mom2michael

mom2michael MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Aspiring CNM in L&D

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

    Oh my gosh babe, I feel your pain. I'm about month #4 into my orientation and I really don't like L&D. I work in a full service OB department, so I always have my PP and Nursery to go back to...

  2. Do your docs bring baby to sterile warmer in c/s?

    mom2michael replied to zinker35861's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Who ever receives the baby (the peds, the baby nurse, whoever) gloves up and uses sterile blankets. You walk up to the table to the right of the doctor (always) and he or she hands you the baby, you...

  3. Direct OP position

    mom2michael replied to L&DRN03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why is on the rise? Just curious. Is it because of early epidurals? Does it have to do with early inductions, starting Pit when the mom is thick, closed and high and nowhere near ready for Pit?...

  4. Unbelievable

    mom2michael replied to Pinkdelight08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We chart Q1 hour if the patient isn't in active labor, Q30 mins when they are in active labor (even Pit inductions). Q5 when they start pushing. I chart more though - that's just our bare min....

  5. Epidurals & Foleys

    mom2michael replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do Foley's and the reason is introducing a straight cath multiple times sets the patient up for multiple exposure to infections. Foley removed right before delivery, epidural off right after...

  6. What would be reasons why someone didn't like L&D?

    mom2michael replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Agree 100% RNKatrinaK. Do your homework. While I love my JOB, I do not always love the inter-workings of the unit. I do not like that our OB's think that an epidural is required the day you get...

  7. 130 miles/2 hours 15 minutes each way to work?

    mom2michael replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did 1.5 hour commutes and hated it and my job with a passion. After working 12 hours (nights at that) and then driving home, my days were quickly becoming nothing more than a fog. I was miserable....

  8. WHNP wants to be CNM?

    mom2michael replied to lisaw17's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I would find a CNM in your area and talk to them. Get a feel for what they do. It really can vary from locale to locale as far as practice, services, etc.... Some CNM's do all the "office work"...

  9. being a mom and a student

    mom2michael replied to PinkPeony7's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Goozgog I'm so glad that you made the decision that's gonna effect YOU the best. I just know wonderful things are gonna happen for you!!!!! Instead of crying daily, I cry weekly now so it really does...

  10. How much experience needed before starting CNM program?

    mom2michael replied to may8755's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I think you need *some* experience before you start a CNM program, not sure it needs to all be in L&D though. I will have been a nurse a little over 2 years when I (hopefully) start my program and...

  11. rotating postpartum, nursery, and l&d

    mom2michael replied to RNfloatpool's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do all three (or let me rephrase that - when I'm off orientation totally I will do all 3). I like it. But I've been oriented well to all 3 areas. And yes, we have some nurses that are stronger in...

  12. being a mom and a student

    mom2michael replied to PinkPeony7's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Goozog Oh sweetie, grad school will always be there. Your kids, your marriage and your sanity might not. I'm going to speak from the side of the "been there done that club". L&D is a rough,...

  13. Intro and a few questions

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

    I hold a previous B.S. degree. Because of time and money constraints it only made sense for me to get my ADN at the time. The school was much cheaper per credit hour and much closer to my home. I...

  14. cytotec question

    mom2michael replied to garfieldrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I suppose it depends on the strength of the contractions but if they are strong enough for mom to sit up and take notice, then if the contractions don't slow down and/or ease up, something will...

  15. Upset

    mom2michael replied to sarbell's topic in General Nursing

    If you are applying strictly online, facilities love to do what is call "canned" openings that are continually posted openings for jobs that they may or may not have open. It's important to find jobs...

  16. $8000 to lock down my 2yrs of life?!

    mom2michael replied to Tzu911's topic in General Nursing

    I did it thru another state (not CA). I received $5000 per year to go to school. It's what got me thru school, living expenses and items I needed to get thru school. I could not have done it without...

  17. Wondering if I should continue my education.

    mom2michael replied to CoRoKo2009's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's my hope to take my 2 classes I need between now and Dec and then apply to start next Spring. It largely depends on when I can get these 2 classes completed and admission deadlines with Frontier....

  18. Wondering if I should continue my education.

    mom2michael replied to CoRoKo2009's topic in Ob/Gyn

    http://www.midwives.org Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing. That's not the only school - do a search on line and check out the allnurses education page to links for more

  19. Speciality Pay

    mom2michael replied to mom2bnrs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Once off orientation I get $2.00 more an hour. I'm in the

  20. About how long is an L&D orientation?

    mom2michael replied to shorty24's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are lots and lots of threads on new grads in L&D. Mine does not hire them anymore and it was out of fairness to the new grad. That doesn't mean though it's not possible, my manager just...

  21. Aspiring CNMs who work L&D

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

    I was very upfront with my manager on my desires and she was OK with it. It was very hard to not be during the interview. I've also been very upfront with my DON at my facility and she has been an...

  22. Info for nursing scholarships in St. Louis, MO area

    mom2michael replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Nursing

    Missouri Department of Health offers a loan program ($5,000 per year) and in exchange for this money - you agree to work in a area of need for each year you participate in the program. The website...

  23. Checking dilation help...

    mom2michael replied to Jocee82's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I use the board to check - and I bring it with me. While I'm checking the patient, I take my other hand and measure with it on the board. My patients know I'm learning (I'm very upfront with them...

  24. Wondering if I should continue my education.

    mom2michael replied to CoRoKo2009's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have just one BSN nurse, the rest of us are all ADN graduates in our OB unit. There are a few use thinking of going back to school though - all of us want APN roles when we go back to school so we...

  25. When they say 30 hrs at Frontier a week of studying part time, do they really mean it

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

    I haven't even applied to Frontier yet but I did meet with an instructor a few months ago to get a feel for the school and her ideas on study time and working, family, etc..... She teaches a core...