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Have you ever messed up bad on a vaginal exam? I need some reassurance that I am not the only one that's ever thought a cervix was closed when mom was almost complete... Bad bad day

Is it possible to do my clinical with a group of OB/midwives that deliver at the hospital that I work at as an L&D nurse? I am trying to pick a CNM program and can not seem to find an answer to this question. What about for University of Cincinn...

Thanks so much for the information. This is very helpful. We have several great midwives where I work that already precept for FNU.

Buy at least two different NCLEX review books amazon has some good deals on previous publication years. Review the sections that pertain to exams and answer all the questions. Each semester in nursing school gets harder. Schedule more study time. Ans...

My path to nursing started in 2004 when my son was born premature and ill. I chose to stay home with him and began taking college courses online one class at a time. In 2008 I began on campus classes. I graduated ADN school in 2013. I will finish my...

If you receive get a CNM license are you still able to work in the RN capacity in labor/delivery?

Become a doula it is an amazing way to get to know birth. Get a job as a PCA on a L&D unit if possible. Network with local midwives as much as possible. Become a certified childbirth educator or lactation consultant.

Time spent as an L&D nurse is invaluable. Hard yes, hard to watch some doctors management of patients but there are tons of things you can learn which will help you in your own practice later. You can also think of it this way you are there prote...

Thank you so very much!! Great words of wisdom.

Hi All~ I was wondering if anyone has any tips for new to nursing school students on how to not gain weight in nursing school? We were told at orientation that we should expect to gain weight. I am already struggling with keeping the numbers on th...

I would say just basic biology, cell respiration, and maybe one or two things from anatomy/physiology. I took it without studying and did fine. I would brush up on fractions/ratios/decimals and how to convert those to each other. Maybe study your ...

You can do this. You did the other classes. You may have to work hard but it is doable. Just breathe and remember many people before you have made it through and you can too. You are going to be a great nursing student and a wonderful nurse!!!

Hi Elle~ So glad you joined us. There is a ton of great information on the boards. You can use the search box and pull up advice on just about anything or post new questions. Welcome!

They offer information sessions about the nursing program. You can call the nursing department and ask when the next one is. It will answer a ton of your questions. The nursing department also has a web site. If you go to the main college website,...

adf96~ I think there are several of us that would be interested in being a support group so to speak for each other to keep us strong and healthy and from weight gain!!

Does anyone have the all day Wednesday clinicals?

The college is doing a new college Id right now. I think we get our nursing Id later.

Oh my! I usually eat when I am stressed and or tired. I thought about investing in a treadmill so that I coudl study and work out at the same time. :) The veggie idea sounds great!

I had to go to advising to get my registration fixed. It took her about an hour but she did it while I sat there and then she went ahead and registered me for classes. Take your acceptance letter (even if you already put in the change of major form)...

Hi Natalie~ My name is Whitney. Thank you for introducing yourself. I am excited about orientation but trying to stay focused on microbiology and my other three classes right now. See you on the 29th!

Oh my!!! I hope they fixed the mistake for you. And I hope they did not make any mistakes sending out the acceptance letters! This whole process is a crazy maker.

adf96: Did you repeat any of your classes? I do think that they look at that. Sorry you didn't get in but keep your chin up!! You can do it. You might want to apply at Grayson college their deadline is March 31st.

i got my acceptance letter to collin college program this week. i am nervous and excited all at the same time.

yay!!! i got in!!! looking forward to meeting all of you on the 29th.

i am starting fall 2011 too!!!! so excited!