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  1. NICU - New to Travelling

    Yes Nightingale is a noooooooo..lol. I encountered 4 nurses down here and they said run like hell. Yes, they tend to put you in extended stays.
  2. HELP! Interview for NICU III coming up!

    I wouldnt say anything either...just wait it out and see..
  3. plus self extubation occur with or without the covers. Sedation is definitely our friends with a fiesty little itty bitties.
  4. We also utilize giraffe homemade isolette covers in our level 3 NICU 36 beds. It is crucial in developmental care. All the concerns you u identified are valid. Even if you r entering a new facility with private rooms there will still be the other noi...
  5. Infant Safety classes

    same here...we have this touch screen laptop on a cart with wheels that parents watch the videos at the bedside. Plus it keep tabs on each patients parent who receive the educational info. I'll find out more on what this system is called. So much be...
  6. Revolutionizing Neonatal Transport Part 1- History

    It is also very frustrating to even get a foot inside the door. All the different programs have so many variations in requirements and certification. It can also be discouraging. An evidence-based standard definitely needs to be in place.
  7. Nurse in Spain Makes Fatal Mistake in NICU

    Its sad that he lost both his wife and son due to two separate causes. But his son's death could have been prevented for sure...sad.
  8. Frontier class 62

    CONGRATS!!! You're going to have an awesome time at Frontier Bound. It felt like it was years ago since I was there and its literally has been exactly one month. Again enjoy your time there, Hyden is great place to reflect before you began your journ...
  9. Direct-entry CNM programs

    Hey nsjbm, Send your email to my pm and I think I can correspond more in detail this way.-Lunise:)
  10. Best CNM program?

    Thats one of the main reasons I chose Frontier because the program equips you with the necessary skills and tool to becoming an independent provider and opening up your own birthing center which is my ultimate goal:)
  11. I Got in to Frontier!

    Hello Goozgog, I too plan on obtaining my FNP after completing the CNM program. I was advised that it was better to do it this way because if you do it the other way around you're paying more to retake women's health related classes. As in the CNM go...
  12. University of Cincinati Online CNM program

    I agree not one school can fit every ones agenda. I tend to look into the school's mission and philosophy and it so happened that Frontier fit mines perfectly. At first I was kind of reluctant in having to make two trips but than I realized its ONLY...
  13. University of Cincinati Online CNM program

    Actually its great if you already have a preceptor in my mind as far as Frontier. But while I was at Frontier bound they gave each of a list of potential sites where previous Frontier students have done their clinicals. Base on your geographic locati...
  14. Waiting on word for admission

    Hey Jen, Congrats in completing your application. I just got back home from Frontier Bound and I am glad I chose this school and you will too. As for me I was emailed and directed to schedule a phone interview. Good Luck!
  15. Starting UPenn this summer

    :yelclap::w00t::anpom:CONGRATULATIONS Epiphany! hopefully to be in ur shoes in two years:)
  16. Frontier Questions

    Nurse-Midwives, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, and Family Nurse Practioner programs.
  17. Is distance learning as effective?

    Hey Kitchenluvr, I went thru the same questions you had. But, I concluded that successfully completing a distance education will only demonstrate positive profesional skills of being a self-starter, independent, ability to locate resources, and much ...
  18. I Got in to Frontier!

    Hey Christine! As the day approaches I'm getting even more excited. Cant wait to meet you along with our other classmates:)
  19. I Got in to Frontier!

    Yeaaaaahhh! I got my acceptance email today also. I'll be starting this summer, will be going to Frontier Bound Class 61. I am so psyched!!! Looking forward to getting started on my long awaited journey to midwifery. CNM2B, Sorry to hear about your d...
  20. OG tube

    We have one that can be in for a month I think. But the one we frequently use is every 72 hrs. I've inserted 3 already and have been on the floor for 5 days.:)
  21. NICU NEWBIE and loving it!

    Hello NICU GODDESSES, okay back on topic....Just wanted to introduce myself. Join this site when I was taking my pre-req's and applying for a second accelerated degree program. Graduated this past september from intense 11 mos of hell(wow it seems so...
  22. What about Emory?

    I myself have searched for anyone who's currently or a past graduate of their midwifery program but I've come up with nothing. I even emailed an individual 3-4mos ago who I believe stated that they were in the program and didnt get any response. She'...
  23. Drexel ACE STUDENTS or GRADUATES

    I agree w/ piper it's doable. Would I do it all over again? Actually yes. I'll have my degree in 9 days after just 11 mos. Would I recommend this program? Yes but will caution that you have to be able to handle stressful situations and roll with the ...
  24. XP: Drexel ACE and Scrubs Question

    Just wanted to put in that the bright white lab coat (which it seems people always mistake me to be a doctor,lol, always had to correct) by midway thru second quarter will be in your house in the lost and found pile. After a while it made me hot and ...
  25. Drexel' s ACE program

    Ling07- And the answer is......Busy as Hell...:)Its working, currently in the 3rd quater. We lost alot of people in the 2nd quater, which is known as the weeding out quater. I just studied my ass off so I wouldnt fall into the statistics. Anyhoo, off...