Preparing to start your course in September with SMNET

TallPoppy · #1 (**permalink**) 17-Aug-2008, 10:41

Well..... its getting close now .... I have seen around the site from various threads that you are nervous and excited..... and some of you are beside yourself with worry...

I thought perhaps some top tips to get you all ready and raring to go might help focus your thoughts!

Firstly, everyone is worried. Its new, different, new people, new places, new things to learn etc etc you are all in the same boat as it were.

Friends

Try and locate fellow students at your uni via SMNET. There are social groups, threads and of course our student mentor scheme. Having a friend or two before you start can really help with making you feel more settled and confident about embarking on your new life!

If there are none at your Uni here, I think we have most Unis covered now... but if there are any gaps then let smwife and ollybolly know and they will see what they can do to grab mentors from your specified uni.

Remember, when you start there will be 20-30 new people for you to meet so you will soon find a cohort bud

http://www.studentmidwife.net/groups/

http://www.studentmidwife.net/studen...mentor-scheme/

Uni

Is exciting. Yes there will be hard work and yes you will be expected to give your all but you know all that dont you?! Something you may not know about Uni is how 'safe' it feels. You are cocooned in this institution that will take care of you. You arent embarking on a new life alone, you are embarking on learning new skills and abilities in the saftey of a large insitution that does care about you. You will have lecturers, personal turors, student reps, welfare staff - all name of people who will be there for you.

Preparing for Uni

Well as you can see all over the site now there are threads about what to wear, what books to buy, what clinical tools to get.

The SMNET tool bar is a research tool that means your research time is reduced massively as one search with automatically search all the salient midwifery sites.

http://www.studentmidwife.net/studen...olbar-new.html

The SMNET Academic calendar, with salient midwifery dates, space for shift times and term dates aswell as beautiful imagery and quotes from your lovely lovelies here on the site.

FREE! SMNET Academic Calendar!

The SMNET Educational Resources section - have a good look through this - its has a comprehensive glossary of midwifery terms, aswell as educational links, videos and information on midwifery history.

http://www.studentmidwife.net/midwif...inition-terms/

http://www.studentmidwife.net/midwif...source-videos/

http://www.studentmidwife.net/educat...les-and-links/

The SMNET Getting Familiar with Midwifery Workbook
A good way to get familiar with the basics before you start. Checked as accurate by our ver own RM Dory.

Contains;

Getting familiar with midwifery
Vulva & Vagina anatomy and physiology
Uterus & Ovaries anatomy and physiology
Breasts & physiology of lactation
APGAR score – developing the skills
Baby check basics – developing the skills
The Role of the Nursing and Midwifery Council
NICE exploration
Local Trust Fact Finding and The Baby Friendly Initiative
Research and Terminology
Suggested Reading and Location Links
Midwifery Abbreviations – The Test!
Your Additional Reading & Useful Websites Record

http://www.studentmidwife.net/shop/products/24/

And remember that we are here 24-7 with members from all around the world who will be here for you through the next 3 years/18 months/4 or 5 years. Offload, laugh, cry, seek help, advice, guidance... you name it we can cover it here.

You're not alone, theres 2000 people out there many of whom are feeling like you right now, or have felt like you have and they are all here for you.

I hope those worriers among you are feeling a bit less anxious now.

You can do it

Jxx

midwifemissy · #2 (**permalink**) 17-Aug-2008, 11:08

Thats' excelllent advice J, and I am sure everyone waiting to start will realise that they don't have to do this alone, they are well supported in so many ways.

Monroe · #3 (**permalink**) 17-Aug-2008, 11:48

I sure do feel better after reading this!!
I am one of those who beside myself with worry lolol

I would like to thank everyone who has given me advice and support over the last few months
I would also like to thank everyone in advance for all the advice and support I will get in the coming months

THANK YOU!!!

midwifemissy · #4 (**permalink**) 17-Aug-2008, 12:18

That's what we are all here for monroe, advice, support, guidance and friendship, and this site provides all that so well.

Cat · #5 (**permalink**) 18-Aug-2008, 18:20

The calendar is wonderful. Can't wait to print it off!

Thanks so much for your words of wisdom, J, it certainly does help to know that there are people on here who totally understand how each of us are feeling. I shall be sticking like glue to this site over the next three years for more inspiration, tips and advice!

Thanks xx

Cat · #6 (**permalink**) 18-Aug-2008, 18:21

And friendships too of course!!

Ani · #7 (**permalink**) 18-Aug-2008, 18:36

Aw, TallPoppy that's fab! I feel so calm about starting uni now, you are all part of my extended support network. Having been to uni before, I am well aware of many of the pitfalls and difficulties. I did not finish my course so it was not without considerable thought that I decided to train as a midwife. Studying at degree level again scares the hell out of me, but I have done everything possible this time to make sure I am prepared emotionally for this. I want to be a midwife and if that means doing a degree, then so be it.

Ani x

kittykat · #8 (**permalink**) 18-Aug-2008, 20:24

That's brilliant! I can't wait to go! Im sure we'll all be here for one another and whatever happens we'll get through!

Nikkib · #9 (**permalink**) 24-Aug-2008, 20:13

Thats beilliant advice!!!! I am just thankful that I found this site before the start of my course!! So looking forward to September now.

I just hope my good friend Manda C manages to make it too. She is in a quandry at the moment and not sure what she should do!! I am always here to help!

N xx

curlystraightwhatever · #10 (**permalink**) 24-Aug-2008, 22:45

Good luck everyone starting in September! xxx

Preparing to start your course in September with SMNET

Preparing to start your course in September with SMNET

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