midwife228

midwife228

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  1. L&D “extremes”

    midwife228 replied to SDtraumamama18's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have worked in small community hospitals and large teaching hospitals, in L&D, Postpartum and NICU as a nurse for 18 years and 19 years as a midwife, so these are collective statistics from all...

  2. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows when you’re a labor and delivery nurse.

    midwife228 replied to Lampritl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Beautifully said, Lampritl! And so very

  3. Primrose Oil for Cervical Ripening

    midwife228 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    In the practice that I previously worked in, we had women insert 3000-4000 mg. of primrose oil capsules lady partslly at bedtime, starting at 36-37 weeks, for cervical ripening. I have read since...

  4. Employer perception of online CNM programs?

    midwife228 replied to lissa.the.cocoa's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I can't answer for employers as a group but I can tell you that my degree is from Stony Brook and I was never questioned about it in job interviews. I have worked in private practices and now am in a...

  5. The midwifes role

    midwife228 replied to Purple_Nelly's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    It's interesting that Medicaid requires the use of CNMs for low-risk pregnancies where you are; what a great idea! Midwives have a proven record of effectiveness with at-risk populations. I hope...

  6. CNM? Confused...

    midwife228 replied to ambach's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Ask your nursing professor what she means by that comment. Is she referring to the cost of malpractice insurance? If so, that cost is usually paid by your employer as part of your contract as a...

  7. About CNM Nurse

    midwife228 replied to earthie's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    As an RN, you have the degree requirement to pursue a CNM. You would now need to apply to a university-based CNM program. Some require L&D experience as an RN and I would recommend this; the...

  8. Future student looking for good NMW reads

    midwife228 replied to MaineMan88's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I would agree with all of the above suggestions, as well as "Sisters on a

  9. some truths about CNM salaries and benefits

    midwife228 replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    If being a midwife is your passion, it's about more than the salary. I have taken pay cuts for jobs I really wanted as a CNM. But the availability of midwife jobs is another issue to look at. I...

  10. some truths about CNM salaries and benefits

    midwife228 replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    It is ridiculously high - around $25,000 per year for midwives in private practice. Compare that to $2500 which is what it was when I started my first CNM job just 10 years ago. I work for a health...

  11. some truths about CNM salaries and benefits

    midwife228 replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I have worked in 2 private practices, one in a large suburban practice and the other in a small community hospital-owned practice, and now am working on-staff for a large health care provider so I...

  12. CNM Programs at Frontier and Stony Brook

    midwife228 replied to *slm*'s topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am a Stony Brook grad, though I will say that I have utmost respect for the Frontier program. Since I am a NY resident, Stony Brook had the advantage of NY state resident tuition, though I came...

  13. 49 Years old

    midwife228 replied to sissykim's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    The oldest I've seen personally was 47 - but hey, that's only 2 years different! How are you feeling? What kind of OB provider do you have? They would likely consider you high risk based on age but...

  14. Upcoming male CNM student seeking perspective

    midwife228 replied to MaineMan88's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi Nate, I also say "go for it"! One of my best instructors in Midwifery School was a male CNM. I also know many nurses who worked with him when he was doing clinical midwifery and they all said...

  15. MANA Conference

    midwife228 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Anybody going to the 2010 MANA Conference? I am hoping to, (waiting to see if my employer still has Continuing Education money that will pay for part of

  16. MANA Conference

    midwife228 replied to midwife228's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Near Nashville, Tennessee. They're doing a "roast" of The Farm Midwives, along with lots of good conference content. I'm really hoping I can

  17. For CNMs: How to get through hospital L&D experience needed for grad school?

    midwife228 replied to exactlywatt's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I agree with Joyrochelle - it's better to experience some of those bad things that can happen in labor while you're in a hospital where you have a support team (of sorts, at least) before you are out...

  18. Transition from RN to CNM within the same facility??

    midwife228 replied to CNM 26.2's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    It's difficult for sure. I actually did my clinical midwifery training in the same unit where I was also working as an L&D nurse at the time and that was hard too. I have worked on that same...

  19. An OB's Birth Plan

    midwife228 replied to Poppy_Petal's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations!! I'm so glad you had the birth you wanted! I wish your birth experience were an option for more women. I think the only way things change is from consumer demand and if you think...

  20. Talking to a CNM

    midwife228 replied to what2donow's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I have had 3 very different employment experiences and I will try to share them briefly. I am certainly willing to share more details by PM if you want; I have not tried that from this site either...

  21. Talking to a CNM

    midwife228 replied to what2donow's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am sure that any local midwives you contact will be willing to give you information. I am a practicing CNM and would also be willing to answer whatever questions I can. I am currently a staff...

  22. great midwife book

    midwife228 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Has anyone else read "Lady's Hands, Lion's Heart: a Midwife's Saga" by Carol Leonard? It was given to me as a birthday gift by one of my closest midwife friends and it is great! I think I...

  23. Hard to stay interested in this forum once graduated

    midwife228 replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I'm another practicing CNM here. It would be nice to have conversations with other practicing midwives about what we do. How do you get to be part of the Sage Femmes group? I used to be on a...

  24. The Cervix hunt

    midwife228 replied to Mary C's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It does take lots and lots of exams to feel like you really "get it". And then there are still those posterior cervixes!! I, too, have short fingers and often use the bedpan or fists-under-the-hips...

  25. Anyone here who went to L&D as a new grad?

    midwife228 replied to twoangels's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went directly to L&D as a new grad - to a high-risk L&D unit no less! I didn't even know what questions to ask but I have never had any regrets. Actually I learned so much in that unit...