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Thank you so much for that, it all helps! I think the bones of the work will be remarkably similar, the things that will be the stumling blocks for me will be the pharmacology, the protocols and the differing role with the MDs. That all aside (easily said isnt it) it should be money for old rope (I hope!!!). We shall see. Will work hard this weekend to make a portfolio that is up to date, as mine is woefully old. Thanks!!

Hi there, I am a Uk trained midwife and I am going for my first interview next week as an Obstetric nurse on L&D (Nova Scotia). I wanted to know anything that might be of some use. Would it be of any use to go with a professional profile/portfolio as we do in the UK? Are there any places online someone can direct me to so that I can read more about the current issues effecting obstetrics in Canada, specifically Nova scotia. Are there any nurses here working in NS? I would appreciate any information!!:bowingpur Thanks, Rachel x

I have only been able to speak to HR and they are being very evasive, saying that there are 5 full time equivalent posts in the Birth Unit, which I assume means all 3 areas..............but may mean L&D only. Personally I am less inclined to work in L&D right now, as I need to work 2-3 12 hour shifts a week and being shut in a room with one client during that whole shift might make me want to kill myself :chuckle. But needs must and I am ready to get started regardless. Should ask that specific question though shouldnt I. Thanks for that timely reminder.

Hi there, this is my first post, so feel free to go easy on me I am a UK trained nurse and midwife, but I have worked in the last few years in New Zealand as a midwife in a rural area. I have an open work permit and I live now in Nova Scotia. I have just recently started the process of getting transcripts from the UK and getting assessed by the provincial nursing body (crnns), and hope to get a temporary license and will sit the CRNE this year (omg!). Anyway, I would love to hear from similarly qualified nurses who can shed some light upon the role of the obs nurse. Also want to know if a professional profile or portfolio will help in anyway. And where do I go online to find the hot, current topics relating to this area? I want to look well read and somewhat up on the news worthy issues in the field. :bowingpur Any advice very welcome! Off to bury myself in google searches and mindboggling info! Rachel x