Devie06

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  1. Anyone accepted or considering the new GCU program in Albuquerque?

    Devie06 replied to guzzlingreentea's topic in General Nursing

    I would appreciate any info! Thank you! Cost? Pre-reqs? What does pre--licensurw

  2. Epidural vs. nature births

    Devie06 replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I attempted a home birth, had 26 hours of labor. I was completely dilated and effaced (??) My daughter was breech with one foot up by her cheek and the other foot tucked under her butt. I went to...

  3. RN salary in Albuquerque

    Devie06 replied to CranberryMuffin's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! My friend graduated last May and found a job in October, she makes 24/hr here. If you google "UNM Hospital jobs" they list salary with job description. Typically

  4. Student Loan Forgiveness for Nurses??

    Devie06 replied to metal_m0nk's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree. Borrowing money to live while in school is a necessary evil that I am not jumping up and down over. Years of public service AND paying loans show that we aren't just lazy, looking...

  5. L&D is def. what i have to do...

    Devie06 replied to samantha0890's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Of course every specialty has it's training requirements, but if you have experience in med/surg first (or anywhere) you learn and practice all the basics. By the time you transfer to L&D you...

  6. Lactation Consultant/Specialist

    Devie06 replied to freesia29's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How long did it take you? Are you in nursing

  7. L&D is def. what i have to do...

    Devie06 replied to samantha0890's topic in Ob/Gyn

    lol, you do sound a little dramatic to me. But hey, I can be dramatic too. I too am in nursing school, and would love to work in L&D. The reality is, it's one of those places everyone and their...

  8. Do FNP's really make 80k to 90k a year?

    Devie06 replied to mariposabella's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    These salaries are nice on paper, but how is the job market? And, malpractice insurance? I wanted to become a CNM, but not after malpractice eats the

  9. Do FNP's really make 80k to 90k a year?

    Devie06 replied to mariposabella's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How do you make so much as nurses without killing yourselves from

  10. Help! I can't make my decision for school next year!!!!

    Devie06 replied to TinaSalehi's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in Carlsbad NM???? I am not familiar with the schools u r talking about. It depends on the program, the class sizes, etc. I preder smaller environments and I currently go to classes of 200+...

  11. Considering C-section

    Devie06 replied to Mercarb's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey! My best friend is really tiny, like 5'1" and just had her son (first child) 3 weeks ago lady partslly, he was 9 pounds!! She was feeling herself about 5 days after he was born. I did 26 hours...

  12. Epidural vs. nature births

    Devie06 replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am not an RN, but attempted natural home birth with my daughter. I did end up with a csection and it took 2 attempts to do the spinal block. I plan for a vbac next time, and do not want an epidural....

  13. I am HIRED!!! Labor and Delivery Nurse To BE!

    Devie06 replied to wobbles007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How long were you job hunting? What state are you in? Were you an aide or tech first? Its rare to get L&D fresh out of school! I am happy for you but admittedly jealous!

  14. Lactation/ Breastfeeding educator/consultant?

    Devie06 replied to Bruucebuff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where did you receive training for CLC? And where did you work?

  15. Lactation Consultant/Specialist

    Devie06 replied to freesia29's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Did you get paid as a lactation peer support

  16. Can I really expect to be hired with just a Masters?

    Devie06 replied to maxthecat's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    JBudd, what specialty did you study at UNM? How expensive was it? Did you have a good experience? Were your clinicals in the Albuquerque area? How long did you take to complete the program? Did you...

  17. Working in Colorado

    Devie06 replied to JudithRn72's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a job lined up? Denver is an area very hard to get into, job wise. Completely saturated!! I don't know how much they pay. Good

  18. Future student looking for good NMW reads

    Devie06 replied to MaineMan88's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    What school did you apply to with a dual

  19. Anyone accepted or considering the new GCU program in Albuquerque?

    Devie06 replied to guzzlingreentea's topic in General Nursing

    Wait, what? I just now heard of this! Where can I find some more information? I also just want to say UNM actually has more pre reqs than CNM. For CNM, I just need Biomedical Ethics and A&P2. For...

  20. Will agencies hire new grad if I worked for them as a CNA?

    Devie06 posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I am in a position to work for an agency as a CNA. Does anyone know if its possible to transition from a CNA to an RN within the agency? I know many agencies request 2 years experience to apply. Does...

  21. Nursing students who do not understand what nursing is about

    Devie06 replied to DNS on the go's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think many pursue nursing because they think guaranteed employment, and with shows like Grwy's Anatomy, the medical field is "McDreamy." (Dont get me wrong, I love the show!) Sadly, they don't...

  22. Know any ultrasound/sonographers personally?

    Devie06 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of an RN are you? Maybe you are in wrong specialty :) At my school, the pre reqs for sonographer Math-wise are basic college Algebra, whereas Statistics for Nursing. Also just an intro...

  23. Pregnant nursing student! What do I do?

    Devie06 replied to bellanurse30's topic in General Nursing

    How young are you, if you dont mind sharing? You did not have any signs of pregnancy? I only ask because it terrifies me at the thought of being pregnant when you think you are having menstration! My...

  24. Know any ultrasound/sonographers personally?

    Devie06 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you worry about Math? In my city ultrasound techs make more money than

  25. CNM vs CM?

    Devie06 replied to Devie06's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I know NM licenses CMs because that is what my midwife was and she runs her own practice. CNMs are trained differently, hired in hospitals, and have a different set of skills. I am thinking there is...