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  1. Interested in CNM - want to start slowwww

    beckinben replied to waterfall99's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Yes, you can. I did. The best things to take are the classes that are considered the "master's core" classes - nursing theory, research/statistics courses, health policy. Someone told me not to take...

  2. Children's Hospital Denver

    beckinben replied to manurse06's topic in Colorado Nursing

    You could also look at Presbyterian/St. Lukes, which will be expanding their pediatric services because of Childrens moving - P/SL is two blocks from where Childrens is now. I think Childrens is...

  3. difference between FNP and CNM

    beckinben replied to ksc0723's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

  4. Malpractice insurance for CNM's?

    beckinben replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Malpractice costs vary widely. Your best bet would be to ask someone practicing in those states. State laws have a big impact. Some of the ways midwives deal with malpractice: - employers (physicians,...

  5. L&D books

    beckinben replied to mer_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    AWHONN's Perinatal Nursing by Kathleen Rice Simpson and Patricia Creehan- new edition just came out....

  6. cerificate vs masters

    beckinben replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Yes and yes. Certificate programs were more common before the MS(N) became the preferred or required degree for CNMs and other APNs. Some states mandate that CNMs and/or ANPs have a graduate degree,...

  7. Are CNMs independent of OBs or not?

    beckinben replied to platon20's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I may have overreacted in my response, but you should know that your arguments would have more credibility (at least for me) if you had a more realistic view of the costs of health care. And your...

  8. Are CNMs independent of OBs or not?

    beckinben replied to platon20's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Sorry, but my salary is more than $200, and I am worth every penny. Maybe a doc who walks in as the head crowns and catches and walks out 15 minutes later deserves $200, but I don't. I think I'll be...

  9. Are CNMs independent of OBs or not?

    beckinben replied to platon20's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Here's a place to start. This link - http://www.mana.org/laws.html - will show you the laws relating to midwifery for states where specific laws

  10. Good Bye Colorado

    beckinben replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I know how you feel. I was offered my dream job - great work environment, more money - but it wasn't in Colorado. I didn't mind missing the move either.... but I sure miss my friends. What makes me...

  11. ?NP schools that "find" clinical sites

    beckinben replied to spaniel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    University of Colorado - all NP options - Yes (I know who to ask

  12. Nursing Model vs Medical Model (again!)

    beckinben replied to jjjoy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In terms of do you need the science prereqs for PA school, I can tell you my experience. I have 3 degrees, two summa cum laude. I'm usually considered a smart person. The basic science class -...

  13. Are CNMs independent of OBs or not?

    beckinben replied to platon20's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    In some states, yes. In some states, no. In states with true independent practice, I could see my own patients, and if there was a problem, refer them to an OB and still be practicing in accordance...

  14. Are CNMs independent of OBs or not?

    beckinben replied to platon20's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    97% of all CNM births are done in the hospital. It is rare to find a CNM that does both hospital and home births, mostly because of malpractice insurance reasons and hospital credentialing issues....

  15. Are CNMs independent of OBs or not?

    beckinben replied to platon20's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    CNMs are required by the standards of practice published by the ACNM to have some sort of MD collaboration. The wording in the document is this: The midwife: Demonstrates a safe mechanism for...

  16. Difference between CNM and NMW?

    beckinben replied to MissouriBSNstudent's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    AMCB - American Midwifery Certification

  17. Would I enjoy being a CNM?

    beckinben replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Just a couple thoughts I had - I like first assisting too. It really does add some variety. Most practices here are adding it, unless there are OB residents at the hospital. Compensation - that...

  18. Hi :)

    beckinben replied to Samma's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    1. How old were you when you got out of school?? Early 30's, there were some younger and some older in my cohort 2. Did you have to take a year off to work between your BSN and your CNM to get into...

  19. Ideas for finding clinical sites.

    beckinben replied to BChapp3182's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My midwifery program located all preceptors and clinical sites for me, but when I was in the PA program (yes, I did both, long story), I had to find my own clinical sites. Guess which one I liked...

  20. Am I a Hypocrit?

    beckinben replied to lugnutz's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I feel exactly the same way, which is why I do births in the hospital. I trust my colleagues - primarily CPM's but some CNM's - that do home births to care for the women that choose that option. I...

  21. Am I a Hypocrit?

    beckinben replied to lugnutz's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    The fear of the bad outcome can be a powerful force, and leads to many unnecessary interventions in the hospital setting (and sometimes even at home). Interventions that have never been shown to...

  22. dictation part of the job

    beckinben replied to Nurse-One's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have had to dictate. The growing use of EMR is decreasing the amount, though. I personally can't wait until dictation goes away. Becki

  23. Am I a Hypocrit?

    beckinben replied to lugnutz's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    No one will force you to do home deliveries. You might not even get the chance to do so while in school, depending on what school you attend. Remember, 97% of CNM births are in a hospital setting. As...

  24. Any WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONERS out there?

    beckinben replied to Elle83's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here's the main question to ask yourself - do I want to catch babies? Do I want to take care of women in labor? That is the main difference between a CNM and a WHNP. If you don't have any experience...

  25. Options for midwifery - NOT CNM?

    beckinben replied to waterfall99's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Here's a helpful book (long url): http://www.midwiferytoday.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MT&Product_Code=C514PM&Category_Code=MTBK It goes through all the different...