cayenne06 MSN, CNM

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    Momma said there will be days like this

    cayenne06 replied to Nursetk4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I felt like my brain was going to explode pretty much every day for the first month of my first job. I am still learning new stuff all day long! The more competent and experienced you become, the more...
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    NP attire

    cayenne06 replied to ronrandallgabiola's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Our school required us to buy a lab coat for clinicals, but in practice we just did not wear them. We wore office casual in the clinic and hospital-issue scrubs in the hospital. As a practicing CNM in...
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    Yikes! Flu Shot!

    cayenne06 replied to ThespinaDiaz's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Learn something new every day! I always remove the air bubble from profiled
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    Near Misses, Close Calls, etc.

    cayenne06 replied to Jamuhh's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Came thisclose to using providing iodine on a patient for a straight catch prep...who had a documented anaphylactic shellfish allergy. this didn't happen to me, but the other day one of my NP...
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    L&D RN's opinions on doulas?

    cayenne06 replied to mskate's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yep, us too. Unfortunately we still end up doing it more often than not, especially since us crazy midwives don't like to break down the bed and use those damn stirrups! I agree with previous posters...
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    How long does drug screening continue after probation?

    cayenne06 replied to ethanw00's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No advice but good for you for following through and doing what you needed to be able to keep your license. I'm sure i'll be holding my breath for my entire career, but it will be a good day when...
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    Where are all of the holistic nurses?

    cayenne06 replied to PaleoNurse's topic in Holistic

    This right here? Exactly why CAM is dangerous. Would love to see this
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    Where are all of the holistic nurses?

    cayenne06 replied to PaleoNurse's topic in Holistic

    Steelworks, what is the science behind homeopathy? What is the science behind the subluxation theory of chiropractic? How about the science behind "vitalism"? Exercise, nutrition (both good nutrition...
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    Finally I got a job as an RN....

    cayenne06 replied to SENSUALBLISSINFL's topic in Public, Community Health

    Congratulations! I work in public health and I adore it. I got my masters in nursing education from WGU. Its a good option for self motivated
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    PRN during FNP School?

    cayenne06 replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Another thought. If you need to keep a job with benefits, maybe look into another position that might have better hours or flexibility, or one that has enough "down time" on the job for studying?...
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    PRN during FNP School?

    cayenne06 replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I worked PRN during CNM school and it worked very well. I would have died if I had to stay part time. I really really needed the flexibility of per diem. However, I qualified for Medicaid so I was not...
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    Have any of you ever left a tourniquet on a patient after an iv start?

    cayenne06 replied to Mursechico's topic in General Nursing

    Well. Mistakes happen. There's no "excuse" needed. This particular error hasn't happened to me, but just like every other human being I make mistakes on the job every once in a while. Sounds like the...
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    No injections through a tattoo?

    cayenne06 replied to cayenne06's topic in Patient Medications

    But isn't it dangerous to potentially introduce ANY dermal tissue into the epidural space?aren't the needles designed to be non-boring? Interesting, hadn't heard about the red dye thing in...
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    How to find midwife preceptor?

    cayenne06 replied to heymami's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Not sure if this is at all helpful, but I would recommend finding a program that arranges clinical placements for you. I am not a fan of the trend of APRN programs requiring students to secure their...
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    Odd interactions

    cayenne06 replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a patient in nursing school with end stage pancreatic cancer. Semi-lucid, overall an agreeable patient. Sometimes, when a wave of pain would hit him, he would instantly reach for his genitals. I...
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    References when appying for CNM school

    cayenne06 replied to Katie71275's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I agree, your charge nurse is a great reference. I solicited references from my MD colleagues and preceptors when I was applying to CNM jobs, but I don't believe I used any for my application to CNM...
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    9 months into FIRST FNP job

    cayenne06 replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I paid for a personal subscription to uptodate (and have the app on my phone). I paid for the ASCCP pap/colpo guidelines app. Every morning, when I log in to my computer, I log on to uptodate and pull...
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    Can you prescribe medications?

    cayenne06 replied to Bluebolt's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I work with a CRNA when I am at one of our surgical sites. They don't prescribe any meds (the clinician doing the procedure does all post-op med management). The CRNAs I worked with when I was an...
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    Tell me about Midwifery

    cayenne06 replied to auson16's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    And don't forget midwives do much more than catch babies. I work at Planned Parenthood, and absolutely adore my job. I did home birth for years and am more fulfilled in this role than I have ever...
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    My I'm going to medical school

    cayenne06 replied to synaptic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wonder if it's a coincidence that CRNAs, unlike any other nursing specialty ( going on recollection here so please feel free to correct me), is dominated by
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    Gynecological scope of practice

    cayenne06 replied to DreamerMW's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I don't think it is state specific, but I've only ever practiced in Massachusetts and Connecticut so I'm not positive. But these are all very reasonable skills for a midwife with the necessary...
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    Need professional advice

    cayenne06 replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh gotcha. That does make it more
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    Am I nuts?

    cayenne06 replied to akcw1981's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nurses can work in a surgical tech role, but surgical techs are very limited in their career/advancement opportunities. However, it is true that surg techs are lower paid and thus it can be easier to...
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    Need professional advice

    cayenne06 replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in General Nursing

    Can you consider utilizing daycare maybe? I know the cost can be astronomical (I've got two kids myself!) but in many cases it makes good financial sense in the long
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    Easy activity. Fun with the residents!

    cayenne06 replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For a minute, I really thought you were talking about shooting new doctors with your homemade catapults!!!!! Hahahaha! Love this idea, going to do it with my