if I'm not too tired) and on my days off. I like the 30 day Shred and Ripped in 30 workouts because they're only 25-30min and I can do them at home. I really wish we had a 24hr gym in town...

6. The best ways for a new grad to get in L&D???

   aktome replied to SheWalksWithBeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I was hired on the OB before I graduated. I think being willing to relocate will be your best bet. Search for programs that train new grads (that's how I got my job). Apply everywhere! And bug the HR people. I called a few times before I ended up...

7. New Grad in the OB

   aktome replied to aktome's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks for the advice! I'm living in northern Maine right now but I'm moving back to my home town of Juneau, Alaska. I'm not sure what educational opportunities I'll have but I'll definitely ask around when I get there. I was told that I will be tr...

8. New Grad in the OB

   aktome replied to aktome's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yeah 400/year. I'm moving from a town of 7,000 to a town of 30,000. Small populations but still a big difference.

9. New Grad in the OB

   aktome posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello! I recently graduated and landed my dream job in the OB. I'm starting in a few weeks and I'm incredibly nervous. I did an academic presceptorship at a very small hospital that only had around 150 births a year. The hospital where I've been ...