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Post by asp40 on Mar 5, 2010 15:46:21 GMT -5
I am planning on taking that 2 day course in Philadelphia this summer. I am still student, but I want to eventually work in L&D or NICU, so I am trying to beef up my resume.
I have also been involved with La Leche League for 5 years and am training to be a leader here in NJ. I have also breastfed my 4 children from months-4yrs, depending on the child, so I have thousands upon thousands of hours, but those do not count.
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Post by Rivka P on Aug 30, 2010 21:38:55 GMT -5
so, I am thinking that it's a better idea to take the childbirth educator course. There's one in Philly in November and there's always the option of self-study.
hmm.
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Post by Rivka P on Aug 30, 2010 21:39:21 GMT -5
oh, ASP, did you do the course over the summer? please tell me about it!
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Post by asp40 on Aug 30, 2010 22:43:50 GMT -5
I did take the course and it was great. The audience was mostly RNs working LD and mother/baby but there were others. I was the only student. It was a small class - only about 20 people. I did learn some new information. I have been involved with La Leche League for the past 5.5yrs and have nursed all 4 of my children anywhere from 6months until 4yrs depending on the child, so I know a lot already but it is always good to learn new info. I actually want to take their childbirth ed class, but I need to finish school first so that I have the time.
Are you taking the childbirth ed class?
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Post by Rivka P on Aug 31, 2010 13:19:15 GMT -5
MAYBE! :-)
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Post by Rivka P on Oct 28, 2010 14:37:20 GMT -5
OK you may be bored of this topic by now, but I never did take a course and I keep on thinking to myself, maybe when I am ready to go back to work after this baby, maybe I should forget about med-surg and go right into childbirth education. I mentioned it to my husband and he thinks it might actually better to take that idea and run with it and go and become a women's health nurse practitioner. I have a 23 month old and am due to deliver in 2 months. Is now a good time to stay home and do a Masters online? Then I can really be involved in the type of nursing I am most interested in and passionate about?
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Post by achot on Oct 28, 2010 15:58:13 GMT -5
It will open up doors for you, for sure. If you have a supportive husband, I would say go for it. The kids are young enough so you should be able to swing it (although that is up to you). Good luck whatever you decide.
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Post by medic09 on Oct 30, 2010 22:44:12 GMT -5
Sounds to me like you answered your question. You want to do it. Your husband seems to support it. Women's health is a good field, in general, for an NP. Hashem should bless you with success! Which programs are you looking at? My primary care guy seems to be a fan of Frontier.
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Post by Rivka P on Oct 30, 2010 22:50:04 GMT -5
thanks so much for the lead!! I had not looked into that program as of yet.
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Post by Rivka P on Oct 31, 2010 18:17:13 GMT -5
k now I think my next big hurdle is making this work financially. scholarship suggestions anyone?
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Post by asp40 on Oct 31, 2010 19:56:32 GMT -5
I would also say to go for it. I am finishing up my last 8 weeks of nursing school and I have 4 kids between 4-8y. I started my pre-reqs when they were 1-5y. We have all survived, and while it has not been easy, with a supportive husband it has been doable.
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Post by Rivka P on Nov 4, 2010 17:01:23 GMT -5
After a visit and discussion with my midwife, given the fact that I have only worked in med-surg and I am still fairly young, we both think it's a good idea for me to become a childbirth educator first, see if that will give me an "in" for a job in L&D and only then pursue a masters in women's health or midwifery. LOL, back to square one.
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Post by achot on Nov 5, 2010 2:26:37 GMT -5
Sounds like gr8 advice, the road to our goals is circuitous and windy, the important thing is to enjoy everyminute. We spend our lives anticipating the next step, we forget to enjoy the present.
You have some time now with Laya Ora, bless every minute (trust me)
I am sure with your intelligence, creativity, energy, and talents you will achieve all your goals.
Shabbat Shalom (whatcha making?)
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Post by medic09 on Nov 5, 2010 17:03:22 GMT -5
If you're pretty sure you want an MSN of some sort, you might want to slowly start getting the universal courses out of the way. Puts you ahead of the game, and you can space it out.
Shabbat Shalom!
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Post by Rivka P on Nov 9, 2010 17:57:18 GMT -5
medic, I have taken two classes toward my MSN. I agree that it's a good idea to begin amassing credits as much as I can to spread it out. Many schools have a schedule they want you to stick to, though. I called the www.childbirtheducation.org/ people yesterday and since I have not yet taught a class on childbirth, she encouraged me to take a course in person, rather than self study. I agree that is probably the best, and a better way to learn. There's a class in Baltimore at the end of March. I didn't want to wait that long! I wanted to be back working by then. Any suggestions of what I can do to further push my career toward maternal child health between now and March? thanks! |
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