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  1. treating subtle variables and late decelerations...

    l&drocks replied to violet_violet's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Check the definitions the NICHD guidelines have in place . The definitions are ver

  2. Where are the "normal" births?

    l&drocks replied to what2donow's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    It is called the medicalization of pregnant women. Women who are pregnant are treated as if there is a problem, not as healthy women. Pregnancy is thought of now as an abnormal state of

  3. some truths about CNM salaries and benefits

    l&drocks replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am interested in knowing when is the best time to start sending resumes to potential employers? Do you wait until boards are passed? I'm just getting a little ansy. Any insight into this would be...

  4. ? about fetus that died in womb

    l&drocks replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh my gosh.... I cannot believe that....her provider should have offered her a d&c right them and there....what about 2 weeks!!! I have never heard of anything like that. Plus mom could develop...

  5. Would I enjoy being a CNM?

    l&drocks replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thank you. Life has been crazy for last 3 years...but worth it. I had 3 phone interviews...just be open and honest with your answers. They want to know what is in your heart and how u plan to succeed...

  6. Would I enjoy being a CNM?

    l&drocks replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am I'm my very last class and I am so excited. Yes I agree malpractice is high....but if its in your heart it will keep nagging at you until you do

  7. Is there a reason why most CNMs don't do homebirths?

    l&drocks replied to klone's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    In my area of the world, there aren't any docs that will back the

  8. Newbie with CNM school questions

    l&drocks replied to HannahtheRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I have and am currently attending Frontier. Frontier does not pair you up with a preceptor, you have to find your own. Frontier is a distance learning program. There is a part time track and full...

  9. who should be punished

    l&drocks replied to alfhabeta's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that nurse A is responsible for the

  10. Midwifery?

    l&drocks replied to marshYO8's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would so ignore your professer. Sounds like a real winner saying that. I have been in school for CNM for 1.5 years now... and work in L&D. I had a doc to tell me that as a midwife, I would be...

  11. Would I enjoy being a CNM?

    l&drocks replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    The answer lies within your heart. If it eats at you every day until you do something about it, you know you want to be a midwife. I too have had a love of labor and delivery and until I applied and...

  12. I Got in to Frontier!

    l&drocks replied to CNM2B's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Congrats to you...now get ready for the ride of your life. I am a fellow student. Have been attending 1.5

  13. Waiting on word for admission

    l&drocks replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    When I went through the process, they contacted

  14. Is distance learning as effective?

    l&drocks replied to kitchenluvr's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I can't speak for others, but I have been at Frontier for 1.5 years now, and distance learning is effective. I have learned and growed from the experience. It is tough though, and I think it has to...

  15. Finding support during Frontier

    l&drocks replied to ibambamama's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I too am a Frontier student and the forums are a big help. You will be assigned within a group at Bound and hopefully your group will click! I know the group I was in clicked and we offer support to...

  16. nurse midwife--how?

    l&drocks replied to premedturnednursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Easiest way to find out is throught the ACNM. I too am a Frontier

  17. Natural Birth Friendly Nursing?

    l&drocks replied to missjennmb's topic in Ob/Gyn

    To answer some of your questions: Do you see interventions placed on patients that may not be necessary? The answer is yes all time. If a doctor wants them delivered, they are delivered. Do you see...

  18. grad school w/ lil ones

    l&drocks replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Well, it can be done slowly with kids by not easily. You study when you can, your house is always a wreck, your spouse gets jealous, but it turns out in the long run. I have a 4 and 6 year old. I...

  19. Statistics course advice

    l&drocks replied to nursingmommyto3's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I took the stats course from canyon college that Frontier was recommending. I hate math but I did ok in the

  20. Pitocin admin via infusion pump

    l&drocks replied to CarrieRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Pit is always supposed to be on its own pump and piggybacked at the lowest port of a mainline. This sounds like a lawsuit waiting to happen with 2 different fluids on the same pump. If it is set a...

  21. Need Answer About Postpartum !!!

    l&drocks replied to Jan RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Scariest pp problem: PP hemorrhage Funniest: I don't know how to breastfeed Rareist:

  22. New nurse ?- SVE's when closed/thick/high

    l&drocks replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is hard to check someone who is way posterior. But, rest assured if you are having that much trouble reaching there cervix, they will not deliver any time

  23. Cytotec and pitocin for iufd??

    l&drocks posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Please help... I have never heard of giving cytotec and pitocin at the same time!!!!!!!!!!!!! IUFD of 13 weeks and md ordered 2 doses of cytotec 50 mcg lady partslly four hours apart and then the...

  24. Have you taken one of these Stats courses for Frontier entry requirement?

    l&drocks replied to mitchsmom's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I just took my stats back in the summer and Frontier accepted it as a transfer

  25. Frontier Midwifery School

    l&drocks replied to Khadijah2's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently attending Frontier... do you have specific questions...feel free to