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queenanneslace ADN, MSN, APRN, CNM

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  1. CNM with no LD experience?

    queenanneslace replied to aerorunner80's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Do it! And don't discount the experiences you already have. Midwifery is a holistic discipline - it's more than just being present at the birth of a baby. You will draw on many areas of your life and...

  2. L/D vs CNM

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

    I just wanted you to not feel so discouraged! But I do know what you're talking about. Sometimes (especially online) the negativity can spiral out of

  3. BSN to Midwife

    queenanneslace replied to Graduation2016's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Midwifery Education Programs A list of the nurse-midwifery programs in the US. Start here. Good

  4. L/D vs CNM

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

    Be careful not to group all L&D nurses together! I've found an overwhelming majority of L&D nurses to be empathetic, supportive of women's bodily rights and autonomy, and experts at the subtle...

  5. Where do cnm work?

    queenanneslace replied to pugmom79's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    This is mainly about salary, but it shows the breakdown of where CNMs are employed. http://www.midwife.org/Salary-Information Click on the "2010 Key Findings"

  6. 22yo New grad RN and want to go the midwifery route

    queenanneslace replied to Bliss911's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Here's a good place to start researching midwifery programs: Midwifery Education Programs Some have ADN entry options. Others require a BSN or Bachelor's in another field. Keep looking for jobs in...

  7. MEAC program prior to CNM?

    queenanneslace posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Did anyone complete a MEAC accredited program before starting their CNM pathway? Did you include your MEAC transcripts in your applications to nurse-midwifery programs? Could my history in...

  8. Looking to Volunteer with a CNM

    queenanneslace replied to kalah93's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Try the "Find a Midwife" page on the ACNM website, too. Find a

  9. Frontier or PhillyU

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

    Do you have a Bachelor's degree? It sounds like you do, if you have a Master's degree in Spanish. I would say skip the BSN, but make sure you're taking all your prereqs for the graduate schools...

  10. Frontier or PhillyU

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

    Oh, how I want an answer to this question as well! With everything field of study, there are good programs and there are not-so-good programs, but I really think the bulk of one's learning comes from...

  11. DNP....Is it worth it for me????

    queenanneslace replied to Spazzerific9's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm all for having manageable/minimal debt when one finishes their education. It's not the degree that will confine you to a situation that you dislike - it's loan repayment! I know many professionals...

  12. Getting my Bachelor's at UOP before applying to Frontier?

    queenanneslace replied to Annachu512's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I can't speak specifically about UOP - but I can address some of financial issues of becoming a CNM. It's expensive - and if you can find a way to save some money on tuition completing your undergrad...

  13. Frontier - finding a preceptor

    queenanneslace replied to Mel_81_99's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi - I'm not yet a student - but amidst applying to Frontier and PhilaU. I just had a lovely conversation with a CNM about preceptorships the other day (since PhilaU wants you to have a clinical site...

  14. OB nursing was the one thing I didn't want to do!

    queenanneslace replied to SubSippi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you want to witness a really wonderful woman-centered, non-authoritarian birth situation, see if you can observe a birth or two at a midwife-led birth center. Totally different vibe than what...

  15. OB Nursing or Obstetrician?

    queenanneslace replied to lovege's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I bet if you'd asked the same question on the student OB/GYN board, you might get a different response. I know many obstetricians who love their profession. And we need obstetricians just like we...

  16. Crying?

    queenanneslace replied to daisygirl5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I love this question. I did my share of crying the first many births I attended. And I still sometimes cry at births. Oh, it is a beautiful thing! Or sometimes a grandma or a dad or a sibling or...

  17. Certified Nurse Midwives who do home births???

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

    I have to echo some comments about nursing school too - because I had the exact same fear and dread and resistance to going to nursing school (I've even started and dropped out of nursing school many...

  18. Certified Nurse Midwives who do home births???

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

    First - familiarize yourself with the American College of Nurse-Midwives ACNM www.midwife.org Become an associate member, this will get you a subscription to the Journal of Midwifery and Women's...

  19. BSN to CNM online.. where to start?

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

    Did you find this page on the ACNM website? It shows all the distance CNM programs in the US. You have lots of options. Midwifery Education

  20. fronteir cnep class 118

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

    I finish up a statistics course next week. Then the app goes in the mail. CNEP

  21. MEAC program prior to CNM?

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

    Thanks - all your feedback makes sense. Of course, it just presents a picture of my past and experience with childbirth. I know it doesn't count toward graduate credits, but it does show familiarity...

  22. How long should I expect prereqs to take?

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

    I think this is doable in one year's time. Are you thinking 3 semesters - Fall, Spring, Summer? One note-with my small children, I found the classroom-based courses to be better for me. Online was...

  23. Guy RN Question About Breastfeeding Help

    queenanneslace replied to Husker_RN82's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think this is very respectful, actually, to ask before touching. I am not a male, but I do ask women as well if I can touch their breast when helping with breastfeeding. Usually something along the...

  24. MEAC program prior to CNM?

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

    I'm an RN (ADN) with a Bachelor's degree in another field. I'm applying to Master's programs in Midwifery. Just revealing some of my insecurity, here. I recognize that MEAC programs are not...

  25. New Poster - Midwifery first and Nursing later?

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

    I can really relate to this sentiment - and for me it was exactly how I felt 10 years ago. I don't really know what changed - but I no longer feel this way. I'm happy to be an RN and looking forward...