motheringheart

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1. totally missed vaginal exam

   motheringheart posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Have you ever messed up bad on a vaginal exam? I need some reassurance that I am not the only one that's ever thought a cervix was closed when mom was almost complete... Bad bad day

2. Frontier question

   motheringheart replied to motheringheart's topic in NP Students

   Thanks so much for the information. This is very helpful. We have several great midwives where I work that already precept for FNU.

3. Desperate Need For Advice

   motheringheart replied to sestelle's topic in Student Assist

   Buy at least two different NCLEX review books amazon has some good deals on previous publication years. Review the sections that pertain to exams and answer all the questions. Each semester in nursing school gets harder. Schedule more study time. Ans...

4. How old were you/how long did it take?

   motheringheart replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in CNM

   My path to nursing started in 2004 when my son was born premature and ill. I chose to stay home with him and began taking college courses online one class at a time. In 2008 I began on campus classes. I graduated ADN school in 2013. I will finish my...

5. Frontier question

   motheringheart posted a topic in NP Students

   Is it possible to do my clinical with a group of OB/midwives that deliver at the hospital that I work at as an L&D nurse? I am trying to pick a CNM program and can not seem to find an answer to this question. What about for University of Cincinn...

6. Future CNM

   motheringheart replied to DreamerCNM2b's topic in CNM

   Become a doula it is an amazing way to get to know birth. Get a job as a PCA on a L&D unit if possible. Network with local midwives as much as possible. Become a certified childbirth educator or lactation consultant.

7. CNM student

   motheringheart replied to Nicole148's topic in CNM

   Time spent as an L&D nurse is invaluable. Hard yes, hard to watch some doctors management of patients but there are tons of things you can learn which will help you in your own practice later. You can also think of it this way you are there prote...

8. Work oppurtunity

   motheringheart posted a topic in Post Graduate

   If you receive get a CNM license are you still able to work in the RN capacity in labor/delivery?

9. My Guide To Making The Grade And Maintaining Your Sanity

   motheringheart replied to Tree525's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you so very much!! Great words of wisdom.

10. PSB RN Test

    motheringheart replied to mat8041's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I would say just basic biology, cell respiration, and maybe one or two things from anatomy/physiology. I took it without studying and did fine. I would brush up on fractions/ratios/decimals and how to convert those to each other. Maybe study your ...

11. Not confident in myself!

    motheringheart replied to kellyjo's topic in Pre-Nursing

    You can do this. You did the other classes. You may have to work hard but it is doable. Just breathe and remember many people before you have made it through and you can too. You are going to be a great nursing student and a wonderful nurse!!!

12. New to forums just wanted to say Hi :)

    motheringheart replied to ellegreen's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi Elle~ So glad you joined us. There is a ton of great information on the boards. You can use the search box and pull up advice on just about anything or post new questions. Welcome!

13. Collin County Community College

    motheringheart replied to txranchgirl's topic in Texas

    They offer information sessions about the nursing program. You can call the nursing department and ask when the next one is. It will answer a ton of your questions. The nursing department also has a web site. If you go to the main college website,...

14. How to NOT gain weight in Nursing School??

    motheringheart replied to motheringheart's topic in General Students

    adf96~ I think there are several of us that would be interested in being a support group so to speak for each other to keep us strong and healthy and from weight gain!!

15. Collin College Fall 2011 Start!

    motheringheart replied to just3ofus's topic in Texas

    Does anyone have the all day Wednesday clinicals?