epiphany

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1. National Provider Identification Number

   epiphany replied to mlok's topic in General Nursing

   http://www.cms.hhs.gov/nationalProvIdentstand/

2. a male midwife??? :S

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

   Yes. And I would chose a male midwife over a female OB any day. I don't endear myself to female OB's after what I have

3. some truths about CNM salaries and benefits

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

   Zahryia - Pecola is right - you'll be fine. Most of my classmates did not have L&D experience, and are getting jobs they want. I did have a friend who went through a second interview, and then...

4. some truths about CNM salaries and benefits

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

   Most of the hospitals that I applied to work in shifts, as is the one I'm working at now. There 2 private OB's I applied to that had

5. Have you ever had a Episiotomy or have knowledge about it?? Quick questions!

   epiphany replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Ob/Gyn

   There's research to support that less is more. Whenever I can, I only suture minimally, just to create an internal "bandage" to allow the healing to take place naturally. I have seen enough skin...

6. some truths about CNM salaries and benefits

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

   Just right off the bat, I don't think I would like on-calls. I would really have to learn to how relax during the day knowing someone could give birth anytime. Give me 40 solid hours of work, where...

7. Lone RN in L&D

   epiphany replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

   What's your birth census

8. No jobs in OB nursing!!

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

   yes (just found out I need at least 5 words to post or it's "too

9. The elephant in the room - relationships between CNM and L&D nurses

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

   Any CNM's care to comment? I was hoping to hear from both CNM's and L&D nurses, but maybe it's not realistic in this

10. The elephant in the room - relationships between CNM and L&D nurses

    epiphany posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    The relationship between an L&D nurse and a CNM in the hospital setting is never properly and openly discussed, so what I do? Start a topic on it. :nuke: I invite anyone to start it

11. some truths about CNM salaries and benefits

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

    I should also mention that if you worked for a federally qualified site, you will get loan repayment. As far as I know it's 25K a year. Check the facts for yourselves, I didn't actually apply but my...

12. some truths about CNM salaries and benefits

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

    I think the job market is tougher in general these days. Unfortunately I don't work in that area, so I don't know it specifically. I do know that there are job openings, according to the...

13. Hard to stay interested in this forum once graduated

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

    I've said my views on this many times and ways, but the important argument is, you learn bad habits. A woman has so much more capacity than is allowed or seen in L&D, and it's hard for any human...

14. some truths about CNM salaries and benefits

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

    If you take the high end of the spectrum of nursing salary (experienced nurses, overtime, high paying institution) and compare it with the low end of the spectrum of CNM's (new grads, lowpaying place,...

15. some truths about CNM salaries and benefits

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

    sorry, i wasn't too clear on that. so, to breakdown - for 2 days, I have regular clinic hours, 8 hours a day. Clinic hours are mostly weekdays. You would see pregnant women, as well as GYN care....