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  1. Class 64!

    Smark35 replied to CNM2B's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Congratulations, HeritageRN !! Hope to join you there! Shannon

  2. Can you be a CNM and have a life, too?

    Smark35 replied to jenny456's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Epiphany, ROFL!! Your post cracked me up.:chuckle I love it when people tell it like it is. From what I have seen of the CNM's I work with, the answer is no, but there is enormous fulfillment and...

  3. At Frontier Bound (right now!)

    Smark35 replied to studentnurserachel's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Studentnurserachel, Keep us posted! I want to hear all about it. You are SO lucky to be there right now.

  4. being a mom and a student

    Smark35 replied to PinkPeony7's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Goozgog, My heart goes out to you and your family. It's horrible to feel so torn between things that are important to you. As an experienced L&D nurse, I can tell you that the first year or so of...

  5. Frontier Clinicals..

    Smark35 replied to iloveginger's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Ginger, It is my understanding that the school will supply you with a list based on your zip code of CNM's in your area. You then have to contact them to ask them to precept you for your clinical...

  6. Papers and APA, argh!

    Smark35 replied to ERNurse752's topic in Post Graduate Students

    ERnurse752, I have been looking into the Perrla software, too. I was wondering if anyone on this board has used Perrla, endnote, or reference point. Those are the big ones I've been reading about. As...

  7. potential job conflict

    Smark35 replied to lifelong's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just another thought.... If you're really concerned about the fallout from being direct, lie. Act a little disappointed, and say that when you asked about the information again, they informed you that...

  8. Interested in becoming a midwive nurse...

    Smark35 replied to momofboygirltwins03's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Momofboygirltwins03, I am waiting to hear if I'm accepted into the midwifery school I applied to, but I work with several CNM's and I'll share what I've seen. Pros-You will have more autonomy as an...

  9. Question for Frontier students

    Smark35 replied to Smark35's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    RiverRunner, Thanks so much for all the info! I really appreciate it. I sure hope I get in, it sounds like a wonderful school.

  10. FNP vs. CPM?

    Smark35 replied to Serenyd's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Seren21, CNM's are a diverse group of practitioners. While some do support the medical model of childbirth, the vast majority practice whatever variant of the midwifery model they feel most...

  11. being a mom and a student

    Smark35 replied to PinkPeony7's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Pinkpeony, My advice to you is to get your education, then have your children. You are very young. I was an LPN when my son was born, and returned to school when he was two. I had to work part...

  12. Aspiring CNMs who work L&D

    Smark35 replied to bebeleche's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Bebeleche, I wanted to be a nurse midwife when I started in L&D, and I disclosed this in my interview. I don't think it painted me in a bad light. Now, if you say your future plans include...

  13. When they say 30 hrs at Frontier a week of studying part time, do they really mean it

    Smark35 replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Rhiannon, I had my telephone interview for Frontier last week. I am applying for the ADN-MSN bridge, CNEP program. In addition to asking questions,the bridge coordinator was also telling me about the...

  14. Interview for Frontier tomorrow!

    Smark35 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I had applied late for the RN-MSN program that starts in December, and thought I would have to wait until February to even be considered, but I just received a phone call from the director of the...

  15. Interview for Frontier tomorrow!

    Smark35 replied to Smark35's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Jen, I'm sure you'll get in! You sound very qualified. She also mentioned that they put five people on the wait list, as well. So, I wonder what happens to the other ones? Do we have to reapply if we...

  16. Interview for Frontier tomorrow!

    Smark35 replied to Smark35's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Well, I had my interview! Dr. Voss was wonderful, it lasted almost 1/2 hour! She said I will still be considered for the December admission, even though my application was late. She also said there...

  17. A few CNM questions

    Smark35 replied to Smark35's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Zahria, My colleague went to University of Illinois. I am guessing they receive a somewhat more medically oriented background than some midwifery schools. You are right in that comment about the AMA....

  18. A few CNM questions

    Smark35 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi! I've been lurking on this board for a while now, and I decided it's time to join and post. I've been an RN in an LDRP for 10 yrs. I've recently been agonizing between my desire to go back for...

  19. Rescheduled Frontier Interview

    Smark35 replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Congratulations on your interview, RNlabornurse4u! I have been lurking for a while and finally decided to join and post. I applied to Frontier for the RN-MSN, but my application was after the July 28...