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  1. Nurse Midwife Programs - Good job outlook?

    queenanneslace replied to Mindylane's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Many opportunities for CNMs need to be created. Many new CNMs started the first midwifery practice in their community hospitals. Yes, there are some jobs for CNMs, but you may have to re-locate for a...

  2. CNM physician supervision california

    queenanneslace replied to sepo81's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I thought this was an interesting discussion of what 'supervision' means - or doesn't mean - to California CNMs. I know this is language that nurse-midwives in CA are working on changing....

  3. Spanish CNM aspires to get a license in US

    queenanneslace replied to Epica's topic in Nurse Registration

    The American College of Nurse Midwives outlines the process for becoming certified in the US: Foreign Educated Nurse-Midwives Becoming certified and licensed to work as a midwife in the US may be...

  4. Quantifying blood loss (grrr...)

    queenanneslace replied to airwin.rnc's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We call the "pouchy thing" the "under butt drape" - probably not the correct term either. Is it only the initial blood loss that needs to be weighed? Or is it all blood loss over a certain period of...

  5. Yale GEPN vs BSN + Frontier for CNM

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

    I'm going to second this statement! There are ample opportunities to spend considerable sums of money on the RN (be it BSN, ABSN, graduate entry RN) portion of your education. I would caution anyone...

  6. New Grad In L & D

    queenanneslace replied to nwatson83's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No special tools, but I would recommend books on the following topics: EFM interpretation (current terminology) Perinatal nursing Breastfeeding AWHONN will have these resources - but that is where...

  7. Cytotec for IUFD

    queenanneslace replied to tj9603's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Back to your request - I like Medscape. I found this article: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/712295_1 The generally accepted safe dosing for induction with misoprostol at term is: "25 mcg of...

  8. Cytotec for IUFD

    queenanneslace replied to tj9603's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Eek. There are a few local practices that will use cytotec 800mcg for first trimester missed ABs and even early second trimester losses (before 20 weeks). But at term? That seems all wrong. And not...

  9. Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM) Mentors Needed!

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

    A subscription to Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health has been a great resource for me. You can subscribe directly, or you can join the ACNM as an associate member. All ACNM members receive a...

  10. Shadowing a midwife

    queenanneslace replied to miri17k's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I'd start with the NJ ACNM affiliate. New Jersey Midwife - Midwives are an integral and valuable resource in every community. See if you can come to one of their meetings, that's a good way to meet...

  11. Arizona Nursing Student- fish out of water

    queenanneslace replied to momof3jboys's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would emphasize two things - 1) work where you can get work as a new RN 2) apply relentlessly for every OB/L&D/mother-baby position out there. It could easily take a good year - this is what I...

  12. Frontier Nursing University Class 127

    queenanneslace replied to sweetfreedomgirl's topic in Advanced Practice

    I was just logging on to see if anyone had done this yet. Thank

  13. L&D not for me?

    queenanneslace replied to RNmom7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can tell you're conflicted - "I love what I do." But then you say you feel inadequate. It sounds like it's not nursing, but having confidence in your abilities. And being in the space of being new...

  14. Any ABSN to CNM's here? Tell me your story!

    queenanneslace replied to lot49's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Another thing I will chime in on - I think L&D/women's health nursing is HUGELY valuable in becoming a midwife. I used to not believe this. I used to see becoming an RN as an obstacle on the CNM...

  15. Ob/gyn reading

    queenanneslace replied to ccahill's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I forget what the rules are for linking to other websites, so I didn't provide a link. Here's the book. "Telephone Triage for Obstetrics and Gynecology" Vicki Long and Patricia McMullen It gets mixed...

  16. Ob/gyn reading

    queenanneslace replied to ccahill's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I purchased a book - "Telephone Triage for OB/GYN" and stashed it in my bag when I was taking triage calls at work. I didn't want to look like I didn't know how to take triage calls, but it was...

  17. Non-evidence based practices on OB unit

    queenanneslace replied to queenanneslace's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for your responses. As I have this discussion with other OB nurses (who don't work where I do) I'm starting to see that I will have more leeway in how I practice once I'm done being orientated...

  18. Non-evidence based practices on OB unit

    queenanneslace posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm currently working on an OB unit where non-evidence based practices are heartily embraced and employed with enthusiasm. I come from a low-interventive, patient-centered, midwifery background and...

  19. Any ABSN to CNM's here? Tell me your story!

    queenanneslace replied to lot49's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I started an combination accelerated BSN-MSN program a few years back, but dropped out when I realized how much it was going to cost me. The friends of mine who completed the whole sheebang in one go...

  20. Frontier Nursing University Class 127

    queenanneslace replied to sweetfreedomgirl's topic in Advanced Practice

    FNU has messed up my app so many times - let's see - 3 at this point - that I've completely let go of any expectation that I will hear from them EVER. I hope the rest of you don't get to this point. I...

  21. Aspiring CNM Pre-Nursing Student: BSN route or non-nursing degree to MN/CNM route?

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

    There are routes to becoming a CNM without ever working as a nurse: Midwifery Education Programs Baccalaureate degree (BA/BS) to RN and CNM/Graduate option - Typically a 3 year program commonly...

  22. Frontier Nursing University Class 127

    queenanneslace replied to sweetfreedomgirl's topic in Advanced Practice

    This happened to me, too. I applied for CNEP class 124 - sent my application by FedEx - and somehow they couldn't figure out which class I was applying for. (They were able to cash my check right...

  23. a difficult choice

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

    I never completed my CPM, but I did apprentice in OOH birth for a few years. I have since become an RN and am working in L&D and maternity. First of all - one of the things I LOVE about nursing...

  24. Rural L&D struggling. Any advice?

    queenanneslace replied to OBERrural's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some rural hospitals around where I live were comparing notes regarding why one hospital had more deliveries than others - the administrators from one hospital did a study and found that the reasons...

  25. Question from a NICU nurse about WHNP

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

    I work with WHNPs and CNMs. The CNMs see far more ob patients in clinic and the WHNPs see more gyn patients - though there is some crossover. Depending on the state where you live, there may be a...