mamagui

mamagui has 1+ years experience and specializes in Eventually Midwifery.

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1. Frontier RN-MSN. Bachelor's issue?

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

   When you enter the MSN at Frontier, you are already automatically placed on the DNP track....why not just finish there and not have anything to worry

2. Returning to L&D after miscarriage

   mamagui posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   On October 17 I found out that my baby was no longer alive. I was 18 weeks pregnant. I have taken all the time off that I can with PTO and sick leave (I don't qualify for FMLA until January), and I...

3. Cervical Ripening

   mamagui replied to LibraSunCNM's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Maybe she was a TOLAC? Then cytotec would be contraindicated....could still use foley bulb, though. I see many ridiculous reasons for inductions all of the time, and I see many failed inductions as...

4. Patient positioning after epidural

   mamagui replied to quazar's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I lay the Pt flat, no bump, but the HOB elevated at about a 30 degree angle. I usually only leave them like that for about 20 minutes, enough time so that the epidural has time to set up equally on...

5. Salaries for L/D nurses in Denver area

   mamagui replied to mamagui's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks so much fo the advice! Ill begin searching in January... hoping for a job offer by march and move in

6. Salaries for L/D nurses in Denver area

   mamagui replied to mamagui's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you. That is much lower than I anticipated, especially considering how much more expensive housing is. Its not much more than what I make as a new grad in

7. Salaries for L/D nurses in Denver area

   mamagui posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am seriously considering relocating from the Charleston SC area to the Denver area in spring of next year for a variety of reasons, but principally to attend midwifery school. The cost of renting...

8. Do you have visible tattoos or know anyone who has visible tattoos?

   mamagui replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

   We have plenty of nurses and scrub techs with tons of visible tattoos....not really an issue at my

9. Disturbing things that I heard Dr.s say in the Labor room

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

   Aspiring, I am so disappointed to read these! So, so sad! I wonder why some of these people get into obstetrics/ gynecologics if they have absolutely no regard for women and the sanctity of

10. Disturbing things that I heard Dr.s say in the Labor room

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

    Holy cow! This sounds like

11. Experience before RN/CNM worth it?

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

    mmm, that type of experience will help you to get a nursing job, BUT you will most likely need RN experience before beginning grad school (there are some exceptions to this, depending on which school...

12. Disturbing things that I heard Dr.s say in the Labor room

    mamagui posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Shortly after a mama gave birth, "You behaved exactly how I wanted" While giving an epidural, "Epidurals are actually better for baby" Care to add to the

13. Another reason unions suck!

    mamagui replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    WOW! Please bring unions to the South! There is a large airplane manufacturer in my community whose Machinists Union tried to establish itself here and was literally run off by crazy right-to-work...

14. Initiating Evidence Based Practices

    mamagui replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maybe push for baby friendly accreditation? That will implement many of the things that you are talking about.

15. Just took my nclex

    mamagui replied to Jr./RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had 13 SATAs and 75, passed, the trick also worked for