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Hello there my fellow birthworkers! I just recently passed boards and officially a CNM!! I have been interviewing and have 2 offers so far! Just wondering if you can give any advice on what to look for in first Midwife job! 1. University ho...

Okay yeah that makes sense!! Thanks so much for your advice!!

Thanks for your response! The first job doesn't seem to offer much support as it seems pretty busy, kind of like a hospitalist cnm role (youre on your own, sink or swim). The second job has a couple of seasoned midwives that seem nice enough to ...

LOL! No worries!! So does that mean you're going to do the Whnp!!?? Awesome!! You're gonna love it☺

@atyourcervixxWhich WHNP program offers CenteringPregnancy? Did you mean training to facilitate and run A CenteringPregnancy program?? Tell me more!!?

Hey! I would totally do the dual program! Here's why...you want to be on the labor floor. WHNP may exclude you from that in some states. You are more marketable with both. A LOT of places hire CNMs over Mps because they can deliver if they have to (i...

Hey guys! If you're a full time RN at Johns Hopkins hospital or Johns hopkins university, does anyone know what their tuition reimbursement/remission policies are?? Does anyone know how much they'll cover for tuition, especially if attending johns Ho...

Hi! So I'm a WHNP and I do understand the dilemma! When I was applying for my Master's, I applied for both the NP and CNM program as I love women's health (and they didn't have a dual option! I ended up choosing the WHNP program because it worked for...

I agree with you Numenor! I do think the majority of DNP programs are fluff and you're pretty much doing the same thing as in an MSN research class. It drove me crazy for yeeears and I refused to get a DNP as well. My feelings about this were SUPER s...

I started at an OBGYN office as an NP a month ago, was hired to replace an MD and help with influx of patients. There are 6 medical assistants, 1 RN and 6 MDs. This office has never had an NP, so it's new role to the office and to the patients. I ca...

Just a quick update! I ended up resigning from the position. I was fighting too many battles and outing too many fires. It was exhausting! It really put a bad taste in my mouth for clinic work in a private office. Hoping I will be able to find a grou...

I believe it! I do agree that they are seemingly looking for someone to do the role of nurse and NP. it's definitely not what we discussed on interview so my impression of the role was different. And yes, people hear "NURSE practitioner" and they jus...

Thanks For the advice! I agree that helping here and there adds confusion. There really is no one person to talk to...i expressed my thoughts in a meeting but to no avail. I will try again this week, but I'm starting to conclude that this place was j...

I see patients with the doctors for now...which is why I say no to these other requests. There is so much more involved in my actual role that I could use that time for. Smh...just kinda mad at myself that I ended up in this situation. I know I have ...

I agree with not doing anything the doctors don't do. I started saying no to the requests of giving injections, drawing blood etc. One of the doctors told me that my attitude is "bad" bc I'm expected to do whatever is asked of me. I don't think they ...

I agree that it's quite bizarre! I think the office is trying to cut corners as I'd be cheaper than MD. I do receive NP salary though, but I guess with the expectation of playing a dual role, which is deceiving. *sigh*

Thanks, sounds like a good idea. I want the experience and am willing to be a team player. However, respect is non negotiable.

Yeah, that's exactly what I thought. Things are just harder bc I feel like I have to set the tone/standards bc they've never had an NP. But I also have to kinda teach everyone about the role without seeming stuckup. It's exhausting!

Hey LovePurple, Congrats on being an RN!!! I am also a lover of fitness! I am in the process of getting my personal training certification. I was looking into IFTA, but it's not accredited. I am also studying for the ACSM Health Fitness Specialist ex...

Thanks so much DLStango! The info you provided was really helpful! Thanks for the advice! I plan on starting in the hospital sometime soon for my fundamental experience. But I am looking into other aspects of nursing. I love the pt teaching/ health p...

Hi all! I was just browsing and this post caught my attention. I am a new grad RN and I'm interested in community/public health nsg. Just wanted to know if case management would fall into this category? It sounds like something that I would love doin...

Thanks so much! Very helpful!

HELP!!! Is there anyone out there who is enrolled in Downstate's FNP or WHNP program? I am very interested in both MSN programs. Are the programs hard to get into? Do you know if they have a dual degree FNP/WHNP? Where are your clinicals generally ba...

Soso, I really think that you should go for the WHNP/MPH program if that's what you really want to do! If I could find a program like that here in ny, i'd jump at the chance! I say go for it!!! Thanks, itshanrtym!!!!!!!

Hello all, I am interested in working for the community and being involved in public health as I love the education/prevention aspects of nursing. I am a new grad rn (bsn), looking forward to pursue either a msn/mph degree or a whnp. I would love to...