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  1. Anyone else applying to Frontier class 81 CNEP?

    redbeads posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Is there anyone else out there applying for Class 81? I know the application deadline is April 26, but I sent my application in the early part of March and still have not had any confirmation email...

  2. Anyone else applying to Frontier class 81 CNEP?

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

    Yes, I was accepted to Class 79 and start the end of September. Good luck to you, Frontier is like no other school on earth and the best place to get your CNM

  3. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    redbeads replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have a job. With benefits. And Dental insurance. Been a nurse for 16 years and took a pay cut in '97 with a pay freeze for 3 years. No regrets for me. When I started, I made 12.50/hr, now I make...

  4. In your opinion, was this an inappropriate assignment?

    redbeads replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think you just have to let it go... As you said, you felt comfortable taking this assignment, you took good care of the patient and that's what matters. If, in the future, you find a certain...

  5. Question for Electronic charting for Labor, Delivery and beyond

    redbeads replied to CarrieRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My facility does around 8,000 deliveries/year. On labor and delivery we use OBTV tracevue. This system does not interface with Cerner, the system that the rest of the hospital uses. We use Cerner...

  6. Post emergency C-Section information needed

    redbeads replied to peachmouse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your questions are somewhat confusing as I do not see how they are related to "post emergency c-section information". And what kind of packet are you referring to? Something to help educate...

  7. Anyone here an RNC?

    redbeads replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Except for the 500.00 bonus part, this is exactly what my institution has. I did it, had mixed feelings about it b/c I really don't think I was any smarter or a better nurse after I took the exam...

  8. Cervidil by labor nurse

    redbeads replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't believe that we have a policy ....just depends. Sometimes the nurses place it, sometimes the docs do. I've done it plenty, but usually just ask what the docs preference is. I can tell you...

  9. Help choosing an online program

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

    For me, a brick and mortar institution was not an option. I am not a graduate, in fact, I am just beginning my journey, but I have chosen Frontier. I know many nurse-midwives in my area who are...

  10. Who is using amnisure??

    redbeads replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, she said that she gets good results with spec exams and simply doesn't feel that amnisure is often, if ever, necessary to r/o rupture. Although she didn't mention the cost factor, others have....

  11. Who is using amnisure??

    redbeads replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I spoke with one of our practitioners who works in our triage unit where we do many r/o ruptures every day. She said that she rarely uses the amnisure, but when she does, she treats any positive test...

  12. Who is using amnisure??

    redbeads replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My gut reaction is don't use a test that you're not going to trust....but, I will talk to the practitioners that use this on our floor and get back to you. I know that it is quite expensive and we...

  13. Epidural management in RN scope of practice?

    redbeads replied to Selke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.awhonn.org/awhonn/binary.content.do?name=Resources/Documents/pdf/5_Epidural.pdf This is the link to the AWHONN position of management of an epidural in laboring

  14. Help-updating resume-"Newer" Nurse

    redbeads replied to stustressed's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good luck to

  15. Help-updating resume-"Newer" Nurse

    redbeads replied to stustressed's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know this is not a response to your question, but...... have you shadowed at the hospital you are applying for? You say that you like the hospital you are at right now which is a HUGE...

  16. Could I like OB even if I'm an "all natural" kind of girl?

    redbeads replied to lalalalexi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your post makes me think of this paraphrased quote: "You're either part of the problem or you're part of the solution." I say, bring on your "all natural kind of girl" attitude and help solve the...

  17. What makes a good L&D nurse?

    redbeads replied to knittingmonster's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I commend you for wanting to prepare yourself ahead of time for your upcoming clinical rotation....I wish every student nurse would do this. These are things I tell student nurses that follow me:...

  18. Just curious...Do nurses hate Birth Plans?

    redbeads replied to chnc1024's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been a labor and delivery nurse for 15 years and have run across every kind of birth plan imaginable.....I think they are great!!! Even with the so-called unreasonable ones, at least I know...

  19. Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing-FNP Program

    redbeads replied to ms_sheesh's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Absolutely! I feel your pain....sounds like Frontier is losing out on this one. Have you spoken to the head of the department directly? Just a

  20. TDAP Immunization

    redbeads replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good to know...point

  21. TDAP Immunization

    redbeads replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

  22. TDAP Immunization

    redbeads replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I believe a reason for giving the rubella vaccine right before the mom leaves the hospital is b/c it has a small amount of live virus in it....so this decreases exposure for others in the

  23. Certified Nurse Midwife vs. Women's Health NP?

    redbeads replied to whatshername's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It actually would be alot easier to do this the other way around. That is, become a CNM, then get certified as a WHNP after that. Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing has this program....

  24. once again... about effacement

    redbeads replied to MidniteLaborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Eventually the light bulb moment will happen, trust me. In the meantime, don't sweat it! If you are really concerned about it, or absolutely need to have an accurate effacement for whatever reason,...

  25. Confused about Variability & Decelerations

    redbeads replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A variable, by definition, HAS to drop down by at least 15 beats or more