clhRN2b2010

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  1. postpartum doula

    clhRN2b2010 replied to Ateal17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Likely, only you can answer that. How much support do you have in caring for your own baby? It would be quite difficult if you were a single Mom with few options or rigid child care options. PPD's...

  2. Aamc

    clhRN2b2010 replied to eager1hasbegun's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I've been told no, they will not hire new grad for L&D....however life experience says if you have the right connections, volunteer work, chutzpa....you might be able to swing something. I plan...

  3. Male CNMW?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I had three natural, intervention free birth center births. The last was attended by one of the 3 MW's who staff the center and who happens to be a male. In all honesty, he was very capable, kept...

  4. can you live on nurses salary in cincinnati?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

    i don't mind. we have three young kids, no childcare costs though. my husband would like to be able to focus on ministry and not have to work for a living outside of that-atleast for as long as we...

  5. baltimore..what's it like

    clhRN2b2010 replied to kingedward's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Baltmore is a good city. It has the same issues any major metro area, but once you learn the ins and outs- it's awesome. Old school, blue collar, some trendy younger neighborhoods, still some great...

  6. bachelor's degree question

    clhRN2b2010 replied to Cinnamongirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm doubtful that finishing the BS will directly help you advance in another type of nursing. Do you want to continue in nursing in another capapcity? Look into RN to MSN programs. If you already...

  7. CNM or direct-entry midwife

    clhRN2b2010 replied to smallwonders07's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I just wanted to pipe in that I am also beginning the journey to CNM after planning on DEM for three years and realizing that for all the above reasons and more...it wasn't the best fit....

  8. Help me understand pay scales, please.

    clhRN2b2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am going into nursing from a very different field where everything was straight salary. Can anyone help me understand nurses wages? One is assigned an hourly wage. New nurses here is $22ish. If I...

  9. BSN program at Towson

    clhRN2b2010 replied to goldenstarkist's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you may want to post this in the maryland forumunder the local tab at the top. I am heading to AACC, no NET required and also did not hear of that at UMB. Someone over on the MD forum may have some...

  10. Is this EVERYWHERE???

    clhRN2b2010 replied to EeyoreAddict's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    sounds familiar. our program director said that in previous years, they switched over to the system of requiring 8 pre req's completed before applying and then basing admittance on gpa of pre req's....

  11. Help me understand pay scales, please.

    clhRN2b2010 replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in General Nursing

    That's helpful. I'll take additional insight also. I am just beginning school, but was playing with numbers, hoping I could make enough to support our family after school so DH can advance his ed...

  12. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    clhRN2b2010 replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I was a SAHM for 7 years and a Pharmaceutical Rep for 7 before

  13. Moving to Cincinnati-info wanted

    clhRN2b2010 replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks to both of you. I wonder if anyone can speak to what hospitals are particularly supportive of continueing education? not simply with tuition reimbursement, but really

  14. CCBC-Catonsville Waiting list

    clhRN2b2010 replied to sannmidd's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I think the confusion is that some schools have waiting lists that carry from year to year. CCBC does not have that, but they do have a smaller one (as stated above) just in case someone drops out....

  15. What type of work can I do if I go for this degree?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    How much of an entrapenuer are you? You could work in policy, run your own unique business doing consulting for 40 somethings caring for their parents, write a book,

  16. NP in 3rd world countries? advice pls

    clhRN2b2010 replied to raefactor's topic in Nursing Career

    I too have this in my long term plans. A couple things, I can say. I agree with you that NP is a better choice. The primary reason is that many of the countries you will be looking at do not...

  17. BSN right away or ADN + RN-BSN bridge?

    clhRN2b2010 replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BS degree already and am going the ADN to RN-BSN route. Several reasons: Financial, cost less overall. Proximity, ADN program very close to my home and my kids are young yet. Reputation,...

  18. a CNM who hasn't given birth

    clhRN2b2010 replied to mslinzyann's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I ditto what others have said. I think so many other factors matter more. My last birth was with a Male CNM and he was wonderful, very experianced, excellent manner. It also eliminates that hurdle...