Lilnurse0803

A scene like this was enough to make me want to turn around and go back home. There were many nights I came on shift to a scenario like this and just wanted to cry. This definitely made for a "fun" night. At least, we were busy and time flew by quickly.

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Hello all, I've been offline from Allnurses.com for a number of years now, but recently reignited my passion for nursing after working in the insurance/risk management world for the last 4 years. I worked as a L&D nurse a few years ago and had to leave due to health reasons that resolved and two babies in under 2 years. Now, I am seriously considering pursuing my MSN and getting back into scrubs. Presently, I am working on my application packet to Frontier's Class 157 CNM program. I am interested in hearing from you lovely folks on your experience and the process as it moves along. I am excited and feel renewed again. What is killing me slowly is putting together a solid portfolio (i have a BA in a field other than nursing) without having written or published any articles or received any fancy awards. I hope they can see my bright smile and hopeful heart while reviewing my application. I wish all the best to you all applying (and already accepted to Frontier). :)

This is quite scary and heart wrenching to know in light of the fact that NYC has lost several hospitals in the last couple of years. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/six_city_hosps_in_critical_condition_JDR8dg9i4uQQSZmFelMIEJ?CMP=OTC-rss&FEEDNAME=

Thank you so much, ♪♫ in my ♥ I am taking a Pharmacotherapeutic course soon and definitely need a review/study aid that I can use to brush up before the course starts; this works very well!

Wow, nocturnalnurse, that is really heartbreaking especially since the mom was being treated prior to her death. An article like this can help healthcare members be more aware to look for and treat these complaints differently. As we know, pregnancy puts great strain on the heart due to increased work load and blood/fluid volume thereby exacerbating a weaker heart. Even a normal heart can develop issues during pregnancy putting a women at risk for heart disease. While all deaths are not preventable, we may be able to catch some before they end up like this one and decrease this alarming and increasing rate of maternal mortality. In the hospitals I have worked in, we have a high risk population of women from a variety of ethnic backgrounds with history of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, etc. that would raise a red flag if and when certain signs and symptoms manifested itself. The undiagnosed heart conditions that previously caused no issues or the healthy heart would be harder to catch, unless standard prenatal testing included a thorough CV workup. So many things to think about when addressing this problem. I just hope this trend can change for the better.

Below please find a link from AWHONN with regards to an alarming issue not commonly assessed for in pregnant and postpartum women: "According to a new report out of CA, the number of maternal deaths in the state has doubled in recent years, mirroring a disturbing trend nationwide. The investigation uncovered something else: the largest proportion of pregnancy-related deaths, about 1 in 5, appears to be caused by heart disease, including cardiomyopathy. Would you recognize the presentation of this deadly cardiac problem?" http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/06/20/heart-disease-poses-surprising-threat-to-new-moms.html

RI Nurse, I did get a job in a teaching hospital on a L&D unit as a new graduate. I am blessed to have received such an opportunity knowing how competitive this field is and how many places would not give a new graduate such a position without prior nursing experience. I have been away from nursing, working in an insurance company, for the last couple of years but am blessed to have the opportunity to come back to my first love. I had to leave because of some family issues and could only return when the economy took a nasty dive. This left me with no option (needed full-time with benefits) but to get a full-time position so that I could support myself. Not one day has gone by that I don't think about coming back, however, having a baby 2 years ago and then expecting another put that on hold until now. This is my time to come back and pick up where I left off. I wish you the very best and let us know how things go with your second interview. Lilnurse

Hello, As NurseKitten and the other posters suggested, if you have a good feeling about this, go right on ahead. I am currently 34 weeks pregnant and took my chance going on an interview last week for a night position on a labor and delivery unit. I was hesitant at first because I figured they would pass me by, but I had a feeling that I should not pass up this opportunity. I interviewed with the recruiter, nurse manager, head nurse, and a staff nurse on L&D unit and when the time came for them to ask me when I could start work, I was honest. I explained that I was expecting within the next 6 weeks and that I wanted to spend at least 8 weeks at home with my baby before heading off to work. They sent me to the waiting room to complete an application while they discussed the interview/me. When I was called back, the recruiter told me that I was hired and that I could start orientation in mid September (they have orientation every other month - July, September, etc). I was thrilled that they were willing to wait. The recruiter explained that they all thought I was a strong candidate worth waiting for and that I should go home and enjoy my last weeks of pregnancy and my new baby. Honesty is the best policy and if you are like me, it's very obvious I am pregnant and would have been foolish not to be open about it when the question came up about my availability. I am glad I went ahead with the interview and my gut feeling not to pass up this opportunity. No matter what happens, best of luck with the remainder of your pregnancy, your new baby, and the interview. Let us know how things turn out. :) All my best, LilNurse

Congrats on your new baby, Elvish, hope all went well for you. :)

Hi Sweetiie17, I just wanted to let you know that I received my acceptance letter yesterday. In addition, they sent the course schedule for the Spring semester, information on orientation/registration, and on setting yourself up as a student at NYU. Hope all is well. Thanks!

I too am looking forward to it, Sweetiie17. I will keep you posted as well. Best of luck and congrats to you too.

Hey Sweetiie17, I interviewed last Tuesday and it went very well. The program director is very nice and passionate about her profession. I am excited about the program and cannot wait to get my letter advising me of my acceptance. Did you receive anything yet? From what I understand, the paperwork was being handed over to another person for processing and a letter sent confirming acceptance. Thanks!

Hey Sweetiie17, Happy Holidays! Sorry about the late reply. I have been away from my computer and am now following up with messages. I did hear back from the director of the program about setting up an interview in the next few days. I am very excited and hope it's a positive sign that she is interested in meeting with me. She asked me to bring in a list of questions that I have about the program. Did you apply yet? I sent my application in November 10th and heard back from the director a week and a half later. Thanks, MelitaRN

Great question, Sweetiie17, I too am interested since I just sent in my application for the Spring 2011 semester. Thanks!