dinah77

dinah77 ADN

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  1. Why do people go into nursing? Is it just the money?

    dinah77 replied to zoo*moon's topic in General Nursing

    oooohhh I so agree with everything you said... mind you, I'm not an RN yet, still in school, but some the work my classmates don't put into their courses scares me..... I do think it is the $$ and a...

  2. Best place to find laws for practicing midwife?

    dinah77 replied to studentmom2007's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I would recommend doing nursing school 1st. Your career path seems similar to mine- I'm currently in an ADN program, hoping to get a job in L&D after graduation or in something else related, then...

  3. Will I EVER be a CNM?

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks for the encouragment :)...I had looked into Yale, and now that you put it in terms of tuition, I'm thinking yeah hey what's up with that? Not that UIC isn't a kick ass nursing school, but if...

  4. Will I EVER be a CNM?

    dinah77 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    i'm feeling totally defeated. i have just been rejected from uic, and i'm just feeling lost. i've been working towards and wanting to be a cnm for six years. due to some financial problems, i was...

  5. which cities are the best for CNM opportunities?

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    and that is exactly what I'm worried about. We need a place we can actually settle in and I can find a job after finishing all of my schooling. I had wondered if San Fran is not a bit saturated what...

  6. which cities are the best for CNM opportunities?

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    ooohhh...I'm happy to hear that Portland is a good place.....I've never had an opportunity to even visit, but have admirded it from

  7. which cities are the best for CNM opportunities?

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    What a great suggestion...I hadn't even considered Ann Arbor, but I will pas sthe idea along to husband to get his thoughts too

  8. which cities are the best for CNM opportunities?

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks! I'll check that link

  9. Will I EVER be a CNM?

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks :) Here's to hoping I can stay on track these next few

  10. Is There a Nursing Shortage in MN?

    dinah77 replied to andpeggy's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! dive in head first and work hard!! Best of luck to you.....just curious, where are you going for the acclerated

  11. Will I EVER be a CNM?

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I started the pre-reqs for an ADN program last falll because they happened to be the same as pre-reqs for UIC's GEP - but that way I still had a spot in the ADN program for this fall in case UIC...

  12. Will I EVER be a CNM?

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Don't apologize for your ramble....along with all the other stories on here, it makes me feel loads better... Reminds me of something I heard someone say the other day on NPR...(paraphrasing) "The...

  13. Will I EVER be a CNM?

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    LOL because of your post. Our poor DH's. What are they ever gonna do with us control freaks? Your story makes me feel loads better. And yes, I'm trying to take a more calm approach --I mean really,...

  14. UIC waiting! GAH!

    dinah77 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Today, I'm completley anxiety ridden about this...dunno why, just kind of hit me..... I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!!! Particularly since the names have been turned in and now it's just up to the grad...

  15. Is There a Nursing Shortage in MN?

    dinah77 replied to andpeggy's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhh yes I agree....as a current Nursing school student, I am truly alarmed by the lack of work I see some of my classmates put into their classes.....sometimes I wonder if nursing schools are almost...

  16. Nursing schools in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota?

    dinah77 replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    First, welcome! Congrats in choosing one of the countries best kept secrets to move to.....My husband moved from San Fran to Minneapolis six years ago and LOVES it here...I would defintely recommend...

  17. Will I EVER be a CNM?

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    No, I hadn't really thought about that route....thanks for the tip :) The other thing that makes long term planning complex for me , is that after I graduate from my ADN program, we are definitely...

  18. Will I EVER be a CNM?

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thank you so much for your advice/words of encouragment. I do intend to find out why UIC rejected me, as they said they would be willing to discuss it.....just been spending the last week focusing on...

  19. Will I EVER be a CNM?

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thank you for replying- I really did just ned to hear exactly what you said- someone else, with the same career goals who has alos had a long time of trying to get there. Also good to know that the...

  20. Is distance learning as effective?

    dinah77 replied to kitchenluvr's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    some quick ?'s for you. I will be completeing an ADN in december 2009, and after being rejected by UIC this month, Fronteir is now my top choice. Do you know Fronteirs admissions rate? I'm getting...

  21. UIC waiting! GAH!

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I didn't get in. oh well. I'm currently in an ADN program and start my nursing course work this fall. So I'll still get wher eI want to go eventually ( A CNM) . I know I'm lucky ot have a spot in any...

  22. UIC waiting! GAH!

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks :) quick qestion for you...do you know if they let everyone know including waitlisted people by their deadline ( this year the 15th- maybe same as last year?) or only the people offered...

  23. UIC waiting! GAH!

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Post Graduate Students

    that's the

  24. UIC waiting! GAH!

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yup. Eight times I've checked my email today and

  25. UIC waiting! GAH!

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Post Graduate Students

    thanks for the empathy:).....I know there is nothing to be done....trying to find my zen spot and remain calm......hopefully the next thread I can start will say "accepted at