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Where abouts in the UK are you Madwife? Just wondering as Ive seen several women having VBAC's in my hospital after previous sections (both single and multilple) Our consultants seem quite willing to give most women the informed choice of a VBAC if t...

Hi Just wanted to add a bit more to what has already been said... As far as c-sections go, unless there is a definite medical/physical issue theres no reason why you need to have a 3rd CS unless of course that's what you want. You will probably find ...

Hi Dulcedragon I cant answer your question about which is the better place to train but, if it'll help you make a decision Im happy to answer any specific questions you migth have about UK training as Im in my 1st year of training in Scotland. Feel f...

Can someone clarify for me, are you talking about the little plastic clamps that go on the cord at birth? If so we always send our babies home with them still on and they stay on until the naturally fall off with the cord. Ive never heard of any prob...

I'm absolutely loving it Ive been on labour ward and post natal for a week each and then from monday Im on 4 weeks community. Its fantastic to be out there and 'doing it' for real. Where is your 1st placement? Caley is good, now that I can find my ...

Hi crispy Im also at Glasgow Caledonian, Im a 1st year student midwife. We're just about to go onto week 3 of our first placement. The best advice I can give you is have a go at everything you can, ask everything you want to even if you think its too...

Hi all, I've posted on the site a few times but as my career has now dramatically changed direction I thought I'd come introduce myself over here(sorry if this isnt the right place to do it) Up until August, and for the previous 10 years, I was a Lea...

I dont know where abouts in the UK you are but Glasgow Caledonian University offers conversion courses from RMN to RN, in fact they offer conversions from any branch of nursing to another. Usually they take 18 months but that can differ depending on ...

Ive been put forward for a place on this course and Im looking for some info. Have any of you completed the course or have any information r.e. the complexity of the course, how long it takes to complete and how it effects day to day practice. Im mee...

Hi there, I would imagine that if its an 'all day' type interview it'll go something like this... Morning will be probably a talk about the course/placement information ect as well as possibly talks from present student representatives. Ther will als...

Hi If your talking about doing the short 18 month course then, no, you cant do it from a Child Nursing qualification only from Adult Nursing. If your a Childrens nurse (or any other type apart from adult/rgn) and are interested in doing midwifery you...

Dont have any words of wisdom about where to train, Im am scottish RNMH and dont know anything about child branch, just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS on being offered a place. Lisa

Not that I know much about the subject but is this what your looking for http://www.suicide-parasuicide.rumos.com/en/resources/dsmIV/axis.htm http://www.billanook.vic.edu.au/Faculty_Pages/Science/psychology/Pages/Abnormality/Abnorm_Clin.htm Hope thes...

Here in the UK all midwives start out with the same qualification regardles of whether they complete the diploma or degree course, on completion all are RM's (registered midwives) After qualifying some work for the nhs in either labour/delivery, ante...

Hi there, Im assuming your in the UK as you mentioned A-levels so if you are try here http://www.studentmidwives.co.uk. I'm also working on becoming a midwife (although I think Im much older than you ) and this is an excellent site for info about ap...

Karen I dont know if this will be any help as I dont know what part of the country you are in (not that I think it'll matter) but Glasgow Caladonian University offer a distance learning conversion to RMN from any existing first level registration. ...

Ok, I know its a year away for most of us but Im starting to get worried about how this is going to work out. Six months ago I moved to a new post, but as its a newly invented post and is time limited so I stayed under my old E Grade contract and job...

Thanks for the advice, Weve got an appointment next week to meet with our proffesional nurse advisor and get out job descriptions sorted out s hopefuly that should get things in order. Lisa

I have a couple of collegues who have epilepsy, both qualified staff and nursing assistants. As far as I know there epliepsy hasnt ever been a factor in their career although again, as far as I know, their epliepsy is very well controlled. I work in ...

I'd love to come, dont know quite how I'd get there though? Spose I could fly down for the day if its a day time 'thing', hmm, anyone else thinking on going from Scotland? how are you planning on getting there if you go? :confused: Lisa

Hi all Well Im a learning disability nurse, qualified in 1994. Right now Im working as a Person Centred Planning Coordinator, working in the midst of the closure of out trusts long term residential units so it really interesting if a bit scary at ti...

Welcome aboard, Im a LD nurse as well, Im usually more of a lurker than a poster but you can shout in my direction and I'll help you if I can:D

I dont feel Ive got anything overly wise or constructive to add that hasnt already been said, just wanted to send you positive thoughts and a ((((hug)))) and tell you that your in my thoughts. Be well, Lisa

Wimbledon is really the only sport that I watch, well apart from the rugby sometimes but thats more for the thighs than the sport:D I'm also hoping Agassi wins this year, use to be a big Pat Rafter fan but I think hes retired now so......GO AGASSI!!...

Sounds like a great job. I work with adults with learning difficulties here in Scotland so I dont have any job interview tips, just wanted to say good luck and let us know how it goes. Lisa