Katie71275

Katie71275

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  1. Anyone applying to East Carolina Univ for 2016?

    Katie71275 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Is there anyone applying to East Carolina University's CNM program for 2016? I am applying to start in the Fall. I've already started the application process and my application will be complete and...

  2. How much is a normal raise

    Katie71275 replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    I believe mine was 3% last year plus I received a bump in pay (as did all staff) to bring the hourly pay more in line with what other hospitals in the area were

  3. L&D nurses in Austin

    Katie71275 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am currently in Raleigh, NC and am applying to CNM school here. If I get in, I am thinking of Austin after graduation....if I don't get in, I am thinking of moving my family to Austin Summer of...

  4. Nurses smoking weed?

    Katie71275 replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not and no interest in doing

  5. Bad Habits Picked up from being an L&D RN?

    Katie71275 replied to strawberrycupcakes's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I will be starting CNM school in August and have (almost) 3 years experience as a labor nurse. Personally, I think it's a great experience to have. You know how to read strips and know what...

  6. Anyone applying to East Carolina Univ for 2016?

    Katie71275 replied to Katie71275's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I start the program in August! I am super excited(and

  7. Texas Tech

    Katie71275 replied to Lessbull's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thank you! Do you have to find your own preceptors or do they help with

  8. Texas Tech

    Katie71275 replied to Lessbull's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Did you ever start the program? I am interested in applying if I am not accepted into the program here in NC where I live. I am curious how it is

  9. Anyone applying to East Carolina Univ for 2016?

    Katie71275 replied to Katie71275's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I will be interviewing

  10. Bad at conversation

    Katie71275 replied to Sudi93's topic in General Students

    You develop it eventually. I despise small talk and yet I do it because it's expected. Ask your parents about their day, how they are feeling. Are there any problems they feel they need to be...

  11. Overtime pay?

    Katie71275 replied to deediaz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think that's completely within your range to ask for. I work prn at a hospital and they were paying moonlighting docs thousands of dollars per shift they were working so I think 100/HR sounds very...

  12. Experience before RN/CNM worth it?

    Katie71275 replied to MyFive's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Personally I do feel any nursing or tech experience while in school is helpful. Will it prepare you for CNM school? Probably not. I would advise you to get labor and delivery experience while doing...

  13. Have any of your patients ever told you that you're a good nurse?

    Katie71275 replied to EquinoxSolstice92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It makes me feel good. But I also work labor and delivery so these are usually happy times. And I've helped them have their

  14. Future CNM Advice

    Katie71275 replied to CharlyNICURN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Personally I feel as a labor nurse and future midwife that being a labor nurse would be beneficial. You learn how to treat and react in critical moments during labor and events that may occur and I...

  15. Earning Ceiling

    Katie71275 replied to DreamerMW's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Where on the East coast are you? I'm in NC and the earring salary is probably around 90-100k here. I'm a labor and delivery nurse who will hopefully start CNM school in August. In comparison, as a...

  16. Induction

    Katie71275 replied to danikrautrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm in Raleigh and we are one to one. However, we may have 2 inductions, or an induction and an active

  17. Frontier vs. Vanderbilt?

    Katie71275 replied to girlmama's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Blackbird it's good to hear you say that. I felt that as well. It looks like an amazing program but not worth the

  18. Do nurses do med math

    Katie71275 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    I do med calculations. Not a lot because yes they are calculated but I work in L&D so I give the same drugs over and over again I always check over and make sure I am doing it correctly. We...

  19. should I go into L&D rather than PP?

    Katie71275 replied to SimplisticRnx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it depends on what you ultimately want to do. Personally, although there is a learning curve to L&D, it is an awesome field to be in. It will also help if you do end up going to PP...

  20. Social issues regarding RN to BSN?

    Katie71275 replied to Linzie0406's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    For me, it was finding the time to manage homework , kids, and work. I work 2 jobs, 60 hours per week in general, and have 4 kids that are 6, 9, 11, 13, plus 2 dogs, so finding the right balance is...

  21. How many days do you work in a row?

    Katie71275 replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    I work one full time job usually Fri Sat and a Sun and then one prn job that I usually do one shift a week. I like to do my days in a row so I usually do those days thur and/or Monday so I often work...

  22. Vacation time question!

    Katie71275 replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    For my hospital, it's first come, first served. You have 6 months in advance to request your time...and you can use your PTO as needed, there's no abusing the PTO system....I tend to work around my...

  23. Wanting to go into women's health; how to deal with the bad

    Katie71275 replied to Courtney Nurse Writer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work in a very busy hospital doing L&D(and am hopefully starting CNM school in the Fall). I personally feel, the good outweighs the bad. I have done many fetal demises, because as I said, we...

  24. Frontier vs. Vanderbilt?

    Katie71275 replied to girlmama's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I think both have great programs. I went to an info session for Vanderbilt and while the program looks awesome, I can't justify the cost. It is extremely

  25. How do you get out of the room politely?

    Katie71275 replied to jessimee's topic in General Nursing

    I work labor and delivery so it's a little different as I only have one to two patients usually. But I say "I'll be back in a bit to check on you. Is there anything I can get you for now?" I'm in my...