mom2michael

mom2michael MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Question for Frontier students

    mom2michael replied to Smark35's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    As far as the portfolio goes, just answer the questions and make sure if they ask for 3 examples, you give 3 examples. Each question is very specific on what they want/need you to answer. Make sure...

  2. Statistics course advice

    mom2michael replied to nursingmommyto3's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I just finished the University of Utah Stats class. VERY easy and I don't like math and I dreaded this class terribly. They give you all the information you'll need to pass their tests if you are...

  3. Frontier Bound Class 65???

    mom2michael replied to love_my_boys's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I checked into flying to other airports too and after I had to factor in the rental car, gas, etc... It wasn't going to be any cheaper. Plus I was concerned about the weather (I go in March) and...

  4. Opinions on "Therapeutic Sleep"

    mom2michael replied to bee1006's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work night shift and we do this with most of our triages who are term. It's the most wonderful thing in the world. Mom loves it that we are taking her seriously, she feels like we care, she gets...

  5. Everything I do is wrong!

    mom2michael replied to teensmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've been there and done that. To be in a situation where it's a no win situation all the time is probably the most frustrating, heartbreaking situation to be in. I cried every single day I was on...

  6. Do birth plans grate on your nerves?

    mom2michael replied to cradlecrewer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think you all are very correct in the fact doctors control the "mood" and the attitude of birth. I work with some excellent FP doctors who completely set the tone for the entire experience, not...

  7. Do birth plans grate on your nerves?

    mom2michael replied to cradlecrewer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just left a facility that was hard core intervention for the convenience of the doctors and nurses. It was done out of necessity. Too many moms/babies and not enough staff. You had to be VERY...

  8. anyone been to weight watchers?

    mom2michael replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    I lost 82 lbs with WW, it was the greatest thing I ever did Of course I've gained some of it back during NS and the last couple of years since graduating, so back on the wagon I go....... It's...

  9. Having major concerns going the FNP route....

    mom2michael replied to jlcole45's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Even before I became a nurse or had any desire to be a FNP I always wanted to see a NP over another provider. Something about the fact they actually listen.....actually have time.....actually want to...

  10. WHNP in NYC

    mom2michael replied to NYpedsgal's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    http://www.midwife.org http://www.healthecareers.com Check out these sites for job listings. It will give you an idea if jobs are available where you live or in a place where you might be willing to...

  11. RN-BSN or ADN-Frontier Bridge?

    mom2michael replied to kalley's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Physical Assessment. In order to be a "bridge walker" you must have an ADN degree. An ADN degree will require a series of classes, college algebra and chemistry were very much a part of my ADN...

  12. Law school instead of a MSN

    mom2michael replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    I know some lawyers that make 10x what an MSN prepared nurse makes and then I know some nurses that make far more than some lawyers. I supposed much like nursing there are a million aspect of being a...

  13. closed unit

    mom2michael replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are a closed unit with about 20-30 births a month. We have a min. staff of 2 RN's and 1 OB tech/scrub tech. We always have 1 person on call. We do 6 week schedules at a time and we self...

  14. amount of time alotted from recovery to pp unit

    mom2michael replied to rnElaine's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are a full service facility where I work but we roll our patients to PP at 1 hour because that is the way our big sister facility does it and our computers are set up to give us reminders when 1...

  15. Frontier Bound Class 65???

    mom2michael replied to love_my_boys's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I understand your concern about the traveling to and from Kentucky but I could not imagine being in a program and never laying eyes on my classmates and/or instructors the entire time. That is one of...

  16. RN-BSN or ADN-Frontier Bridge?

    mom2michael replied to kalley's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I think it's awesome you want to travel overseas!!!! What a value you will be to the women of countries abroad. All the info I could dig up on IHS only made reference to an MSN and graduation from...

  17. RN-BSN or ADN-Frontier Bridge?

    mom2michael replied to kalley's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Yes, I agree, free is free. All roads will eventually lead you to where you want to be in life. Just make sure all your programs are properly accredited and you should be good to go. One thing to...

  18. Frontier Bound Class 65???

    mom2michael replied to love_my_boys's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Only you can decide the best path for you. Both are excellent schools and both are committed to helping you thru this journey in your life. What holds you back from going to Frontier and why do...

  19. RN-BSN or ADN-Frontier Bridge?

    mom2michael replied to kalley's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Sienna If you already have a previous Bachelor degree in anything, Frontier will accept you in the MSN program w/o a BSN. You have to take a Stats class and a PA class thru an approved school (or...

  20. How does your unit handle mandatory cancellations?

    mom2michael replied to ms. ann's topic in General Nursing

    We are a closed unit and we have a min. staffing of 3 nurses regardless of census. Generally speaking we start by asking for voluntary call off first. If there are no takers then we call off PRN...

  21. Frontier Bound Class 65???

    mom2michael replied to love_my_boys's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Congrats!!!! I also got into to class of 66 (not the bridge program)

  22. Frontier Bound Class 65???

    mom2michael replied to love_my_boys's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I got an email yesterday saying with the holidays last week and a new FB class this week that everyone in the class of 65/66 should know by the end of next week (Dec. 12th) about their acceptance....

  23. Pitocin and protocol problems

    mom2michael replied to PyshRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just left a facility that I swear the motto on the front door was Pit to commit, Pit to the max and Pit to distress. All the doctors knew was Pit and turn it up, turn it up, turn it up. All the...

  24. i WANT TO BE A LABOR & DELIVERY NURSE

    mom2michael replied to mommy#3CCRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went from the ER to OB and it has not been an easy transition in the least. Sure I had my clinical skills down and my time management skills down but that was pretty much it. It's been a hard,...

  25. Have U ever left a job after a short Period? Why?

    mom2michael replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had just finished my 12 week floor/classroom orientation. I was started on nights, the drive was 1.5 hours away and I could not stay awake to drive home. There were EIGHT day shift positions open...