blackbird singing

blackbird singing has 1 years experience.

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1. Frontier vs. Vanderbilt?

   blackbird singing replied to girlmama's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

   As a Vanderbilt grad, I'm resurrecting my username to say - the Vanderbilt name is enticing, but I really wish I would have gone to Frontier... The financial cost has really not been worth it for me....

2. Vanderbilt Pre-Specialty Entry 2012

   blackbird singing replied to dedicatedone's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Hey Ashley! We already made one-- Search "Vanderbilt School of Nursing - Accepted Fall 2012" and you should find

3. A day in the life..."birth sitting"

   blackbird singing replied to Vannablack's topic in Ob/Gyn

   direct entry midwife from midwives alliance of north america "a direct-entry midwife is an independent practitioner educated in the discipline of midwifery through self-study, apprenticeship, a...

4. A day in the life..."birth sitting"

   blackbird singing replied to Vannablack's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I one was in your same position, trying to figure out whether DEM or CNM was better. What ultimately won me over was the fact that CNMs are legal across the country (DEMs vary by state laws--in some...

5. pursuing CNM, have a few questions

   blackbird singing replied to wanabemidwife's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

   I think you will be the midwife you know you want to be. The education is just the way to get there. There are CNMs with different philosophies. Having said that, I agree with arabianeyez in that you...

6. CNMs and NHSC or HRSA scholarships?

   blackbird singing replied to emilytess's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

   Although there are lists of the possible sites on their website (and I remember seeing one in Washington and one in Eugene, OR), you can also create a proposal for a site you have found, proving that...

7. OHSU Acc Bacc to Masters 2012

   blackbird singing replied to Ms. Bastet's topic in Post Graduate Students

   That's great news Midwife22! I've heard it is a lot easier to get into the midwifery portion if you have your BSN than it is to go for the ABSN/MSN all at once. Also that there are more spots...

8. Difference between Med/Surg and ED (CNA)?

   blackbird singing replied to got2startsomewhere's topic in General Nursing

   I think it really varies by hospital the privileges that a CNA will have, but I can give you my experience. I am a CNA on a med/surg floor and we do typical CNA stuff: bathing, toileting, feeding,...

9. Entry Level MSN

   blackbird singing replied to BRUINS1990's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Ditto what de2013 said. There are some graduate entry level that are kindof akin to ABSN programs. They are intended for students who have a bachelors in another field, and the programs are quicker...

10. OHSU Acc Bacc to Masters 2012

    blackbird singing replied to Ms. Bastet's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I asked in my interview "i know in the past you have accepted 8 students in the past. do you know how many you will accept this year?" and they said "about the same." but I couldn't give you the exact...

11. OHSU Acc Bacc to Masters 2012

    blackbird singing replied to Ms. Bastet's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Midwife22, you rock! Thank you so much for posting that! I am so excited about going to vandy, but at the same time, I can't help but be disappointed that I'm not going to OHSU. It was very refreshing...

12. A Question...

    blackbird singing replied to gochicagobears's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah, that stuff does stink. But hey, it's part of the job! I will second what everyone else here has already said. And, there is such a feeling of pride when you finish up a bath and see your patient...

13. Tech Question?

    blackbird singing replied to gochicagobears's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, that is a real position! Most OB Techs are trained surgical techs since they scrub in for a lot of c-sections. This is all from my own research, but I know some are trained CNAs that have on the...

14. OHSU Acc Bacc to Masters 2012

    blackbird singing replied to Ms. Bastet's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi everyone! I have been lurking around this board for a while in hopes of figuring out when I would find out if I was accepted or not. I got my letter today and was waitlisted... womp womp. I am...

15. Seattle U - APNI 2012

    blackbird singing replied to Calinca's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Obviously I'm not in school, but I can give a bit of input here as I'm a PCA now and just started 7 months ago. I have always hated vomit. Definitely my weak spot. I find myself holding my breath and...