kirchnerfamily

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1. Is finding OB backup getting harder? Easier? Why?

   kirchnerfamily posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

   It seems like CNM's are losing hospital privileges around here in Minnesota due to OB's who do not want to back them up. As a doula, just trying to understand this...is it simple politics? Or is it...

2. Who is in the OR during a c-section?

   kirchnerfamily replied to kirchnerfamily's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks everyone! So, the person that is helping the main OB...is a resident? Or intern? Or another OB? Or an MD? Or could be any??? And what is the role of the OB nurse during a c-sec? It seems to me...

3. Who is in the OR during a c-section?

   kirchnerfamily posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi! I'm trying to put together a little handout on c-sec's and I wanted to have a figure to represent mom and baby with stick people representing the folks in the OR. Going off of what I have...

4. how much do you make?

   kirchnerfamily replied to sabby09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   12.50 an hour brand new in Twin Cities MN at LTC

5. National American University???

   kirchnerfamily replied to LadyBug0387's topic in General Nursing

   Private college is expensive! I attened the NAU nursing orientation and they very clearly go over all of the costs and requirements. Honestly, after 2 years at Inver and dealing with what HAS to be...

6. Any one waiting to Hear from Inver Hills?

   kirchnerfamily replied to inpatientlywaiting's topic in General Nursing

   So....did you get in? Inver letters are

7. Anyone heard from schools yet?

   kirchnerfamily replied to MauriceRC's topic in General Nursing

   I heard from Inver. I'm #51...they are taking 50 for spring...so as long as 1 person drops out between the 60 Fall and 50 Spring people, I'm

8. Need Help! Testing out of CNA Course in MN?

   kirchnerfamily replied to Cari001's topic in General Nursing

   That is what I said. And Pearson vue is correct!!! I took it at inver and I was on the registry within a week after taking the test. I have the exact same license as other

9. Waiting to hear from Inver Hills on acceptance

   kirchnerfamily replied to kirchnerfamily's topic in General Nursing

   Still haven't heard either way When did you find out? The program has the same application so I'm assuming I must find out

10. Waiting to hear from Inver Hills on acceptance

    kirchnerfamily replied to kirchnerfamily's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! Yeah, I'm nervous about the lack of CNA work time but...hey, I can't take the pay cut either! Still waiting. They said end of Marchish but here it is...and still no letter. I won't...

11. Need Help! Testing out of CNA Course in MN?

    kirchnerfamily replied to Cari001's topic in General Nursing

    I just tested out without taking the class! It was like $125 bucks to do it. Pearson Vue was the company. You can download the skills book free on their

12. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    kirchnerfamily replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've done both. Bottlefed exclusively one child and breastfed exclusively another. There is no difference in their health or intelligence or my relationship with them. I've come to the conclusion that...

13. Not sure if I should get all pre-reqs done first??? Advice?

    kirchnerfamily replied to Roxy0628's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I never assumed they did. However, that being obvious (not all schools alike), your GPA from high school or ACT test score really means diddly squat if you are going back to school 10 or 20 years...

14. Not sure if I should get all pre-reqs done first??? Advice?

    kirchnerfamily replied to Roxy0628's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can't GET into the program here unless you HAVE completed all your nursing pre-req's. It's just too competative. They want you to show that you can go for a year or two and get excellent grades...

15. Waiting to hear from Inver Hills on acceptance

    kirchnerfamily posted a topic in General Nursing

    Lord I HATE this wait. I have the credits and the gpa but only a month of CNA expirience so....I'm doubtful but hopeful. Who else is waiting on Inver? Is it March