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Hi Liz,
Nice to hear you're still with us, and good luck with all
those assignments, sounds like you're onto it!
As we've spoken before, you know I did the devious thing and
opted not to do a grad programme, something many hospital midwives have a strong
opinion about, but something I also felt really strongly about, and was willing
to take the chance with. As it stands, I would never have been at the
conference where I met Wendy, the midwife I work with, had I been doing shifts
at the local hospital, so I think things all happen for a reason. I'm
priviledged to be working with a midwife who trusts me, and who I feel is an
excellent mentor, it's a wonderful way of starting my midwifery career, and if
you have that offer from a friend, I'd seriously think of taking it up.
Having said that, setting up for independent practice is expensive, and I
haven't had to do much of that, as Wendy has done the most of it. There
are also grad programmes and grad programmes, some are much more interested in
bettering your experiences as a young midwife than others - this I hear from the
women I did my mid with, who went to various settings after we graduated.
So good luck! My ramblings have probably made things clear as mud, but
just wanted to let you know how things have gone for me so far.
take care, and love to catch up sometime
Tania
xx
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Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 9:37
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Subject: [ozmidwifery] video
Thanks Vicki, it is a
glorious photo. Nic rang and told me last night, too.
To all the list, I've
been reading with interest as always, however I am probably going to be silent
for a while as I have about 11 000 words in total of assignments due in by the
end of the year, and I have no idea how I will do that.
Jo, I was so very nearly
at that meeting. I emailed Cheryl and explained why I couldn't be there
(totally hell week with sick kids, essay due in, car trouble and friend in
crisis) and my 'juggling' prioritised the meeting at the bottom of
the list at that time. Still, we keep on with it as we can. I just can't wait
for this year to be over, when I can finally STOP WRITING ASSIGNMENTS! On
another note, I was blown away by the CARES birth stories book I bought. The
strength, honesty and raw emotion took my breath away. It's a
wonderful resource, Thank you.
It has been interesting
listening to the discussion on independent practice etc. I have been in a
quandary lately as I have applied for a graduate midwifery program in a
hospital (don't know if I have it yet) but I truly do not know if I can work
in that environment. I also do not know if I can practice independently
without any 'experience', though I do have a friend who is an independent
midwife (who was my midwife also) who says she can be there for me if I choose
to do this. Does anyone have any thoughts for this nearly registered midwife.
I love to hear (read?)
all the discussions going on on this list, and would probably respond more
often if I didn't have to jump up, run to the kitchen, unplug the phone
and plug in the computer every time I want to send an email.
Aviva, you're gorgeous -
I love your positive responses and empathy.
love to all you wonderful
midwives and others, Liz.
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