Ohm108

Ohm108 MSN, NP, CNM

Midwife, OBGYN

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  1. CNM without catching babies?

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

    Yes, there are midwives that only work OP but generally, they have been a midwife and have taken call for a number of years. They usually have decided that they don't want to take call anymore and...

  2. Yale GEPN 2023

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

    Almost all lectures and simulations will take place at Yale West Campus which is where the School of Nursing is

  3. Yale GEPN 2023

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

    The RN MSN's will join the Yale GEPN 2022 group. The RN MSNs will join that cohort for 1st specialty year after the GEPNs have completed and passed the NCLEX to become RNs. Search on facebook for...

  4. APN/RXN in Colorado

    Ohm108 replied to lpeters's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi, Yes, you will need to have had an active RN license for 3 years before you are eligible for an RXN. The law was passed in 2017 but talking with some of my colleagues, they really didn't...

  5. CNM vs NP vs dual degree.... Need help finding direction.

    Ohm108 replied to obnurse406's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I think there are a couple of CNM+FNP programs in the United States; the one that I am most familiar with is Vanderbilt University which offers a dual CNM/FNP program....

  6. Transcripts for California Nursing School Licensure Question

    Ohm108 replied to ______'s topic in California Nursing

    Did you obtain your bachelor's degree in CA or in another state and/or country? I assume it is a non-nursing bachelor's degree since you are thinking of applying to MEPN programs. Where a lot of...

  7. Transcripts for California Nursing School Licensure Question

    Ohm108 replied to ______'s topic in California Nursing

    Your nursing school will send the transcript to the CA BON for the classes that you took that meet the CA BON's requirements to sit the NCELX-RN exam. Your school will explain the process in more...

  8. Yikes ! BreEZe is being replaced!

    Ohm108 replied to dougjiro's topic in California Nursing

    This is a good thing. CA license verifications to other states for endorsement took a long time with the previous manual process. It should now be faster since nurses endorsing to another state can...

  9. CNM with no L&D experience

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

    I just wanted to add to what @rac1 said about OBs. I agree that the reason why I didn't want to pursue medical school was because I didn't want to practice like an OBGYN. When I was on clinical...

  10. The Color of Care

    Ohm108 replied to Yvette Aidoo-Forson's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Thank you for the overview and link to

  11. Best Shoes for Nursing

    Ohm108 replied to curlygirl898's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My sister just bought me a pair of Oofos. They are marketed as a recovery shoes but they are comfortable and lightweight with a patented type of memory foam. Just wanted to suggest another option...

  12. Accelerated 2nd bachelor's or direct-entry master's?

    Ohm108 replied to Erin Nicholson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you aren't sure what specialty area you are interested in, the accelerated BSN program might be a good choice for you. It typically allows you to become a nurse in 16-18 months and explore what...

  13. CNM with no L&D experience

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

    Here is my two cents: Yes, you can get a job after CNM school without any L&D experience but there are a few caveats as follows: a. There will be hospitals or institutions that will...

  14. Frontier doesn't take NY applicants for CNM!?

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

    We discussed this right before I graduated from my program. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) recently started requiring all schools that are based outside of NYS to be vetted first...

  15. Advice for new midwifery student?

    Ohm108 replied to aglow18's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Congratulations on starting your program! Books - you will find the ones that you like best but the three that I use the most and could be helpful during your clinical rotation are below: 1)...

  16. YALE GEPN 2022

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

    FYI - for future applicants that are reading this a few years down the line YSN is currently going through a GEPN curriculum revamp that started with this current incoming Fall 2021 GEPN cohort...

  17. EFM certification advice

    Ohm108 replied to Specialscar's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you haven't looked into it already AWOHNN has an introductory EFM course that is all online to get you started. Additionally, if you are on the Apple ecosystem, you can download an app called...

  18. The road to CNM

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

    You will do great Specialscar. I just graduated at 40 from my midwifery program. Experience counts for a lot and like LibraSunCNM stated, in healthcare the scariest person whether they be nurses,...

  19. Competitive Edge

    Ohm108 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN) is what I think the poster is referring

  20. Not specialized MSN can you do APN?

    Ohm108 replied to blue_aphalt's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The way I explain it is that an RN can have a generalist MSN but you can't be an APRN or CNM without at least a graduate degree (masters or doctorate) in a clinical specialty. As other...

  21. Men Scrubs...for a muscular build

    Ohm108 replied to .Simplicity.'s topic in Men in Nursing

    I would recommend FitScrubs, their scrubs are stretchy and breathable. I have a few pairs that I wear and are very comfortable when I am in clinic and at the hospital. Also check out their Instagram...

  22. Prenatal Clinic vs. Doula - Which volunteer position should I choose?

    Ohm108 replied to PinkRose34's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked as a doula prior to nursing school and I enjoyed it. I would pick this experience over the prenatal clinic. If your ultimate goal is to become an L&D nurse, charting and breastfeeding...

  23. YALE GEPN 2022

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

    The application process is a holistic review where the admissions committee will take into consideration all aspects of your background that you will bring to the Yale cohort and community. While...

  24. Question for GEPN students - Yale School of Nursing

    Ohm108 replied to ghazal123's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there are many students who have a masters in another field and come back for a MSN. The benefit is that your GRE requirements will likely be waived if you already hold another graduate degree...

  25. Yale GEPN 2020

    Ohm108 replied to think34's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi, @Bpgl2008 current student here. I echo what the others have said about the program. Being an older student with a PhD is an asset and is looked upon favorably by the school. The nursing school...