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Preparation for Boards - One alumni writes
By time you take all the exams through out the program, you will be ready for boards. Don't get me wrong, they weren't easy. But I feel like our tests, case presentations, seminar room discussions, learning assignments, etc definitely prepared me. Trust me, I have friends in other programs and they envied all of my assignments and test and more importantly our institutions boards passing rate!
Why a Future in Midwifery?
Our students can best answer that
question:
"My first birth: The call came in at
4:15 am that a woman was at my
clinical site and was 7-8 cm. I
rushed across town praying hard to
my guardian angels that all would go
well and I would make it prior to
her delivery. We doppler monitored
throughout the labor (in the rocking
chair). She picked the bed to birth
and delivered at 6:52 am a 6lb 10oz
little girl. I have a new
appreciation for how many places a
midwife's eyes and hands must be,
all at the same moment! Both parents
were ecstatic (they have a
9-year-old son at home) and I felt
very appreciated."
Pamela Madden, CNM
Kettering, OH
"My friends say I have been a
midwife for many years, in many
ways, I have helped birth new
programs, change, and community
efforts around issues affecting
women and children. My life has been
a spiral, seeking that place where I
could most be used as an instrument
for empowerment. There were times in
my past when it was a more activist
role. Now, I celebrate the ability
to work with women, one birth, one
life at a time, supporting their
knowing, their claiming, their own
health. There will be more activist
times in the future, I am sure, but
now, this is a good place to be,
with women.
"There is something magical about
the first time you intentionally
catch a baby. While your hands are
busy remembering all the learning,
and feeling for the right pace, the
right touch; you marvel at the honor
of being invited to be a part of
this miracle of birth and you know,
inside, that this is where you need
to be."
Andrea Christianson, CNM
Nerstrand, MN
"Today I facilitated a meeting of my
preceptor and the head nurse of the
OB/GYN unit at our hospital. The
hospital is starting the process of
privileging CNM's and my preceptor
is going to be the test case. It is
fascinating to be in a position of
starting at the beginning and
watching the profession grow in my
community. Being a student of The Midwifery Institute
has allowed me the opportunity to
make a difference and help bring
midwifery care to my patients. This
is very exciting."
Rebekah Pierson, CNM
Kennewick, WA
"The day I hang out the sign that
reads "LINDA JOHNSTON, CNM". It will
mean giving quality care to women as
well as being present and supportive
during one of the most memorable
times in their lives. It means I
will have reached a long awaited
goal, my hard work and determination
will have paid off. It means I can
take time to thank those who have
been supportive and spend time with
my family and all the things I'm
putting on hold. It means my
daughter will tell others, "my mommy
helps mommies have babies". It means
I will hold new life in my hands and
watch a mother, father and family be
born. It means I will be able to
thank women for all they've done for
me by supporting them in whatever
way they need."
Linda Johnston, CNM
Grand Isle, VT
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