sillymu

No this is new. Our form didn't look like this. The form on the Facebook group is what we had. It doesn't have that statement on there. She just had to sign it and put it her contact info.

I completed the program in 2021 and I'm a little confused as to what you're saying. When I was in the program we just had to get a paper signed by our manager that we are working on the approved topic on the unit. I work in women's health and my topic was about proper purewick placement. It was a series of surveys and an in service that I taught to my unit and I wrote up the results. I didn't need to get any special clearance from the hospital. My manager never brought it up. I simply told her I'm in the last class for my BSN and I need to do a project and they would like for you to sign a form to confirm employment. Unless the class format has changed or your project is something that involves patients directly and their data, then I don't see why they would need to go through legal for this unless you are volunteering and not doing the project during work time.

The only thing I wish I had known before was just how fast 5 weeks goes by. It's nice, but draining sometimes. I finished in 10 months. I worked 3 12s through the first 5 months and then went outpatient to 5 8s while also still working PRN in the hospital. Once you get in a groove and know what to expect it's pretty simple. I also don't have kids so if you do that might make a difference in your experience. I never studied. You're mostly writing discussion posts and short papers. Learn APA format or get a citation tool like mendley. DO NOT WASTE TIME BUYING THE TEXTBOOKS! You're only in the course for 5 weeks. You can typically find the book as a PDF online for free or for less than $10. Some past students even offer to send them to you if you ask on the facebook group. If you're on facebook the group is very active so I suggest joining. Lots of tips and tricks there. Sometimes people have the PDF textbooks posted to the groups for the specific courses so you don't have to worry about finding them. https://www.facebook.com/groups/OhioUniversityRNBSN

I believe 5/22

Accepted to WHNP! Have to decide between here and Emory

Yes. Duke has clinical rotations in mother baby for postpartum care and with general gyn patients. Not sure if the schedule is 12s, 10s, or 8s, but it is possible. There are also rotations that you could possibly do with the VA hospital.

I was accepted to WHNP and I applied to the last decision group. I was never on the waitlist so I'm not sure there's anything to do other than wait and see if spots become available as people decide what schools they want to go to.

I got accepted for fall. Does anyone know what the tuition deposit amount is? I'm trying to decide between here and Duke.

I am looking at starting grad school in about a year or two and I want to prepare myself. For those of you who have gone to NP school what did you do for work? I currently work outpatient and would hate to go back to 12s even if they’re PRN. I don’t want to stop working. Have any of y’all had success being part time while outpatient or working from home and going to school? What other jobs have y’all held while in NP school?

@travelnurse79 unfortunately I haven’t gotten any recommendations, but my boss did send me a training course to help me brush up on baby’s heart rhythm for non stress tests. I still have my textbook from maternity so I’ve been skimming through it to refresh and learn new things. Good luck to you!

I'm making the switch from bedside to clinic in about a month. I currently work gyn/onc and I am going to an ob/gyn clinic. I know it'll be a learning curve, but I want to brush up on my maternity knowledge. Are there any resources that you all recommend that can help with the transition?

@melodywei there is a facebook group that you can join. People are more active on there. I just started the program. So far so good.

@Jory what is your opinion of the patch?

@LostMyPen,RN how long did you have irregular periods before you started only having one. Is the one around the same time every year? Is it predictable when you’ll bleed?

@cayenne06 thanks for that info. I’ll present that to her and see what she says. Menstrual suppression is what I prefer. I want the patch because I think that would be easiest. As @CalicoKitty mentioned digging around for a ring may be a little awkward. Also not sure if I’ll have huge mood swings or not. Before the pill my mood was unpredictable and cramps were unbearable. Guess I could give both a try and see how it goes. Also I don’t have kids yet. Does the insertion of the IUD hurt? I’ve heard horror stories.