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  1. Fnp/cnm

    bebeleche replied to UNC_nurseL&D's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    The quickest way to accomplish your goal is to do a fast track "bridge" NP program (there are many) which allows you to enter a master's program w/a non-nursing bachelor degree. You get your RN along...

  2. Dealing with fear

    bebeleche posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I have recently had to admit to myself that one reason I haven't pursued the CNM path yet, (even though I've been drawn to it w/varying degrees of obsession for the past 12 years), is that I haven't...

  3. new to nursing, advice please

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

    There are also several schools that offer a "bridge" program where if you have a bachelor's degree in any field, you can simply apply directly to a CNM/MSN program and get your RN license along the...

  4. Back to Family practice-need good resource

    bebeleche posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am an FNP currently working in college health, now making plans to go back to general family practice. I am looking for recommendations on an accessible, up-to-date resource- book, CDs, etc. that...

  5. Back to Family practice-need good resource

    bebeleche replied to bebeleche's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am looking into rural loan repayment sites. I have 2 interviews next week! Excited and nervous, after being out of general practice. Thanks for the tips! I attended a Fitzgerald review course about...

  6. Dealing with fear

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

    My heart is swelling and my eyes are welling! Thanks so much

  7. Dealing with fear

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

    Wonderful response, Epiphany! Thanks so much! It's nice to hear that you LOVE being a midwife. Sometimes, I guess, I get caught up in too much negative thinking. But I agree that you can't let fears...

  8. Dealing with fear

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

    no one else has fears about this stuff? or just doesn't want to go there in this forum? since i first started this thread, i dicovered this quote: "when i dare to be powerful- to use my strength in...

  9. Scared of being an RN in a hospital but need the experience

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

    You are probably right that care of pregnant women with uncontrolled DM or HTN are outside the midwife's scope, however, that does not mean you won't ever have to deal w/ them. There are many places...

  10. Scared of being an RN in a hospital but need the experience

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

    Thanks Travduck. I also went into nursing because I wanted to become a CNM. At the time I was fairly young and had a sense that I needed both more maturity/life experience and also a greater sense of...

  11. CNM and FNP certification/degrees

    bebeleche replied to K-ron Marsalvo's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I do like being an FNP. At the moment, I work in college health (which works well w/my family life for now), but when I was fulfilling my NHSC obligation in a rural setting, I was doing full-scope FP-...

  12. CNM and FNP certification/degrees

    bebeleche replied to K-ron Marsalvo's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    There are jobs out there where you can use both. Don't get discouraged by what others say. The National Health Service Corps has a scholarship and a loan repayment plan if you plan to work in an area...

  13. Financing your education

    bebeleche posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Congrats to all of you going to Frontier and other programs! Very inspiring! I am just wondering if any of you have any creative ideas or tips for financing your programs. 20+K - yikes! I already have...

  14. Aspiring CNM in L&D

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

    I'd like some opium

  15. Financing your education

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

    Indian Health

  16. Appying to school, questions

    bebeleche replied to vitkev13's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    That is an important question and one with 2 camps. Depending on who you ask, some say- Yes, it's totally necesary. Others say not at all, and it could even be a detriment. There are many threads in...

  17. Is CNM right for me?

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

    I ditto what others have said, but will add (as an FNP) that FNPs definitely don't sit around doing nothing all day. However, since you state being an FNP would "bore the snot" outta you, I think you...

  18. Filling My Plate

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

    I think becoming a doula is a great way to get onto the OB units and see what its all about. You'd be doing a great service for moms, to boot. You do sound quite busy, but "doula-ing" can be as...

  19. Perception of CNM's?

    bebeleche replied to CNM2B's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It sounds like you are just bumping into ignorance. I am an FNP, plannng to get my CNM post-masters in the next few years. Where I live (Maine) women know, use and love CNMs (from what I observe.)...

  20. new FNP, already burning out

    bebeleche replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had a very similar experience in my first FNP job, but unfortunately I did not have the option to leave b/c I owed National Health Service Corps time. I HAD to put in my 2 years. My advice: get the...

  21. Aspiring CNMs who work L&D

    bebeleche posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    When interviewing for a position on an L&D unit, do you feel it's a good idea to let those hiring know of future plans to pursue midwifery? I wonder if they would either think you'd take off soon...

  22. being a mom and a student

    bebeleche replied to PinkPeony7's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Just my 2 cents, but at age 23 you could really go either way, b/c you have the luxury of time (at least in theory). Personally, I went for the baby-making first, mostly b/c I hit my 30's, but also I...

  23. career transition questions

    bebeleche replied to bebeleche's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your comments affirmed my suspicions on this matter. I really appreciate the feedback. You Ob nurses are a lively, thoughtful

  24. career transition questions

    bebeleche posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am an FNP, who has been practicing general family practice x 4 years- some prenatal, lots of gyn, most recently college health. I've never practiced as an RN b/c I did a "bridge" NP prgram. My hope...

  25. NP life and family question

    bebeleche replied to VTBabyNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work FT as as FNP and have a 2 YO and 1 one the way. Unfortunately, I don't have the option to work PT b/c I am the breadwinner of the family. I'll tell you, it's challenging, but life is no matter...