Barkow

Barkow

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  1. Discouraged L&D RN

    Barkow replied to obrn22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am in a similar situation- I worked in a very pro-midwifery hospital with very low c/s and epidural rates, and no elective inductions allowed. I had to relocate to an area with very...

  2. NYU, SUNY Downstate

    Barkow replied to kdrose01's topic in New York Nursing

    Be wary of Downstate - the administration is HORRIBLE. I was accepted but didn't end up choosing Downstate because I felt like I was constantly jumping through hoops to do anything. Your e-mails and...

  3. Is this a ridiculous idea?

    Barkow replied to seemerun's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's not a ridiculous idea but I'm not sure it can happen, and I'm not sure what you could do if you subtract all patient care opportunities. No hospital I've worked at has ever given volunteers any...

  4. Are All Distance Programs Created Equal?

    Barkow posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am finally considering distance learning CNM programs after a not so hot experience with a brick and mortar school during the application process (I am accepted for Fall, but having second thoughts...

  5. Anyone in the process of applying to Frontier's class 71??

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

    Just found out that I was accepted to class 71!! Looking forward to meeting you guys in a few

  6. Questions regarding SUNY Downstate Accelerated Nursing Program

    Barkow replied to cupcake8503's topic in New York Nursing

    I second the comments about the administration - I was accepted to an NP program there but had to withdraw before it even started because I experienced huge administrative problems throughout the...

  7. Anyone in the process of applying to Frontier's class 71??

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

    Congrats! I can't believe you found out a month ahead of time, I haven't even had my phone interview

  8. Lone RN in L&D

    Barkow replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Even two RNs for L&D is really risky. Do you do your own c-sections? Do you have any ancillary staff working with you so at least you have another body there? Even with a regular delivery you're...

  9. Anyone in the process of applying to Frontier's class 71??

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

    They finally got my application and processed it really quickly, but the earliest interview slot they had open is two weeks away. Too much waiting makes me anxious. Welcome Michelle! Good luck...

  10. The elephant in the room - relationships between CNM and L&D nurses

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

    No CNM/RN issues at the hospital I just came from - CNMs delivered about 50% of the patients, and we are a pretty low intervention unit to start with. Low epidural rate, intermittent monitoring, tubs,...

  11. Call Time and Labor Laws

    Barkow posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I currently work on an L&D unit where on top of working full-time, we are required to take call. Each shift is generally staffed with three nurses (day shift preferably has 4), and if there is no...

  12. Anyone in the process of applying to Frontier's class 71??

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

    I sent in my application on the 21st and tried to be smart and use certified mail to make sure it got there. Of course the post office attempted to deliver it before normal business hours today and...

  13. LOVE maternity nursing so far!

    Barkow replied to fsaav's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you can get an OB job as a new grad I would take it and forget about med/surg. These units typically favor people with experience and the conditions of the unit have to be just right to allow for...

  14. Anyone in the process of applying to Frontier's class 71??

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

    I just made the decision to apply to class 71 (though 72 seems like it would work too). I was accepted into another program for Fall (not distance), but I haven't been happy with the school during the...

  15. Call Time and Labor Laws

    Barkow replied to Barkow's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No union

  16. Greenwich Hospital Salary

    Barkow posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Does anyone know what the hourly pay would be for an RN with 3 years experience? Any info on shift differentials? I don't see a lot of postings about this hospital, so if anyone has any pay info or...

  17. Survey about Cytotec

    Barkow replied to nurse_maya28's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How many births do you do per year or per month? Around 800-900/year How many OB/gyns do you have on staff? 4 OBs, plus 2 midwives How many family practice doctors delivery babies? 3 or 4, not...

  18. The nurse-call button...

    Barkow replied to LauraLiz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I tend to find that when patients are "misusing" the call bell, it's more a function of them feeling that their needs are not being met overall. As long as you round often enough, let them know...

  19. Wristbands

    Barkow replied to trixie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do the written bands as well with matching code numbers - baby gets 2, mom and support person each get one. Mom also gets a standard hospital ID bracelet than can be scanned for meds, but baby does...

  20. Stony Brook and Binghamton University accelerated BSN program

    Barkow replied to sandy321's topic in New York Nursing

    I graduated from the BAT program at Binghamton a few years ago. In terms of clinicals, the vast majority are in Binghamton/Johnson City at one of the area's three main hospitals. For some rotations...

  21. College of New Rochelle Accelerated Program

    Barkow replied to Equest2789's topic in New York Nursing

    I didn't end up going to CNR, but I did go to an info session for the accelerated program a couple years ago and asked about the computer requirement. It's complete nonsense in this day and age...

  22. Catheter Advice!!!

    Barkow replied to LDR-RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    a lot of us just grab another nurse if we anticipate that it might be difficult to interpret/locate certain anatomy. usually having someone else using two hands to spread things open for you will make...

  23. Interview for CNM Program

    Barkow posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I have an interview for a CNM program in a couple weeks and I know this is kind of random, but I'm having trouble figuring out what to wear! All of the midwives I've ever worked with are pretty casual...

  24. Do schools call your reference(s)?

    Barkow replied to MzNC6's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have a random reference question and wondered if anyone had an opinion- My manager resigned in August, and before she left I had her write me recommendation letters and put them in sealed envelopes...

  25. Does Program Prestige Matter for FNP?

    Barkow posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm having a bit of a personal dilemma choosing NP programs, hopefully you folks can offer some input! I live in an area with a fair amount of options to get an FNP degree. Assuming that actually...