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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 educate yourself on reading and interpreting FHR strips. And last but not least- DOCUMENT! Other than that L&D is great if you have a team who knows how to work together. You can't do everything by yourself. Let me know how it goes!

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

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!

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 NYC. Any help is appreciated!

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

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

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 attended Frontier ' s or SUNY DOWNSTATE'S WHNP program, would you be able to give some feedback? Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

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

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 opinion. Good luck on your journey!

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. Good luck to you on your journey!

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

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 skills. It will be twice as hard to learn those skills AND learn a specialty unit. And like someone else said, as an internal applicant, it will be easier to get to your specialty unit that you desire. Think of it as a learning experience, do 1 -2 years and move on.

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!

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!