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  1. Vanderbilt question

    cookderosa posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I'm very attracted to the Vanderbilt programs, their midwifery program is especially appealing. I'm even planning a summer trip down to check out the school. For those who have attended or looked...

  2. paging Apgar 10!

    cookderosa posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hello! I remember you well. I want to chat with you more. Can you or someone here help me figure out why I can't send private messages?? I can read them, but I can't find any reason for not being...

  3. I got a J-O-B!

    cookderosa posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Just had to share, I got a job! I'm pretty excited. I finished my CNA in May, and have been trying like crazy to get an L&D job. This is my 5th application (plus 3 outside L&D) but got the...

  4. leading upto midwifery....

    cookderosa posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    So I have 2 RN acceptances for fall. I'm hoping to get some feedback from those who are already CNMs or on their way. I want to make the best decision and get myself into the best position for...

  5. How soon after graduation would you start your ADN to BSN

    cookderosa replied to MickeysMom's topic in General Nursing

    This is like my hospital. They pay $5500 per year (or whatever portion you work, .6 time gets .6 of 5500) toward any BSN, and in return, every year you get the payment requires a year of work. I...

  6. Debt vs No Debt? ADN/BSN?

    cookderosa posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I have 2 acceptances for fall. This is more a question of debt vs no debt? I'm planning on getting my MSN (specifically midwifery) and have a prior non-nursing bachelor's degree. I have 6+ years...

  7. Debt vs No Debt? ADN/BSN?

    cookderosa replied to cookderosa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you both for your thoughts. I'm still thinking it through- though I did have to give the 1st program a $100 deposit but it buys me a little more

  8. I'm thinking about dropping out of nursing school...?

    cookderosa replied to tatempole's topic in General Nursing

    I also think you should finish both. What if....fast forward.....you went on to become a nurse practitioner or other mid-level? Your accounting background would make you a ROCKIN self employed NP,...

  9. Pct interview for davita

    cookderosa replied to cookiemonster84's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Congrats to you!! I just got hired without experience too! It can

  10. I got a J-O-B!

    cookderosa replied to cookderosa's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It seems so! I went yesterday. I've had a hard time finding my childhood records, and my mom has passed away, so they asked me if I wanted them to give them all to me (plus another TB and a flu...

  11. Getting Out

    cookderosa replied to RN0820's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your anxiety!! I'm not a nurse yet, but I'm starting a second career after 20 years in my previous field. So, what I can tell you is more based on my experience as an EMPLOYEE than anything...

  12. compact state school vs not

    cookderosa posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a decision to make. First, I live on the border of 2 states, Illinois and Iowa. Iowa is a compact state, Illinois is not. I live in the non-compact state IL. I've been accepted into 2...

  13. compact state school vs not

    cookderosa replied to cookderosa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you SO MUCH! It absolutely clarifies it, I misunderstood the implication of the NLC. That's really good to

  14. Any advice on changing from nursing to coding specialist?

    cookderosa replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    What about self-employment options? I know 2 doctor's offices that use coders, and they both have self employed workers, one for sure an ex-nurse, other one I don't know. Seems to me that they can...

  15. Considering "Crossing that Line"

    cookderosa replied to Merc529's topic in Illinois Nursing

    **BUT** you'd have to quit working full time. Make no mistake, accelerated means accelerated. Some schools may even require you "sign" something that you agree not to work. I just had my aBSN...

  16. Which online chemistry is best

    cookderosa replied to nycpicurn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No it's not listed any differently at Ocean. You can (and should) call the registrar's office of the school you are considering and ask- they'll tell

  17. ? Re: mother's size and ability to push out 'big' baby

    cookderosa replied to blueindigo79's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I know that a few examples does not make a rule, but I am 5 foot 5 and weigh 135 pounds. I birthed babies of the following weights: 8# 12 oz, 12#, 11# 10oz, 9# 11 oz all lady partslly. FWIW my shoe...

  18. Pre nursing vs nursing which one is more difficult?

    cookderosa replied to European's topic in General Students

    Perfect glimpse at the kind of people & attitudes you'll be dealing with. It's not too late to take the

  19. Adventures in the McDonald's drive-through...

    cookderosa replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You're

  20. Vanderbilt question

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

    That's great to know!! I'm very attracted to this school, and what I have is from the website (links below). When I compare them side by side, these are the classes on the NMW list that are NOT on...

  21. Vanderbilt question

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

    >> Thank you for answering!! When I looked at the two curriculum side by side, it seemed like the dual track had a lot less midwifery classes (not clinical). Has this been your experience that...

  22. Highest paid nursing field?

    cookderosa replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 40 years old with a husband and 4 kids. I'm also a career changer. Money is never enough of a reason to do anything you don't want to do. But, money matters. I look at the money as...

  23. quit nursing after med errors?

    cookderosa replied to ris_03tdgz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No. Slow down, and take your time. Multi-tasking is a skill for the skilled lol. Also, you will make more mistakes- be ready for your next one and the 25 after that. Bigger picture IMO is that you...

  24. Am I Being Unreasonable?

    cookderosa replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    I'd walk. Further more, without even having worked a single shift, I wouldn't put it on my resume either. It wasn't a fit- don't look back. If it ever comes up (unlikely!) you can say "yes, I was...

  25. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

    cookderosa replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    Don't take this the wrong way, but dressing like Lady Ga Ga isn't professional, it's obnoxious. I'm 40, however, when I was young I had a lot of good role models that taught me how to dress in...