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Nathaly
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Can I get some advice with being a Nurse-midwives.
I want to be nurse-midwives but I don’t know how the mom would act what if there really nice and I am in a bad mood and I am rude to them or what if they are really mean and I am feeling positive. And when I am supposed to help them and there child and they want nothing to do with me but if I don’t help them I am gonna get in trouble.
People that are or been a Nurse-midwives can you give me some advice.
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Nathaly !
Things will seem much different to you once you learn about being a Nurse and a Midwife. My advice is for students that will take an educational path in the U.S. as you didn't mention where you are and where you would be studying.
Your first step is going to be attending Nursing School and becoming an RN - a registered Nurse. You would then become a Certified Nurse Midwife by going for a Masters Degree in nurse midwifery but the degree would be a Master of Science in Nursing. You then go for your Certification to be a Midwife and the exam is given by the American Midwifery Certification Board. It can take about six years to become a midwife so if you love school, you're off to a good start !
As for the personalities and the interactions you would have as a Midwife, you shouldn't be thinking of the worst case scenarios right now, rather learn what it really means to be a Nurse. It's going to depend on exactly where you work. An inner city is going to be different from a rural or suburban setting. But don't worry about this - with life experience and social and cultural experience you will develop the skills to interact with a great variety of people - and their families. Yes, you'd be dealing with their families, too.
As a one time social service Case Manager working with individuals that have a physical, mental, mental health and sensory disability, I can give you first hand learned advice about service refusal from a patient. It may or may not happen, but if it does, take my word, it's NOT about you. It is the patient's issues that cause it. It has nothing to do with your capabilities or anything. Always remember that. When it happened to me, only one time, it was during a time my manager was reassigning clients from one program to me who was working a different program. When my manager told the client she would be reassigned to me, the client screamed so loud, "No ! I do not want Michelle as my Case Manager !" Everyone in our office suite heard it, but it didn't make any difference to me and I didn't think twice about it. If a patient doesn't want you as a Midwife, that patient would be reassigned to another Midwife by whatever company you work for. You will NOT get in trouble if a patient refuses services from you. This scenario isn't always so public and loud either. Arrangements can be made in private. Most of your patients will be grateful and very thankful that you are there for them.
Start watching videos on You Tube about being a Midwife. Read some books about it, too. Become familiar with the Nursing profession as well. Take a lot of Biology, Chemistry, Health Science, Anatomy and any other related human sciences in school throughout high school. Focus on the subjects and the work, not possible negatives about the career. There's a lot to learn and you're just thinking about it right now, so start joining science extracurriculars and possibly doing volunteer work at your local Department of Health. Try not to overthink it before you obtain information.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best in one of the most fabulous careers as a Midwife !
Things will seem much different to you once you learn about being a Nurse and a Midwife. My advice is for students that will take an educational path in the U.S. as you didn't mention where you are and where you would be studying.
Your first step is going to be attending Nursing School and becoming an RN - a registered Nurse. You would then become a Certified Nurse Midwife by going for a Masters Degree in nurse midwifery but the degree would be a Master of Science in Nursing. You then go for your Certification to be a Midwife and the exam is given by the American Midwifery Certification Board. It can take about six years to become a midwife so if you love school, you're off to a good start !
As for the personalities and the interactions you would have as a Midwife, you shouldn't be thinking of the worst case scenarios right now, rather learn what it really means to be a Nurse. It's going to depend on exactly where you work. An inner city is going to be different from a rural or suburban setting. But don't worry about this - with life experience and social and cultural experience you will develop the skills to interact with a great variety of people - and their families. Yes, you'd be dealing with their families, too.
As a one time social service Case Manager working with individuals that have a physical, mental, mental health and sensory disability, I can give you first hand learned advice about service refusal from a patient. It may or may not happen, but if it does, take my word, it's NOT about you. It is the patient's issues that cause it. It has nothing to do with your capabilities or anything. Always remember that. When it happened to me, only one time, it was during a time my manager was reassigning clients from one program to me who was working a different program. When my manager told the client she would be reassigned to me, the client screamed so loud, "No ! I do not want Michelle as my Case Manager !" Everyone in our office suite heard it, but it didn't make any difference to me and I didn't think twice about it. If a patient doesn't want you as a Midwife, that patient would be reassigned to another Midwife by whatever company you work for. You will NOT get in trouble if a patient refuses services from you. This scenario isn't always so public and loud either. Arrangements can be made in private. Most of your patients will be grateful and very thankful that you are there for them.
Start watching videos on You Tube about being a Midwife. Read some books about it, too. Become familiar with the Nursing profession as well. Take a lot of Biology, Chemistry, Health Science, Anatomy and any other related human sciences in school throughout high school. Focus on the subjects and the work, not possible negatives about the career. There's a lot to learn and you're just thinking about it right now, so start joining science extracurriculars and possibly doing volunteer work at your local Department of Health. Try not to overthink it before you obtain information.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best in one of the most fabulous careers as a Midwife !
Thank you, Michelle for the advice.
Nathaly
You are welcome for the advice !
Michelle M.
Roland Mari Ferre
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Roland Mari’s Answer
Hi Nathaly,
I started a nursing degree 13 years ago but switched to a different field before finishing. Here's some key advice for any job: try not to let personal issues affect your work. Even if things are tough at home, leave them there and stay professional at work. Hope this helps!
I started a nursing degree 13 years ago but switched to a different field before finishing. Here's some key advice for any job: try not to let personal issues affect your work. Even if things are tough at home, leave them there and stay professional at work. Hope this helps!