jkat276

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1. L&D nurse doing home visits as a second job.....

   jkat276 replied to sunnyazgirl's topic in Ob/Gyn

   klone, how much do you charge hourly for being an overnight baby nurse? i've also considered this. Sunnyyazgirl, this is what postpartum doulas do, no, its not covered by insurance for your clients. Good luck! I'm in the same situation, depending on ...

2. L&D is my dream job... How do I get my foot in the door?

   jkat276 replied to Mishl029's topic in Ob/Gyn

   apply, watch for jobs like a hawk. Make connections with people working on those units. Get further training (breastfeeding counselor, doula training) that gives you an edge! Volunteer with Women's Health organizations/fundraisers/projects. It helps ...

3. OB Nurse's View on Natural Childbirth

   jkat276 replied to LexiRN2's topic in Ob/Gyn

   as a Labor & Delivery nurse, and a mama who had a midwife attended natural-childbirth at a birth center, I say, If you are "low risk" go to a birth center. Find a place with providers who are going to support the type of birth you want. and/ OR, ...

4. Concierge Nursing

   jkat276 replied to miropp's topic in Entrepreneurs

   This is what labor and postpartum Doulas do. Check out the national doula organization Doulas of North America (DONA) I think that show "pregnant in high heels" created this buzz about "maternity concierge" but really, this is what Doulas have been d...