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I'm currently in nursing school for my BSN but my ultimate goal is to become a CNM. My question to you is - what can I do as a student and RN to gain experience in midwifery? I'd love to be a birth assistant, but with school I have no extra time take more classes. Is there any type of work I could do? I'll be able to do my OB clinical with midwives - which I think is amazing and I couldn't be more excited. Also, when I become an RN - do they work with midwives? ...also, I'd love to go directly into midwifery school. Thoughts? Thanks so much, I look forward to your comments!

Hmmm... I'm in patho now. I was required to take micro as a pre req. I'm also in my second semester of A & P and have finished all of my chem courses and nutrition. All of the prior info has helped A LOT. If I hadn't had micro or a semester of A and P... and chem behind me, Patho would be really difficult. Patho is a lot of new info but more than that it's a lot of new application of old info. So, pre-reqs *and good grades in them!* - I would think, would be a big deal.

It depends what you want to do... If you really want to be an RN take your pre reqs - which should take two years - and apply for nursing programs through the universities in your area. You'll come out with you bachelors degree and more options later down the road if you decide you want to further your education. If you want to be an LVN ... go for it!

Montana/FVCC by the way, the $1000 is for the year - not a monthly amount :)

I was able to get state assistance for daycare (early childhood scholarship), Pell-grant to cover school and extra $1000 for living expenses, loans (a lot), and copay support from my school (for the extra cost that the childcare scholarship didn't cover) and I work 2 days a week. This covers it... whew. It takes A LOT of planning. It's doable though. You will find help along the way as long as you are sincerely trying (this is what I've found anyway)

Hello all, I am currently in the beginning stages of my education in nursing... I'm taking pre-reqs for the MSU (Montana, not Michigan) BSN program. My end goal is to become an NP. I would like to specialize in woman's health. I know this question has been asked a million times on this site but... BSN straight to NP or BSN... work, then grad school. Or BSN to NP, work as an RN then with experience apply for NP. ??? I am a 26 year old single mom and want to choose the best path economically and, truthfully, I wonder if it would be difficult for me to reenter school after graduation and have been working as an RN. I'm motivated now and don't want to lose momentum. (Ask me how I feel about it in three years :)) I've been interested in health and have wanted to be a nurse for some time. I do, however, want the options that come with an advanced nursing degree. Any advice would be very welcome. Thank you!

I think you are correct in that I can only do as much as I can... preservation. I don't want to find another job, I really like the facility I am at. Just not the corporate mind set. I do just need an adjustment. I'm normally the one saying what you just said. I'm stressed out in general (school, single mom) and I'm doing well with what I have. But it gets to me. And With added stress (more work, more school) I really feel it and it shows. It's hard to accommodate for more work when you don't feel you can take it on. So thank you for telling me what I already know - but needed to hear.

I need help understanding my job, I'm having a really difficult time being a CNA where I work. The people I work with have always been very flexible and accommodating. I like the adminstrative staff, the nurses, the other cnas and the residents. I, however, now, for four hours of my 12 hour shift have 20 people. I have 13 - 16 (helping other aides with those residents that need more than one aide) for the rest of my 8 hour shift. I HATE MY JOB. I am not a CNA to give inadequate care and hurt myself. I hurt when I get off work. I feel like bawling. The residents see what is going on and think that they can't ask me to help them because "I am too busy".... but, that's my job! I want to help, but I can't do anything more than take you to the toilet and RUN out your door. I am so perturbed. I don't want to leave because I am a good aide and will do better than the new person they hire to take my place. However, I don't want to work in this environment. I wouldn't send my child to a daycare where she was neglected because they had either taken on too many kids or they wouldn't hire enough staff. I always go in. I have filled in on numerous occasions. I am just frustrated. I work so hard. I care. CNA's are dime a dozen, though, so who cares, right???? Ugh, do I need an attitude adjustment or do I need to find a new job? I've spent the last 7 mos or so perfectly happy there. But why are they suddenly so OK with slaughtering their employee moral and putting the residents at risk? The Bottom Line. My rant is over. I'm dedicating myself to changing my attitude.