http://www.studentmidwife.net en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:46:54 GMT vBulletin 180 http://images4.studentmidwife.net/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.studentmidwife.net http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/applications-interviews-and-open-days-3/39012-totally-gutted.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:30:39 GMT Talk about rollercoaster of emotions! Back a few months ago I had unsuccessfuls from UWS and Cali, then on Monday was asked in for an interview for... Talk about rollercoaster of emotions! Back a few months ago I had unsuccessfuls from UWS and Cali, then on Monday was asked in for an interview for UWS as they had used up all their reserve list...now I have been unsuccessful again and put on the reserve list!! Sooo gutted, really got my hopes up and now I am just gutted all over again! Sorry about the rant, just needed to share! :'(:'( Anyone know how long into the course the reserve list would be used? Or should I just be taking it that this year is a definite no no.....thanks x ]]> h0peful http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/applications-interviews-and-open-days-3/39012-totally-gutted.html http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/student-midwife-to-be-discussion-13/39011-soooo-excited.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:58:01 GMT Well as the title says....
I've finally got some work as a volunteer in my local hospital maternity department!!! Woo Hoo!:)
The letters, emails, phone calls (stalking...!) finally paid off.
So just wondering if any of you lovely ladies could give me a heads up on what to expect, what I might be allowed to do etc??
Thanks xxx ]]> Student Midwife To Be Discussion daisyroots http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/student-midwife-to-be-discussion-13/39011-soooo-excited.html http://www.studentmidwife.net/smnet-community-15/general-chat-24/39010-does-slimming-world-diet-work.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:52:24 GMT hi i've just started the slimming world diet today and it seems mega easy!!

i haven't felt hungry all day, and haven't used a single syn yet :)

Does it really work even if you eat 4 mullerlight yogurts a day? lol!! ]]> General Chat mamamerabel http://www.studentmidwife.net/smnet-community-15/general-chat-24/39010-does-slimming-world-diet-work.html http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/access-to-midwifery-a-level-100/college-50/39009-can-any1-help.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:20:52 GMT Hi all. I started my access course this week. All we have done really is fill out forms and have inductions. The best bit starts next week when we... Hi all. I started my access course this week. All we have done really is fill out forms and have inductions. The best bit starts next week when we actally start doing some learning. I was just woundering if anyone can give me some advice on who and where to contact about getting some work experience. I would prefer something to do with midwifery or pregnancy but anything will do really as long as it benefits me on my course and looks good on my personal statement for uni. All advice welcome. :) :) ]]> College RL62010 http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/access-to-midwifery-a-level-100/college-50/39009-can-any1-help.html http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/applications-interviews-and-open-days-3/39007-i-want-do-midwifery-will.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:07:32 GMT Hi there! I am from Scotland and my results for 5th year gave me: Higher Biology: B Higher Chemistry: C Higher Modern Studies: B Higher... Hi there!

I am from Scotland and my results for 5th year gave me:

Higher Biology: B
Higher Chemistry: C
Higher Modern Studies: B
Higher English: A

I am wondering if I am likely to get a conditional/unconditional with this in regards to midwifery?

I am trying to do as much as I can to improve my personal statement. These include 3 volunteering opportunities.

1 is volunteering an hour a week befriending a old person at an old folks home.

Another (called interest link) is giving young people with additional needs 2 hours of my time a week to have a normal social situation which lets them feel more accepted in society.

My other one is through the school called "school service". It is timetabled at school and I work 3/4 hours a week during the day helping a 2nd year concentrate and focus on her work. I have got to know her quite well and she appreciates my help.

I have had a day's work expereince working with the local community midwives. This enabled me to see what they do everyday as midwives and decide if it was the right course for me.

Also, I am hoping to have 2 seperate weeks at different hospitals in regards to midwifery/maternity care.

So, back to my first point! Am I doing all the right things and is there anything else I can be doing!? Thanks! :) ]]> sophiemaczzz http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/applications-interviews-and-open-days-3/39007-i-want-do-midwifery-will.html http://www.studentmidwife.net/additional-forums-73/smnet-nurse-107/general-nursing-discussion-124/39005-book-textbook-advice-please.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:46:53 GMT . ...]]> Hi,

My friend has recently decided that she is going to apply to the local university to do her nurse training...... I am sooo proud of her :>. She completed access 2 years ago, but unfortunatly "life got in the way" and she couldn't apply. her situation has 100% changed now and she is going for it.

Anyway, as a "we are behind you all the way" gesture me and my other friend want to buy her a textbook for her studies and I was wandering if any of you lovely student nurses could advise me on which one. (i am assuming there is a Myles/Mayes equivelant for student nurses) ;)

Any help will be extremely appreciated.

Thank you

Dharma
x ]]> General Nursing Discussion Dharma http://www.studentmidwife.net/additional-forums-73/smnet-nurse-107/general-nursing-discussion-124/39005-book-textbook-advice-please.html http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/money-4/39003-please-help.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:01:45 GMT due to problems with the property im living in am having to move back into my dads at the start of november. I have been assessed as an... due to problems with the property im living in am having to move back into my dads at the start of november.

I have been assessed as an independant student for the bursary as i have supported myself and my son for last 4ish years.

When i move back to my dads i will be paying him rent but not through a contract jsut what i can afford each month and my share of the bills so basically renting a room off him. will this affect my bursary as he wont be supporting me ill still be paying for everything myself.

sorry if this seems a bit random im just feeling a bit lost ]]> Money keegansmum http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/money-4/39003-please-help.html http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/applications-interviews-and-open-days-3/39002-southbank-uni-open-day-midwifery.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:54:06 GMT anyone going? ive put my name down and waiting to hear back to see if i can go to the morning one anyone going? ive put my name down and waiting to hear back to see if i can go to the morning one ]]> wisewoman http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/applications-interviews-and-open-days-3/39002-southbank-uni-open-day-midwifery.html http://www.studentmidwife.net/smnet-community-15/general-chat-24/39001-he-has-arrived.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:49:32 GMT Phew what a wait he was! 15 days overdue in the end! I went in to be induced on Sunday .. at 7am .. very looonngg day - two lots of gel to get... Phew what a wait he was! 15 days overdue in the end!
I went in to be induced on Sunday .. at 7am .. very looonngg day - two lots of gel to get things moving - LOTS of walking..!
Finally, my waters broke naturally at 8pm - contractions were 1 min apart, quite painful - but bearable..I was really excited thinking it's VERY close... we moved out of the 4 bedded ward (I was last of the 4!!) to the delivery room, using gas & air coping rather well .. had a VE and was totally gutted to be told I was only 3cm !!!! I've been 2cm for weeks!!!!!
Sooo... then I thought I'd have an epidural, pain was strong and was told 1cm per hour...poor Tom! He was exhausted too, so I suggested he went home for a few hours when epidural was done so I could sleep too - it was about 10pm. (He didn't get to go home until 3am!!!)
The epidural was done, all well by 11pm - had to wait for another lady to have hers done first... very hard !!!
The pain eased loads, but I could feel him coming down - between each contraction though, managing well and had a couple of epidural top ups.
Then it hit me and I had to push uncontrollably! He travelled so fast, I didn't actually get to push - I had to pant him out, then there he was !!!!
Monday 6th September 12.50am Rudy Oliver... weighing in at 11lbs.....!!!
We had various doctors and midwives popping in to see the 11lb baby...!!
I am SO happy he has arrived, and he is just so handsome! Very lovely having a boy too, the girls just adore him, even Lola (2 1/2) who we thought would be jealous just can't get enough of him!

Anyhoo, he needs a feed - and the girls will be home from school any minute causing chaos for a cuddle!


:drink: ]]> General Chat Choz http://www.studentmidwife.net/smnet-community-15/general-chat-24/39001-he-has-arrived.html http://www.studentmidwife.net/student-midwife-forums-2/general-midwifery-discussion-19/39000-how-many-practice-hours-qualify.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:41:23 GMT Heyloooo Gorgeous People!

How is everyone?

I'm having a small freak out about being down hours from my practice placements, and was wondering if anyone knew the hours required by the NMC to qualify as a midwife from my student placements?

Xxx ]]> General Midwifery Discussion Curly http://www.studentmidwife.net/student-midwife-forums-2/general-midwifery-discussion-19/39000-how-many-practice-hours-qualify.html http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/applications-interviews-and-open-days-3/38999-anyone-going-herts-open-eve.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:16:48 GMT On the 2 November?? I just wanted to see if anyone else was thinking of going and wanted to meet up there. I had booked on one earlier this... On the 2 November??

I just wanted to see if anyone else was thinking of going and wanted to meet up there.

I had booked on one earlier this year but then couldn't make it so November is now the soonest one.

xx:D:D:D:D:Dxx ]]> Spiritual Midwife 2012 http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/applications-interviews-and-open-days-3/38999-anyone-going-herts-open-eve.html http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/applications-interviews-and-open-days-3/38998-dlc-on-ucas.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:55:11 GMT Does anyone know when your putting your modules in after you have put the access course into education, do i put english in the modules even though... Does anyone know when your putting your modules in after you have put the access course into education, do i put english in the modules even though im not doing english i thought if u had it at GCSE you still got credits for it or have i dreamt that lol

Also do i put all my modules in even though i havnt completed them yet and just put under the result pending?

I bet you all love me lol sorry :) ]]> Bexster http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/applications-interviews-and-open-days-3/38998-dlc-on-ucas.html http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/access-to-midwifery-a-level-100/distance-courses-remote-learning-101/38995-bloody-royal-mail.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:18:33 GMT I can't believe, that of all the assessments I've sent to my tutor, my English has gone missing in the post!
I posted them on the 1st September, got a receipt but not recorded as my tutor prefers normal 1st class post. Still not appeared as of today and guess which bit I forgot to photocopy? My handwritten essays!!! I could scream!!!
Boohoo :-$ ]]> Distance Courses / Remote Learning Skye1974 http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/access-to-midwifery-a-level-100/distance-courses-remote-learning-101/38995-bloody-royal-mail.html http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/student-midwife-to-be-discussion-13/38993-over-the-moon.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:06:10 GMT , I have just got a place at uwic cardiff, It is a part time course in Health & social care HNC, but is 1 step forward for me...]]> I am over the moon :>, I have just got a place at uwic cardiff,
It is a part time course in Health & social care HNC, but is 1 step forward for me as thought i might have had to wait a bit longer, whoop whoop.
hibi ]]> Student Midwife To Be Discussion hibi http://www.studentmidwife.net/i-want-to-be-midwife-1/student-midwife-to-be-discussion-13/38993-over-the-moon.html http://www.studentmidwife.net/smnet-community-15/general-chat-24/38992-breastfeeding-law.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:33:09 GMT Hi all, i am doing my ageism essay on social exclusion and extended breastfeeding and I am sure there was recently a public report somewhere stating... Hi all, i am doing my ageism essay on social exclusion and extended breastfeeding and I am sure there was recently a public report somewhere stating that no child under the age of 2 can be stopped from receiving milk in public places regardless of breastmilk/formula/ e.t.c.
Does anyone know where I could find the information on it? I'm finding it a bit difficult because i can only find something about scottish law.
Thanks so much, we've only been given a week to do this and i want to make it perfect :)
xxx ]]> General Chat lil miss sunshine http://www.studentmidwife.net/smnet-community-15/general-chat-24/38992-breastfeeding-law.html