Ohm108

Ohm108 MSN, NP, CNM

Midwife, OBGYN

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  1. New NP grad RN-NP

    Ohm108 replied to CitySoul's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You will need your DEA license if you plan to round on PP C/S patients or patients who have 3rd or 4th degree lacerations that we know will take time to heal. We generally will discharge them with...

  2. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner School

    Ohm108 replied to xxLISAx2xx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The two most important things are 1) make sure your school is accredited and is NOT a for profit school 2) they find your preceptors and clinical sites for you. It will save you a lot of headaches,...

  3. Yale University Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) 2025

    Ohm108 replied to Kitty_BabyBoy_Mom's topic in School, College Programs

    Good to know, I never understood why the RN-MSN students had to move to campus 2 months earlier to get that completed instead of completing with the rest of their cohort. It looks like it is much...

  4. Yale University Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) 2025

    Ohm108 replied to Kitty_BabyBoy_Mom's topic in School, College Programs

    The typical size of each GEPN cohort is between 100-120 students but they will offer admission to around 150-200 applicants usually with the assumption that some accepted students will decline...

  5. Yale University Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) 2025

    Ohm108 replied to Kitty_BabyBoy_Mom's topic in School, College Programs

    It has likely changed but I pulled my old notes and you are right that the RN-MSN will complete Pharm and Patho with the rising GEPNs. But looking at my old notes the RN-MSN did get an e-mail saying...

  6. PNP-PC Post-Master's Programs

    Ohm108 replied to ElmSprings845's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, can confirm that the Yale School of Nursing does setup preceptors and clinical sites for their

  7. Yale University Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) 2025

    Ohm108 replied to Kitty_BabyBoy_Mom's topic in School, College Programs

    For the RN - MSN PMHNP in person (not the online program) because it looks like you are going into PMHNP, you will need to complete the 3 Ps (Patho, Pharmacology, Physical Assessment) the Summer...

  8. Yale University Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) 2025

    Ohm108 replied to Kitty_BabyBoy_Mom's topic in School, College Programs

    Gov. Lamont just signed the law adding CT to the compact in May 2024 but I don't think nurses can use the compact for jobs until Oct 2025. This allows time for implementation and system changes....

  9. Yale University Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) 2025

    Ohm108 replied to Kitty_BabyBoy_Mom's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes, GEPNs don't normally work their first year. As I mentioned before, the program is to fast paced and intense to be able to work during the accelerated year. It will be different fo RN direct...

  10. Yale University Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) 2025

    Ohm108 replied to Kitty_BabyBoy_Mom's topic in School, College Programs

    Send me a message if you have questions about the HRSA scholarships. I completed my degree on a full ride HRSA scholarship and completed my service. Always apply for and obtain scholarships either...

  11. Why do nurses feel the need to put RN on their license plates?

    Ohm108 replied to 3dayRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My sister asked me one time when a request for a medical professional was called on a flight we were on, why I didn't respond and I told her that generally as a group, nurses prefer to fly under the...

  12. Yale University Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) 2025

    Ohm108 replied to Kitty_BabyBoy_Mom's topic in School, College Programs

    Since you are RN entry, you will join the FB group for the Class of 2027 since you will complete your specialty coursework with the GEPNs that finished their accelerated year and have passed their...

  13. Yale University Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) 2025

    Ohm108 replied to Kitty_BabyBoy_Mom's topic in School, College Programs

    Depends on if you are a GEPN or a RN direct entry. If you are a GEPN, you won't be able to work during GEPN year because there isn't enough time to work and take classes. It is very accelerated and...

  14. Yale University Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) 2025

    Ohm108 replied to Kitty_BabyBoy_Mom's topic in School, College Programs

    I have both certifications and if I remember correctly you do need to take additional primary care hours before you can sit for both certifications. It was about 500 additional clinical hours so you...

  15. Yale University Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) 2025

    Ohm108 replied to Kitty_BabyBoy_Mom's topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you for the update. Good to know they kept the dual

  16. Yale University Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) 2025

    Ohm108 replied to Kitty_BabyBoy_Mom's topic in School, College Programs

    As hospitals and the general population become more familiar with midwives, there isn't any major benefit of adding the WHNP if you a CNM. Some minor benefits are that a provider can use their WHNP...

  17. Yale University Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) 2025

    Ohm108 replied to Kitty_BabyBoy_Mom's topic in School, College Programs

    You apply for the Nurse Corp and/or NHSC scholarships while you are a student. HRSA Loan Repayment with either Nurse Corp or NHSC after graduation if you desire to work with patients that FQHCs...

  18. Yale University Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) 2025

    Ohm108 replied to Kitty_BabyBoy_Mom's topic in School, College Programs

    Usually, it is around March of each year and they give you until June/July to complete the application but it changes slightly each year. I would recommend that you sign up for the e-mail alerts...

  19. Yale University Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing (GEPN) 2025

    Ohm108 replied to Kitty_BabyBoy_Mom's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi everyone, Congratulations on your acceptance into the program. I would just add that if you are a GEPN thinking of the Nurse Corp or NHSC program, you will need to complete your first year...

  20. Are all the beads worth it?

    Ohm108 replied to TinyDancer01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The majority of the new grad L&d nurses on my floor have them on their badges. I asked a few of them about it and they have all told me as new nurses that they do feel that is useful to be able...

  21. Should Male Nurse Work In L&D?

    Ohm108 replied to Apotheosis's topic in General Nursing

    I always go in with a trauma informed mindset. I almost always bring in a chaperone but that isn't always possible. We have a busy practice and both the RNs and MAs have other duties. If I have a...

  22. C-EFM Exam Prep Question

    Ohm108 replied to Tracy Windy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yikes, then I wish you the best of luck with your studying. Obtaining C-EFM without any OB experience as a new APRN reading EFM strips on the floor by your academic teaching hospital seems....harsh....

  23. C-EFM Exam Prep Question

    Ohm108 replied to Tracy Windy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    @Tracy Windy Apologies, I posted my response to you on the other thread that you added to. Agree with klone, you generally only need basic and intermediate AWOHNN EFM certification to start as a...

  24. EFM certification advice

    Ohm108 replied to Specialscar's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just to clarify, you are taking the C-EFM as a requirement for graduation from your midwifery program or because your employer is requesting that you complete the C-EFM certification as a newly...

  25. CNM without catching babies?

    Ohm108 replied to LittleWing21's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Yes, if OB/GYN is your area of interest then don't go down the FNP route. A lot of people do the FNP route to be more marketable or have an easier time finding a job because you can see pts across...