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  1. Coaching women during childbirth has little impact

    I find it interesting that this thread has popped up again after 2yrs and yet very few posters have responded to the original article. The original article was about how directed (or coached) pushing...
  2. Anyone applying to Yale GEPN for fall of 08'

    Hey guys, Once you get a letter you will usually receive some info about lodging in New Haven. Jump on whatever offers are included in the interview packet. Some interviewees may be able to find...
  3. Funny OB things people say

    The unfortunate wound (often the result of sexual assault or trauma- including birth) that creates an opening between the bladder/lady parts or the lady parts/rectum is called a fistula. Second, wow!...
  4. Patton - Real women have lady partss. Not "koochies"
  5. Yale's GEPN program for Fall 2008

    As I current GEPN student I can tell you that not everyone in my class has extensive research experience. One classmate has a Masters Degree in Literature! Yale really prides themselves on having a...
  6. I may get flamed, but I'm gonna be honest here... Minority scholarships are created per institutional and/or Federal guidelines. Minority groups are defined by race or ethnicity. A Caucasian student...
  7. Yale GEPN vs. TRCC RN? HELP!

    The RN program might be more flexible in terms of your family's needs. That said, if you decide on the GEPN program please send me a message. I would be happy to find a study
  8. OB tech and doula training

    As both a former CNA and a Doula I would even say that Doula training on your C.V. might be more of a hinderance than a boost. Some Nurse Managers might be worried that an OB Tech with Doula training...
  9. Physicians and Labor Support

    A friend of mine in a nearby state was recently told at 36wks by her OB that if she and her husband hired a Doula the Physician would not attend her delivery. I am nursing student and also have...
  10. Physicians and Labor Support

    Tinyscrafts, I just want to acknowlege your statement about honesty. What you had to say about presenting myself professionally really rings true with me. Honesty is the best policy. Afterall, I...
  11. Shadowed an NP and was let go

    Wow, this situation really stinks. I know Direct-Entry programs put a lot of emphasis on shadowing NPs and I guess this facility didn't get how important this opportunity was for you to get into a...
  12. Physicians and Labor Support

    Wow, I really appreciate all the feedback! Just to clarify, I am the Doula/Friend. My friend is the pregnant client. I guess my greatest worry is that if I am her "undercover Doula", "sister in law",...
  13. Fractured Pubic Symphysis when pushing?!

    Ummmm, ducking my head here...:sofahider The Pubic Symphysis is a joint not a bone... Seperation of the public symphysis is tearing/stretching of the cartilaginous tissue that makes up the
  14. pts going out to smoke

    Going back to the statement about a positive drug screen... Its pretty easy for a supplier (friend/dealer) to roll up the hospital and create a transaction. "Smoke breaks"= drugs runs for some people....
  15. Letters have been sent out offering interviews for Yale's GEPN program this January. Got questions? Need answers? Let's get together here and help each other
  16. Has anyone figured out how the on campus housing applications work? --OK, I figured it out! Its pretty simple and straight
  17. They make me feel like a failure

    You are not second best. You rock (hard). You are a trailblazer. Write that on your bathroom
  18. Has anyone received a "welcome" packet from YSN? (Details about
  19. prerequisites online?

    Check out Excelsior.edu and
  20. Pain relief options during labor

    Very thorough response.
  21. Yale Rolling Admissions

    I was on the GEPN waitlist last year. I interviewed in Mid-February and then received a letter in March indicating my waitlist status. Yes, some people in the past have been offered admission as...
  22. Call from Yale?

    Ok, ok... Let's slow down for a minute here (in my gentle voice only). Yes, some calls went out yesterday. But not all calls went out, and there may still be some interviews for RNs and waitlist...
  23. Yeah for CherryMerry!!!!:balloons: Let us know how it
  24. Call from Yale?

    I'm searching my brain for where I heard it, but I thought I had heard that offers this year will go out mid to late February. I guess the easy way to find out is to call Student Affairs since the...