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1. Finding the elusive cervix...

   HealthEnthusiast replied to Ladycards's topic in Advanced Practice

   Hi! The best advice I ever got was the following: Don't open the speculum until it's fully inserted. When you start opening it a bit, if the cervix doesn't pop right into view, take note of the...

2. Call shifts and commuting distance

   HealthEnthusiast posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

   Hi everyone, I am a new CNM and new mom considering a move to a medium sized city for a full time CNM position with 48-72 hours of hospital call per week, in a practice that has about 30 deliveries...

3. Emory CNM

   HealthEnthusiast replied to starbucksandpink's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

   Hi, Congrats on your admission! I see this is an older post so I'm not sure if you've already had your questions answered, but I'll share my thoughts. I guess you're starting in the May cohort next...

4. March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   HealthEnthusiast replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   Bill, how many times do I have to tell you? Leggings do not count as pants. Please put on some

5. Who wants to go to Emory? Summer 2013 ABSN/MSN

   HealthEnthusiast replied to HealthEnthusiast's topic in Georgia Nursing

   Ok, thanks for asking around for

6. Who wants to go to Emory? Summer 2013 ABSN/MSN

   HealthEnthusiast replied to HealthEnthusiast's topic in Georgia Nursing

   I still haven't heard anything from financial aid. One of my parents just recently sent in their CSS profile, so I expect that it will take a while for processing. I really want to hear something...

7. Who wants to go to Emory? Summer 2013 ABSN/MSN

   HealthEnthusiast replied to HealthEnthusiast's topic in Georgia Nursing

   I was told we would find out if we are Fuld fellowship finalists in early March, and that interviews for finalists are tentatively scheduled for March 22. (I'm not sure how many people are...

8. Who wants to go to Emory? Summer 2013 ABSN/MSN

   HealthEnthusiast replied to HealthEnthusiast's topic in Georgia Nursing

   Thanks to you both for all of the information! I would have really liked to go but couldn't for family health reasons. I have decided to go to Emory unless I absolutely can't afford it. Your...

9. Help... Peace corps, ABSN, d-e MSN, or MPH? which one first?

   HealthEnthusiast replied to awildsoul's topic in Advanced Practice

   I also think the advice above is golden, but I wanted to add a few thoughts as a returned Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) and current nursing school applicant. I was a health extension volunteer in West...

10. Who wants to go to Emory? Summer 2013 ABSN/MSN

    HealthEnthusiast replied to HealthEnthusiast's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Well, if you're a fast writer, Lindsay, you still have about 24 hrs! I'm still working on mine

11. Who wants to go to Emory? Summer 2013 ABSN/MSN

    HealthEnthusiast replied to HealthEnthusiast's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I got the call too! Congrats to the others who were accepted! I'm in the same boat as you, Suebnp. I really like Emory, but I won't be able to make a decision until I find out about...

12. Feeling like a servant

    HealthEnthusiast replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it's a great idea to show patients and/or family members the kitchen and inform them of the policies, as suggested by KookyKorky. Perhaps some people are truly ignorant of how it works (don't...

13. Anyone applying to Emory Fall 2013

    HealthEnthusiast replied to lafemme1046's topic in Georgia Nursing

    @lafemme, I don't know if you have already registered to retake the TEAS, but your score is well above average. I just noticed today that they have updated the website and it says "There is no...

14. Summer Entry 2013 Accelerated BSN/MSN Johns Hopkins

    HealthEnthusiast replied to nautica193's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I didn't get the chat email but am going to crash it anyway, heheh. I think the regular decision process is unusually behind schedule this year. I turned everything in by Nov. 15 and got an email...

15. Who wants to go to Emory? Summer 2013 ABSN/MSN

    HealthEnthusiast replied to HealthEnthusiast's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Come to think of it, we will probably be able to just see the decision on OPUS on 1/25. Though perhaps anticlimactic compared to a phone call or letter, that would be convenient. Are any of you...