LittleWing21 RN

Honestly, this is a reason I haven't pursued FNP. So many patients come in seeking meds when that shouldn't be the treatment. Good luck finding something that works better for you!

I would love to return to school for my masters but I'm so conflicted about which path! I'm currently an IBCLC with outpatient pedi (and now family practice) experience. I've always been passionate about maternal health and becoming a CNM is somethin...

Thanks for sharing that, it definitely makes sense. I have considered Women's Health, but I just don't know how much I would use my IBCLC. I absolutely love working with postpartum dyads and I feel like newborn care and education is a huge strength o...

I received my RN locally through a 2yr program ? My BS is in sports med. I loved Norwich! Will you be in the Corps?

Congrats!!!! I’m a Norwich grad but got my nursing degree later on. Their program has a good reputation and I love the school. Please let me know if you have any general questions about it!

If you are looking to work in geriatrics, the Cape is a great place to live!!! You may not get a hospice position right away, but a job as an RN in a LTC facility would probably lead you in the right direction. I'm struggling with my career path a ...

Nice to meet y'all! Esf- definitely try at CCH & Falmouth. When I graduated in '08 it was difficult, though not impossible, to get a job there as a new grad. Having a BSN should help. I'm not sure if they even have a nurse recruiter, sadly, bu...

I live and work on Cape Cod! :)

I'd check out the Healthy Children course. I did it last spring and it was fabulous!!! http://www.healthychildren.cc/CLC.HTM They host workshops all around the country. Good luck!

You laugh, but I've seen it happen!!! Some kids are professional fakers! I had one girl who didn't even respond to painful stimuli....however, when I told her that her dad was going to have to pick her up early from camp, she somehow managed to snap...

I didn't have a huge amount of experience when I was a camp nurse, and it went just fine! I'd brush up on the biggest issues you may encounter (for me it was Lyme disease and poison ivy). When in doubt, contact the parent/guardian even just to help...

I'm very curious as to what CNMs' schedules are like too. I've tried asking on this board before, but didn't get too many answers. Seems to vary a lot...which is sort of daunting in a "what could I be getting myself into" kind of way. Good luck fi...

RN in Mass, $20 at family practice (yuck) and $25 at a pedi office.

I second Baby Catcher, it's now one of my favorite books!!

While no one has answered here, I've found some disheartening info on another forum saying that it's not a very good company to work for Who knows though, could just be their opinion!

Sorry you're feeling so stressed! Those are two very different jobs! What do you ultimately want to do as a nurse? While the NICU has high acuity and will be faster paced, you'll also be surrounded by people with experience who are there to help y...

I'm thinking of applying as well! Personal Health RN? Hope you get some feedback :)

From what I've read, it seems like they tell everyone around the same time (except for those waitlisted). They may need to fill the applicant pool before they begin making decisions. I could be wrong though, just guessing!

I just recently got married and will soon be starting a family (can't wait!). I'm currently an RN and am considering going back to school to get my CNM. I'm confident that I can handle going to school with a youngin at home, but my concern is what ...

Thanks everyone!!! I think part of my worry stems from the fact that I don't know what my husband's hours will actually be in the future....he's hoping to become a full-time police officer but only time will tell! Also, I'm 1.5 hrs from all of my f...

I'm considering it!!! Just trying to figure out the timing...Anyone know what their acceptance rate is? Good luck to all who apply!!! :)

Sigh. I'm wondering if I should wait until i have kids and they're older to start...It might be hard to wait that long though!

Bumping! Are there really no midwives with little kids here?!?! Please help!

Littlemamanurse: For NP options there's Neonatal, Pediatric, or Family NP. There's also the option of becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist, which in some states is considered advanced practice nursing. However, that option seems to be in the proce...

That's really the one thing that is making me hesitate...can you raise a family and be a midwife? Hrmmm...Thanks for bringing up that point!