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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!

Thanks so much for your advice! Yeah I agree it might be competitive in nyc. Such a tough decision! I will check out the acnm page to see if anyone is willing to share their thoughts. Thanks so much again!

Thanks Simply. Suny's part time is like fill time hours. Frontier is accredited but not sure how the clinical works at this point. Hoping that students who have gone there can offer their experience on finding preceptors, especially in ny

I agree totally! Will just have to see what happens. Thanks LibraSun!

Thanks LibraSun! You make a good point! When I called frontier they said that it shouldn't be an issue but I am skeptical. In any case, I'll apply to suny downstate first and see what happens! Thanks for your advice!

Hello there! I'm in the process of applying for CNM programs. I live in nyc, just wondering if any midwives who can tell me about their experience with Frontier University or SUNY DOWNSTATE. Suny downstate sounds rigorous with their class schedule even with part time (i have to work full time). Frontier is another option (love the fact that it's MS-DNP), BUT worried about finding clinical placement/quality of education. PLEASE SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES OR OPINIONS ON WHICH SCHOOL IS BEST! Thanks!

So what are the benefits of 1199?? I thought NYSNA benefits were better? Can you please tell me some of the perks of 1199??

Hi Marshall, thanks for the advice!! Im actually trying to see how I can do the ortho and phn jobs! Perhaps I'll ask to be part-time instead. The hospital job was soooo hard to come by as I don't have any experience. Couldn't tell you how many rejections I've gotten for that reason. I've been told by recruiters that HH is not considered to be experience :-/ Def want to do public health as it is my passion, but have found that experience in the bedside will get me a job much faster. Tough decision :-/

Thanks LadyFree, I knoooow! My heart is def in public health. However, I keep getting turned down for my dream jobs in public health d/t my lack of bedside experience! It's very discouraging. I can't get into MPH positions because I don't have managerial experience, it's craazy! I figured I need to get at least one-two years of the hospital experience. All of my public health experience is in maternal/child health so my goal is to get into mother/baby or L&D unit and gain more experience there.

I have an MPH and also an RN. It's been difficult getting the MPH positions I desire because I don't have that clinical experience. I was offered a job as a clinic manager of a women's health clinic (dream job!!) but because I didn't have the hospital bedside experience, I was turned down. Definitely go for the MPH and the BSN, but get your clinical experience as well. You can always go back to bedside until your dream job comes around...

Hi everyone!! Before, I couldn't find anything and ended up doing homecare after graduating. Now I have 3 GREAT JOB offers and can't choose! One is a city hospital in psych (night shift 11p-7a, about 5 days/wk), the next is a private hospital (Ortho/med-surg, 12hr day shifts/every other wknd) and the last is to be a public health nurse (I have a masters in public health) in a school - so school nursing (M-F, 8a-4p). So I am completely confused as I know I need my clinical experience from the ortho/med-surg, and the school nursing by the dept of health would limit my chances of getting back into a hospital. Not excited about psych or a night shift, but everyone keeps saying to take the city job for the benefits. My plan is to get some clinical experience then start using my Masters in leadership/public health roles. What should I do??