byrd262 BSN, RN

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 patient and there were indentations in her skull....

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 recruit.

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 challenging no matter what your major is. You should consi...

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, then you are not getting a representation of what i...

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 be about their retention rate (after the start of ...

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 have to find your own clinical sites. If the site e...

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 midwifery care. So, they are hiring CNMs. This also make...

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" rules. If the requirement is WHNP, then a CNM-onl...

Do an accelerated BSN then a MSN in Nurse-Midwifery.

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 essays.

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 importantly, you only have to work 3- 12 hour shifts a...

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 MSN program. It depends on the school.

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 a state affiliate meeting. The ACNM website has a...

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 hospital visitors have to check in at the front securi...

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 business card starting with L&D nurse manager up to a...

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, no background check, no notarizing, no picture! I...

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 FBI, Childline, nor my PA State Police background ...

No secrets here. New Grad + Pennsylvania Hospital (not HUP) = $27/hr

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, and LPNs. The RN makes visits to make sure the patie...

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

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 to assure sound preparation in midwifery, while m...

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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 the RN but what else? Phone triage? Patient/family e...

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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 nightmare, I felt like my feet were going to fall off. Rea...