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  1. Working while in (midwifery) school - do-able?

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

    Aaaaahhhhhh! It looks like hte program has changed since I last looked at it. It seems that this program is now for CNM's or CM's who do not have a Master's degree, only certification. (There are a...

  2. NP's having to get a PhD

    birthmamaew replied to marvinskbaby1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was recently at a "legislative day" in Washington DC and we had the opportunity to speak with someone form the AACN. She said that the intent is to "grandfather" in all those who have NP certs and...

  3. Working while in (midwifery) school - do-able?

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

    Actually, there is such a thing as a (MSM) Masters of Science in Midwifery, but I only know of one school that offers it: University of Philadelphia, which is an online program. Does anyone know of...

  4. does therapeutic touch belong in grad programs?

    birthmamaew replied to traumahawk99's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I attend one of the "ivies" and we are all given a quick -and I mean 15 minute- reiki demonstration. There is also a complimentary and alternative medicine elective offered to interested graduates...

  5. Hidden/Unexpected/Extra Cost of Grad School

    birthmamaew replied to lovingpecola's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My personal favorite is the $500 "matriculation fee" that I paid as a deposit when entering my program last year. Supposedly it was to be applied to tuition, but I haven't seen any evidence of that....

  6. Best Brand of Shoes

    birthmamaew replied to SwtTxLdy's topic in General Nursing

    I have Dansko, professional clogs, and while they are really comfy, I and several of my colleagues keep rolling our ankles in them so I amlooking for a new shoe as well. Anmyone have experience with...

  7. My love for financial aid offices...

    birthmamaew posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    It doesn't exist. Not for any of them. I was accepted into this one graduate midwifery program which I am eager to attend last Nov/Dec. I am still waiting on an award letter. I have been told that...

  8. Direct-Entry Masters Program Pre-Requisites (Mass)

    birthmamaew replied to pachouly's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It doesn't sound like you will have this issue, but at a lot of schools, including mine, the new rule for classes "expiring" is 5 years. It did used to be

  9. still choosing APN even with possible doctorate future?

    birthmamaew replied to sourpunch's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I can't believe that it will actually happen. There is already an amazing nursing shortage, and now a nursing faculty shortage. By insisting on a DNP, the problem will only be exacerbated. We have an...

  10. Who else is excited about starting grad school?!!

    birthmamaew replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm exited about it, but I must admit a little concerned about burning out! I have just a short short break ( 1 month) after I finish an accelerated BSN program so I am feeling tired just now....

  11. Graduating nurses.....

    birthmamaew replied to DAMomma's topic in General Nursing

    How about a diploma

  12. My love for financial aid offices...

    birthmamaew replied to birthmamaew's topic in Post Graduate Students

    UNBELIEVABLE, Anon nurse. I don't blame you for transfering. That is totally unacceptable. I have a really hard time with that sort of lack of simple respect for another human being. You are...

  13. Frustration- at my wits end. . .(vent)

    birthmamaew replied to MS._Jen_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I just put a post up about my own fin aid office concerns. I am so sorry you are going through this. I had a similar issue last year with Sallie Mae, but it turned out to be the school's issue...

  14. mumps...to vaccinate or not to vaccinate?

    birthmamaew replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    This is very interesting. I had titers drawn to return to nusring school last summer and despite having had all my MMR's on schedule in childhood,I was not rubella immune and my rubeola was also...

  15. Easterners, Waterbirth?

    birthmamaew replied to tinyscrafts's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is very amusing to me. I am origianlly form NY and now live in the mid atlantic area. I have often been told by some when asking about H2O birth at a particular institution;"This isn't...

  16. Moving from Cali to Maryland in July- Hospital Info Request

    birthmamaew replied to Cerridw3n's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Also, have you checked out Sinai Hospital??

  17. Moving from Cali to Maryland in July- Hospital Info Request

    birthmamaew replied to Cerridw3n's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm a student at JHUSON right now and we spend a lot of time at JHH for clinicals. There are a number of grad students who live in Owings Mills and take the metro straight to the basement of JHH....

  18. Accepted Accelerated Johns Hopkins Students

    birthmamaew replied to alanap's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi everyone. I am in the accelerated program right now and graduate in July and I have a few of the required books to sell: maternity, Abnormal psych, research, a pharm study guide (VERY...

  19. undergrad GPA?

    birthmamaew replied to LanaBanana's topic in Post Graduate Students

    From what I have been told by lots of different programs, they are very understanding about low GPA's in youthful years. While each school probably has a minimum GPA requirement ( usually 3.0) they...

  20. Balance??anyone have a problem with it being in school

    birthmamaew replied to johnson0424's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I recently came to an epiphany about this when my 6 year old had a tantrum that culminated in her hugging me and crying until her poor little body just fell calm with exhaustion. When I picked her up...

  21. Don't Rough My Newborn Up!!!!!!!

    birthmamaew replied to capribry's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is a difficult situation for both nursres and families. I certainly realize we don't have all the timein the world on our hands in our jobs, but I wonder if perhaps a little patient education...

  22. Let's talk about different approaches to school

    birthmamaew replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    This is a constant internal battle for me as well. I have two girls, 6 and 8 and they are and always will be my first priority. I took my nursing prereqs one class at a time when they were 3 and 5....

  23. Important Info For Grad Students!!

    birthmamaew replied to lovingpecola's topic in Post Graduate Students

    WOW!!! This is fantastic news. Thanks so much! I was wondering how to cover the gap at Georgetown next year, as an adult with a working husband, but still without an extra $50K just hanging around!...

  24. Looking for RN-MSN program in Nurse-Midwifery

    birthmamaew replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You should check Philadelphia University. They seem to have a program that allows you to get not an MSN but a Master's in Midwifery if you are an RN with a bachelors degree in any discipline....

  25. NCLEX Review book recs?

    birthmamaew posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Gotta love the holidays! I received a few amamzon.com gift certificates and was thinking of buying an NCLEX review book, but am a little baffled. There are so many to choose from. Anyone have any...