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    Choosing BSN pgm to prep for MSN in Midwifery

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

    I think you should just pick the most convenient, affordable BSN program near you. You really won't have any control about your clinical instructors or clinical sites (or a way to find out this much...
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    CNM working as a doula

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

    I agree you should just explain your midwifery experience to potential clients and you'd likely be fine. I'm in the NYC area and while many doulas are definitely DONA certified, there is enough of a...
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    What have you learned in nursing school that was utter nonsense?

    LibraSunCNM replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    For me it was the camel toe as well, particularly the 8 inches in
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    What have you learned in nursing school that was utter nonsense?

    LibraSunCNM replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    Just
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    What have you learned in nursing school that was utter nonsense?

    LibraSunCNM replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    That's awful! I graduated in 2008, and luckily had an amazing professor for Elder Care Nursing, who was really at the top of the field in terms of gerontology nursing research. We were taught never...
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    LTC is Great

    LibraSunCNM replied to ShaneTeam's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My gramma recently got moved from an assisted living facility to a LTC. The ALF was large, newly renovated, had all kinds of programs for the residents...oh, and had absolutely terrible staffing and...
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    The film: Vaxxed.

    LibraSunCNM replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    This! I work in a public hospital and have taken care of pregnant women disabled from polio, women who have lost children in Africa from vaccine-preventable illnesses, etc., who are all SO GRATEFUL...
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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    LibraSunCNM replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    What the heck? So
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    Path to CNM

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

    Don't be surprised, or too hard on yourself, if that year of experience, then going straight through the master's program doesn't quite happen that fast. I was in my mid-20s, with no kids, with a...
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    Path to CNM

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

    For my midwifery program, mostly clinical problems. The "fluffy" stuff was done during the pre-reqs, like Issues and Trends, Nursing Theory,
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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    LibraSunCNM replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    This is me, every day, sans the cool, effectively blunt accent. "Was the pregnancy planned or was it a surprise?" (one of our required questions on the initial OB visit) "A surprise." (90% of the...
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    Clipping nails at nurse's station

    LibraSunCNM replied to BillieP's topic in General Nursing

    Wow I can't believe people are saying that wouldn't really bother them! I think that's absolutely disgusting and shows a complete lack of understanding of appropriate professional
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    Nitrous Oxide

    LibraSunCNM replied to OBwonKnewbie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, I do it all the time. You just need some help to hold her
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    Look who's back..back again...Jahi's back...

    LibraSunCNM replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info. I live in NJ and was unaware of any of this. I wonder how they transported her from CA to NJ if her doctors in CA were refusing to PEG/trach her for this purpose? And I must...
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    Path to CNM

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

    So I think you have some information confused, I'll try to help you sort it out. It doesn't help that in the U.S., there are multiple pathways to become both a nurse and a midwife, so don't feel bad!...
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    Look who's back..back again...Jahi's back...

    LibraSunCNM replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    This is so disturbing. How is this family paying for her care??? Someone mentioned something about the laws in NJ being different in terms of coverage for care after brain death, but I'm not aware...
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    IL looking to "Legalize" Midwives - what do you think?

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

    Hmmm I'm confused by this. Are they talking about legalizing certified professional midwives? Certified nurse midwives have already been around in IL for quite some time. I do believe I've heard...
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    What are your favorite meals/snacks for work?

    LibraSunCNM replied to jchene's topic in General Nursing

    Greek yogurt with Chia seeds, almonds, cashews, cheddar cheese slices, apples, bananas, Kashi granola bars. I eat 2 scrambled eggs before work, then have the yogurt with chia around 10-11, which...
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    Is Midwifery/ L&D Nursing for me?

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

    Here is a link to the American Midwifery Certification Board, where they have a pretty nice chart detailing the 3 most common types of midwives in the U.S. Technically aside from those 3 types, there...
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    Not Enough Backup-CPS?

    LibraSunCNM replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

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    Words You Hate

    LibraSunCNM replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Orientate! I know it's technically also a correct version of the word, but it's like nails on a chalkboard to
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    Pregnancy brain

    LibraSunCNM replied to Elevelyn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 15 weeks now and generally feel great, but I did feel like I dropped things more often in the first trimester. My husband and I were in a cafe and I was holding a glass bottle of sparkling water....
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    Nurse residency programs--be aware!!

    LibraSunCNM replied to LexiRN6's topic in General Students

    That's horrible! I was in a nurse residency program in NYC and we were already hired to a job on a specific unit and paid a full nurse's salary from day one. No contract was required and there was...
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    Home births gone wrong

    LibraSunCNM replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    57! My goodness. Basically if she has a pacemaker and had valve replacement surgery, that combined with her age risk her out of midwifery care. If she somehow finds a midwife who would accept her,...
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    Is a CNM worth it?

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

    What do you actually want to do on a day-to-day basis after you get your degrees? Work in a clinic only? Attend births? I know that U of Michigan offers a duel CNM/PNP program, which in theory...