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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 provides little benefit... http://www.medicalnewst...

As a CNA I probably placed close to a hundred foleys and hardly ever had any trouble. As a Student though... The foleys I placed during clinicals in front my Med-Surg instructor were torture. During the first one I placed in her presence I dropped ...

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 housing with current students. So if you see an offer...

The unfortunate wound (often the result of sexual assault or trauma- including birth) that creates an opening between the bladder/vagina or the vagina/rectum is called a fistula. Second, wow! I had never heard of oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries...

Patton - Real women have Vaginas. Not "koochies" :angryfire

Hey guys, Sorry that the NHSC process was so frustrating. I left HRSA last year and if its any consolation I bet staff at the Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr)((the bureau that runs the NHSC)), was probably just as much in the dark as you were (fun...

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 GEPN class with diverse life experience. So if you...

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 may be defined as economically disadvantaged and re...

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 buddy!!!

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 would attempt work outside her scope.

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 extensive experience (200+ births) as a hospital-based d...

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 don't want to give this one Physician any future ammun...

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 program!!! As a Direct-Entry NP student I would recom...

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", or "cousin" the OB might still ask for me to leav...

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 joint.

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. I'm all for documentation/AMA sign out sheets whe...

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 out.

Has anyone figured out how the on campus housing applications work? --OK, I figured it out! Its pretty simple and straight forward.

You are not second best. You rock (hard). You are a trailblazer. Write that on your bathroom mirror!

Thanks Cali_baby!

Has anyone received a "welcome" packet from YSN? (Details about supplies/housing/etc.)

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Very thorough response. Thanks!

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 late as the week before classes. However, last year ...

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 candidates later this month. So hold tight, and stay o...