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byrd262 BSN, RN

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  1. Skull Indentations...Normal?

    byrd262 posted a topic in General Students

    I volunteer at a local clinic that is managed by NPs. It allows me to practice taking vitals and assessments before the NP comes in to examine the patient. The oddest thing occurred. I was assessing a...

  2. Live the dream or Crush the dream

    byrd262 replied to alltheway2013's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I personally know 2 midwives in Houston who work in a hospital. UT is always hiring, they usually have a table at the annual ACNM meetings where they

  3. Doula Certification/Wanting to be a Midwife

    byrd262 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I think your biggest hurdle is your GPA. That SHOULD be your focus now. It's not reasonable to bank on getting a 3.8, no one can guarantee that--life happens and some classes are going to be...

  4. CNM Job Prospects/Research

    byrd262 replied to katyq82's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    There are jobs, but it really depends if you are limited to a certain area. Clearly, if you are willing to relocate, you have more options. If you are searching for jobs on Monster or CareerBuilder,...

  5. Frontier or PhillyU

    byrd262 replied to mamagui's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Phila U seems like a strong program from what I know of the curriculum. But, I have heard of students having set backs with their progression through the program. A good question to ask faculty would...

  6. Frontier or PhillyU

    byrd262 replied to mamagui's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I know a handful of Phila U students-- based on what I have heard, I do NOT recommend PhilaU. I've heard great things about Frontier, but don't know anyone personally. With both programs though, you...

  7. Question from a NICU nurse about WHNP

    byrd262 replied to babyNP.'s topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I agree that it really depends on where you are located. But I have noticed a lot more "office only" CNM positions lately (nationally). There are practices that are following patient demand for...

  8. Transitioning from WHNP to CNM?

    byrd262 replied to kangaroo2's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    It makes sense if the job you are going after is only looking for a WHNP for whatever reason (i.e. politics, malpractice insurance). This matters more in large institutions where the "job description"...

  9. CNM Path after non-nursing Bachelors and JD

    byrd262 replied to branflax's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Do an accelerated BSN then a MSN in

  10. CNM recommended GPA

    byrd262 replied to nursingmama1's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    3.47 is a solid and competitive GPA. I wouldn't worry about it. Just make sure the rest of the application is strong especially your

  11. L & D experience and CNM -- opinions!

    byrd262 replied to thisisnicoleRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    You don't need L&D experience unless your program requires it. L&D experience does help but it's not essential. Any nursing experience will help but any inpatient experience is best. More...

  12. Aspiring CNM Pre-Nursing Student: BSN route or non-nursing degree to MN/CNM route?

    byrd262 replied to loverofall's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Less difficult + Less time consuming = BSN + MSN - ANY other route will take longer, cost more money and/or will limit where you can practice. - You don't have to have nursing experience to get into a...

  13. Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM) Mentors Needed!

    byrd262 replied to tikerraney's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Queenanneslace listed great resources. I fully agree with infiltrating your local or beyond birthing community. It's a small community no matter where live. Go to a CNM conference (in DC next year) or...

  14. What's the L&D visiting policy at your hospital?

    byrd262 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work as a L&D nurse at a facility that delivers about 4,000 babies a year. As you can imagine, we have a very active unit with a strict visiting policy that causes tension time to time. All...

  15. New Grads - Share your success at getting your 1st Job

    byrd262 replied to joifulgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated in May, a month later passed boards, returned to home state, asked a family friend who worked on postpartum unit for 30+ years to help me out. She solicited for me with my resume and...

  16. How do I obtain a PA nursing license?

    byrd262 replied to NurseStuckinOhio's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It only took me 2 weeks after mailing my application to receive my PA license in the mail. I applied by endorsement from the state of Maryland. It was the easiest application process. No fingerprints,...

  17. Moved to PA -- Need FBI Fingerprint Checks (???)

    byrd262 replied to SirJohnny's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Agency/institution specific! Major hospitals, however, usually don't except it from you, they are willing to incur the expense themselves. I just hot hired at a major facility and they didn't take my...

  18. Starting Salaries for New Nurses in Philly

    byrd262 replied to BrokeRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    No secrets here. New Grad + Pennsylvania Hospital (not HUP) =

  19. Home health as first job?

    byrd262 replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    It's also important to recognize that not all home care RN work is "skilled" work like trachs, vents, and feeding tubes. Some agencies use their nurses for "supervision" of home health aides, CNAs,...

  20. Any personal experience with Phila U, Georgetown, or Upenn?

    byrd262 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Does anyone have personal experience with the following midwifery programs? --Georgetown --UPenn --Philadelphia University ie. Faculty support, teaching, financial

  21. UK RN/RM work as a CNM in USA?

    byrd262 replied to RNpinky's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Here is a start through Philadelphia University: http://www.philau.edu/midwifery/mscertapo.htm ADVANCED PLACEMENT OPTION FOR NURSE-PRACTITIONERS AND FOREIGN-EDUCATED MIDWIVES The purpose of the APO is...

  22. Any personal experience with Phila U, Georgetown, or Upenn?

    byrd262 replied to byrd262's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Any new

  23. Daily Acitivities of Outpatient Peds Office!

    byrd262 posted a topic in Pediatric

    Can someone please describe the role of an RN working in a busy pediatric office? I am considering a non-hospital position but want to know what to expect. I'm sure that immunizations are a role of...

  24. Daily Acitivities of Outpatient Peds Office!

    byrd262 replied to byrd262's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks!

  25. The most comfortable Nursing Shoes

    byrd262 replied to Tziganka's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I swear by my MBTs. When I first started, I continued wearing my cheap "nursing" shoes from nursing school. Boy was that a joke for those 12-hour shifts. My first week of 3 straight 12s was a...