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Hello fellow OB Nurses, I was hoping I could get some insight regarding certificate programs for perinatal/OB courses. I've been working in L&D since the beginning of 2020, and would like to take a course to learn more regarding antepartum/postpartum, high risk pregnancies and managing all of these etc. I'm wondering if anyone could tell me about their experiences with the Humber post grad OB course or Mohawk's perinatal high risk course. I'd like to be able to compare the two based on others' experiences. Thank you!

I apologize for such a late reply! Exams got the best of me - have been enjoying turning off my brain I thank you for the advice - I have been working said position and have been learning a lot ! I decided to hold off on the volunteering for now as it might just be too much with clinical

I was wondering if anyone has a sense of what stands out most for management when applying to nursing positions after graduation? I am currently working with a patient at home who needs 24/7 care involving trach care, ventilator, ADLs etc.. My question is, would positions such as my current one be more valued and stand out more vs. having volunteered in a hospital for an extended period of time? I am trying to also be involved in extra curricular activities at school, but this has yet to work out. I am currently in the talks with a Professor about potentially volunteering once a month to be a part of the RNAO committee to represent students. Any suggestions in terms of what will make me stand out as a New Grad? THANK YOU

I understand, but depending on environment like dishes mentioned, i am able to perform certain tasks. You may not be allowed to perform these tasks as a PSW due to the restrictions your agency has in a facility. But as for a home-environment, technically the employer is the patient themselves - and I am allowed to perform routine scheduled tasks such as medication administration, suctioning etc GRANTED I have been evaluated for competency. This would be the same as a spouse or child caring for the patient, therefore the delegator is the patient. I spoke to Nursing faculty, and I was told that the main priority is that I am comfortable, and if so then it is good experience. Thank you for your feedback

Thank you for your feedback! I have decided to take the job, and I have been training with another nursing student who has been working in this position for quite some time. I intend on learning more in depth about the ventilator with the suggested resource thank you!

Hi there, I was wondering if I anyone could extend some advice to a Nursing Student based in Ontario in their second half of the BScN program. I recently had a job offer to care for a person in their home. It is a PSW/Caregiver position managed by the family for another family member. Because this is not through an agency, and I am STILL a student - What are some of the things I should consider? I'm aware I am not supported under the CNO if I were to fulfill this position, so I am wondering if there are specific precautions I should take? Some of the tasks I am being asked to perform are administering meds through a g-tube, as well as tracheotomy suctioning/care, and using a floor lift. The patient is also on a ventilator. I was told I could train with other care givers, and that I will receive all the assistance and training I need until I am 100 percent confident to care for the patient. I hope to hear from you all! Thank you