Ria28

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1. Mount Sinai Roosevelt Labor and Delivery

   Ria28 replied to k176615's topic in General Nursing

   Hi k176615, congrats on the L&D position! I wanted to find out how your orientation is going so far at mt sinai roosevelt. I am a L&D nurse and the advice I would give you is to READ READ READ. Memorize the ob policies of the hospitals and ed...

2. CNM vs. WHNP?

   Ria28 replied to twodollarbills's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hi there, just wanted to find out what you decided to do?

3. Can a CNM apply for WHNP certification?

   Ria28 replied to Ria28's topic in CNM

   Just wondering if I'd have to reapply for post master's or just add on the extra hours to my curriculum...The latter would be awesome!

4. Can a CNM apply for WHNP certification?

   Ria28 posted a topic in CNM

   Hi everyone! Since CNM scope of practice includes that of a WHNP, can one apply for a WHNP certificate? Especially if classes/curriculum for WHNP is included in the CNM curriculum? Has anyone ever done this? I know that it may vary by state. I'm in...

5. MS Midwifery at Suny Downstate

   Ria28 replied to catri2007's topic in CNM

   How did the interview go? ? I thought mine went well! Maybe you were in the earlier session tho?

6. WOMEN'S HEALTH NP

   Ria28 replied to Ria28's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks so much! For some reason, I thought whnp would cover more gyn care than cnm, which is more ob. Thanks for clarifying!

7. WOMEN'S HEALTH NP

   Ria28 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   HI there! I'm deciding between going back to school for my WHNP or CNM. Any WHNP can share insights on your job and why you decided not to go the CNM route? Do WHNP work with reproductive cancers? Can CNMS do that as well? Also, if anyone attend...

8. MS Midwifery at Suny Downstate

   Ria28 replied to catri2007's topic in CNM

   My interview is on the 18th! Not sure what to expect though :/

9. Hear me out, I need some advice

   Ria28 replied to RN.amour's topic in CNM

   You can Always use your skills of talking with parents about their infants as a PNP. I think with your experience you should stick with PNP. A dual midwifery/PNP is a lot. I'd prefer to be an expert in either of those, not both, but that's my opi...

10. CNM vs. Med School

    Ria28 replied to DreamerCNM2b's topic in CNM

    Dreamer, I'd say if your heart is in ob/gyn, then pursue it now. If you go the cnm route and have to transfer care to OB, you might be unhappy. Think about why you want to be an MD and why you want to be a CNM. Weigh the pros and cons, then decide. ...

11. CNM vs. Med School

    Ria28 replied to DreamerCNM2b's topic in CNM

    Cayenne, if u don't mind me asking, where did you complete your CNM?

12. MS Midwifery at Suny Downstate

    Ria28 replied to catri2007's topic in CNM

    I'm currently applying as well! Don't have much insight other than the website. There's an information session coming up in May. What did u have questions on specifically?

13. new RN frustration; med surg makes nurses become bitter people??

    Ria28 replied to ChooSoul's topic in Med-Surg

    I hate to say it but Med Surg wasn't my favorite area either. However, it will make your life easier if you're planning on going to a specialty unit. You will understand basic disease management and time management. You will hone your basic nursing s...

14. Frontier Nursing University FNP Class 139

    Ria28 replied to catrpearl's topic in School Programs

    Hi l/dmom. I'm thinking of applying to frontier as well!! Having difficulty deciding between WHNP and CNM programs though. If you don't mind me asking, what made you choose WHNP? Thanks!

15. NYC CNMs: FRONTIER OR SUNY DOWNSTATE?????!

    Ria28 replied to Ria28's topic in CNM

    Interesting point about frontiers placement of clinical studies in their curriculum. Didn't realize that. Def think it would help to have it earlier. Thanks for your advice, will def look into it!