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  1. Baltimore hospitals w/tuition reimbursement for RN-BSN/MSN?

    SiennaGreen replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks Castlegates! Just to clairfy, is that one year of service AFTER completing the coursework and tuition is paid? Or, are you eligible for the reimbursement after working for them for one year? I...

  2. Is immediate, undisrupted breastfeeding needed for long term success?

    SiennaGreen posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know this will run the gamut, but this is why I ask. I have always believed that it was very important to get a baby to breast quickly and to not introduce a bottle or formula until after...

  3. Is immediate, undisrupted breastfeeding needed for long term success?

    SiennaGreen replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You've brought up a very interesting point. I read some data recently out of BJM that suggested that labor that were chemically intefered with (pretty much everything I've seen so far in hospital)...

  4. For those of you "hot shots" who didn't think the nursing program was " that hard"...

    SiennaGreen replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    What an amazing group of people we have here! I am honored to be among them. So many good insights. Just one thought. I don't think a natural, or fertility awareness method of BC will be helpful...

  5. Discouraged L&D RN

    SiennaGreen replied to obrn22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OMG- My heart goes out to you. I can imagine how difficult it must be. I am still a student, but have had birth work experience. My goal is to become a CNM, but I know I will likely need some OB exp...

  6. Homebirth Gone Awry

    SiennaGreen replied to mamafeliz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Apgar, It will all be better as soon as midwives go away. Ha! It just makes me want to fight harder! (and some days, move to some nice Scandinavian country where things are

  7. Homebirth Gone Awry

    SiennaGreen replied to mamafeliz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unfortunately, women aren't being given safe, acceptable alternatives. If hospitals weren't such birth factories, "get 'em in, pit 'em up, strap a belt on 'em then stand in the hallway watching their...

  8. Homebirth Gone Awry

    SiennaGreen replied to mamafeliz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What is it going to take the faciliate a better collaborative relationship between MD and MW? Consumer demand. $$$$$ What will it take to increase consumer demand? Education, patience, diligence,...

  9. Talking to a CNM

    SiennaGreen replied to what2donow's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    You may have to do some networking in your community. If you are unfamiliar, this will be intimidating, but I will tell you from experience that most MW's I know are very willing to discuss their job...

  10. Is immediate, undisrupted breastfeeding needed for long term success?

    SiennaGreen replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i found this from 1992 in american academy of pediatrics. single daily bottle use in the early weeks postpartum and breast-feeding outcomes linda cronenwett phd, rn1, therese stukel phd1, margaret...

  11. Is immediate, undisrupted breastfeeding needed for long term success?

    SiennaGreen replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm intrigued by the study about nipple confusion not being factual. I have heard a similar discussion and the person said "It isn't nipple confusion, it is nipple preference" which to me is really...

  12. No jobs in OB nursing!!

    SiennaGreen replied to what2donow's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    A good one too. For me personally, I'm less concerned about Midwifery Model, I have Doula exp. and began my didactic training for CPM- until I got side lined by deciding CNM was a better fit for me....

  13. Stevenson University admissions

    SiennaGreen replied to honeydippeaches's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I didn't realize that they had a second degree

  14. Online Midwife Programs

    SiennaGreen replied to mickey72's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are several. Google the ACNM site, click on Education and locate schools. you can sort by "online only" opion. U of Cincy is one I can think of off the top of my

  15. Vanderbilt FNP/CNM program - Has anyone done the program?

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

    Wish I could say that I was, but alas..not. I do know that one of your local birth center midwives graduated from that program recently. Sounds like she was very pleased with having both...

  16. No jobs in OB nursing!!

    SiennaGreen replied to what2donow's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Sorry to hijack the thread, but it does relate. For those of you who have done this, if you couldn't get L&D; what other nursing would be a good fit? I'm in an OB rotation and finding myself...

  17. John Hopkins University-RN Accelerated Program

    SiennaGreen replied to BSN_BOUND's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Look closely at the requirements for scholarship also. I would have loved to attend but alas, have a previous undergrad BS from 20 years ago that held my overall GPA under 3.5 (even after retaking...

  18. FREE Nursing Book Give Away!!!!!!! Anne Arundel County

    SiennaGreen replied to Daria88's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Daria, If you didn't give them all away, NSA is planning a book/bake sale to raise funds. Books are being collected in Schilders office for the sale. I don't typically get up Glen Burnie way, or I...

  19. Who has a thriving Nursing Student Association?

    SiennaGreen posted a topic in General Students

    What is the secret? Our NSA has stumbled again and again trying to get off the ground. I would love to hear from someone who has a successful group, and find out what it is about the group that draws...

  20. Where do most births take place in Midwife care centered countries?

    SiennaGreen posted a topic in International Nursing

    I've been researching issues re: high cost of maternity care in US, lack of midwifery care here, and the stat that is always out there of the US being bottom of the barrel of comparable industrialized...

  21. Need Your help... Vaginal Delivery Management & "NOT pushing"

    SiennaGreen replied to Mommi007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also, my opinion after 3 med free vag deliveries. I did not have an overhwelming urge to push. MY MW's ask me to push at one point or another, but mostly my body just did what it did. Position plays a...

  22. Call me crazy! Anyone know where I can work for free / volunteer / learn?

    SiennaGreen replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Google up Health Care for the Homeless in Baltimore. They run regular clinics helping the underserved and home less populations. I am sure they would welcome any and all assistance you could...

  23. Hospitals in MD

    SiennaGreen replied to runmommy1's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Did you get into L&D or PP? Also, what does it mean to get past HR. Can it be done without knowing someone...just walking in and trying to find the nurse

  24. Is Doula/CBE experiance an advantage or frowned upon when pursueing OB/GYN nursing?

    SiennaGreen posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just wondering if I should be working the Doula/CBE experiance (and lots of informal breastffeding support) while trying to get my foot in the door of OB? I can only imagine that it's an advantage,...

  25. Is Doula/CBE experiance an advantage or frowned upon when pursueing OB/GYN nursing?

    SiennaGreen replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Interesting. I begin OB clinical soon and have been told to expect the above at my site. I am certain that when it comes down to it, you do whatever you can to make a situation the best it can be....