fertile_myrtle

fertile_myrtle

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  1. Homebirth... anyone catching babies at home?

    fertile_myrtle posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am a L&D nurse in my local, rural, community hospital. We have no birth centers. I also assist a CNM that has her own homebirth practice. I went into nursing as a stepping stone to midwifery,...

  2. Any CNMs with families/small kids?

    fertile_myrtle posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am starting Frontier's Bridge (CNEP) program this April (Frontier Bound is in Feb!!) and this has been my dream for a very long time. I am very excited, but now the self doubt and negative self...

  3. ADN-MSN Bridge Program at FSMFN

    fertile_myrtle posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I have applied to Frontier's Bridge program (for the Feb 2009 session) and I am now just waiting for my phone interview. Suggestions? I feel the need for a little pep talk... I am very excited to...

  4. Any CNMs with families/small kids?

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

    Judy! Thank you for your encouragement. :) My little one needs to nurse now, but I'll be back later with a few

  5. Any CNMs with families/small kids?

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

    Teehee! Mostly I go by

  6. Any CNMs with families/small kids?

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

    Thank you Bree. That's how I got through my ADN program. I had the three oldest and was pregnant with my fourth at the end. Everyone thought I was crazy, but I just prioritized, scheduled, and...

  7. Discouraging post...opinions?

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

    I am so passionate about midwifery and homebirth. I remember after assisting at my first homebirth I told my husband that I would do it for the rest of my life for free. I know that sounds...

  8. ADN-MSN Bridge Program at FSMFN

    fertile_myrtle posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have applied to Frontier's Bridge program (for the Feb 2009 session) and I am now just waiting for my phone interview. Suggestions? I feel the need for a little pep talk... I am very excited to...

  9. Update on my Bridge interview:

    fertile_myrtle posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I feel the interview went well and she actually told me so. She siad the review process goes by a "point system" which awards points for: GPA, neatness of file, experience, veteran status, ER/ICU...

  10. Update on my Bridge interview:

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

    no no no... I think you just get "extra" points if you have experience in those units. I wish I would have asked more questions, but you know... my preschooler was begging for milk, The...

  11. Update on my Bridge interview:

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

    Yes, I believe that is what she meant. My head was spinning at that point... so... Yes, I am feeling REALLY positive still... even if it isn't going to happen in Feb... it IS going to happen.

  12. Financing your education

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

    We have five children and I work PT. I am anticipating SOME financial aid, but will be relying mostly on loans and

  13. ADN-MSN Bridge Program at FSMFN

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

    I am pretty sure I'll have to keep some PT hours at work while I am in school. Other Frontier alumni have assured me that this is possible, with proper discipline. I am still nervous about it...

  14. ADN-MSN Bridge Program at FSMFN

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

    Thanks everyone. The support is

  15. ADN-MSN Bridge Program at FSMFN

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

    Thanks, andy! I have pretty good band memories too... never went to camp though. I'll update. My phone interview is Monday! Days away now! I am really

  16. What is your risk in a doula role as an RN?

    fertile_myrtle replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am an RN that assists in homebirths in my area. I do not assist in a "doula" role though. I am a birth assistant for the attending CNM. Feel free to PM me

  17. ADN-MSN Bridge Program at FSMFN

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

    Oh I am very excited for your Frontier Bound! You must post and update how it

  18. New way to assess pain in laboring women

    fertile_myrtle replied to LaborLovinRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Now I'm just rambling... but I also want to add that there is a difference between pain and suffering. I think it is possible for a woman to feel pain during contx or during labor, but she may not be...

  19. New way to assess pain in laboring women

    fertile_myrtle replied to LaborLovinRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I am charting my pain assesment I use a "nurses note" and describe what is occuring for labor/pain management. In my notes I can use those words... but not to my patient. Women need to be...

  20. New way to assess pain in laboring women

    fertile_myrtle replied to LaborLovinRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, I guess when I am interacting with my patients, I don't find the need to actually say the word "contraction." When I am talking with them, I make sure to tell them that every sensation she is...

  21. ADN-MSN Bridge Program at FSMFN

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

    Hello? Please, FSMFN students... I know you are out there! I really hope to get in to Class 65 (Feb 2009) and would like to connect with someone that has gone to Frontier Bound recently so as to know...

  22. New way to assess pain in laboring women

    fertile_myrtle replied to LaborLovinRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I rarely use negative words during a labor. I NEVER use the word pain. I don't even like the word "contraction"

  23. Stadol frequency in labor

    fertile_myrtle replied to RAIZIE's topic in Ob/Gyn

    1mg q hour IVP we also do 5/5 of Nubain. another practioner has a fondness for a vistaril/phenergan