fertile_myrtle

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, and since the homebirth of my child(ren) I have a...

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 talk creeps in now and again. I am married, work par...

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 (finally) be able to continue my education. I went in...

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

Teehee! Mostly I go by Myrtle.

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 didn't waste time doing things like cooking, cleaning,...

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 ridiculous. I mean... we have five kids and a mortgage and...

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 (finally) be able to continue my education. I went ...

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 experience, and the phone interview. She told me I'd...

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 Backyardigan's was playing in the background, my heart was a l...

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. xoxo

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

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 though. I'd like to just be able to work per diem.

Thanks everyone. The support is wonderful.

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 excited.

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 anytime.

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

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 suffering. It is pain with a purpose and that is...

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 reminded that birth is normal. I make it one of my prio...

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 feeling is normal and good. I tell her that her bo...

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 what to expect. This is all I've ever wanted and ...

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

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