cayenne06 MSN, CNM

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    Should I try and become a Nurse in a Naturopathic Clinic or a Naturopathic Doctor?

    cayenne06 replied to NenaRK's topic in Holistic

    Is this supposed to be an argument against science based medicine? Science is a never ending process; as we explore and experiment and learn new things, we change our practices. Yes, it took a...
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    not comfortable with giving narcotic injection due to street drug interaction

    cayenne06 replied to Sarge_BSN_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Were you giving a med with a strong opioid antag potential to a patient with an opioid dependence? I am having trouble thinking of other potentially dangerous
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    Haven't heard back on a job application.. is this a good sign?

    cayenne06 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I've gotten rejection letters 6+ months after submitting an application lol. Every place that has offered me an interview has called me within a few days of getting my application. As a general rule,...
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    Calling all Frontier CNM students

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

    Frontier is a well respected program. Some students have difficulty locating a preceptor, though, so you might want to feel out the practices in your area, make sure the area is not saturated with...
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    What is the freaking deal with OB?

    cayenne06 replied to Mavrick's topic in General Students

    I always knew I wanted to be in healthcare. When obstetrics was suggested to me, I remember buying spiritual midwifery and seeing a photo of a crowning vertex and my eyes about popped out of my head....
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    When to start applying for Certified Nurse Midwife jobs?

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

    Just an update, since I am GRADUATING TODAY!!!! I started applying for jobs in late January, and signed with a practice in February. However, I actually ended up finding an even better job, which i...
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    Misdiagnosis

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

    We all make the wrong diagnosis sometimes. It really IS why they call it "practice!" Every mistake is a learning opportunity, a chance to get better at your job. It happens to everyone, even...
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    i want to do this

    cayenne06 replied to Sade Murphy's topic in Western Governors University

    WGU is great, if you are a self directed learner. I did my BSN in less than one term. However, if you need oversight and deadlines and structured work to help you learn the material, it can be...
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    Sharps vs. Not Sharps

    cayenne06 replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    yeah, all sharps, used or not, should go in the bin. i don't want some poor person to get stuck, regardless of BBP
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    CPM to CNM

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

    YES! I didn't even go to my nursing school pinning ceremony. Last thing I wanted to do was spend 2 hours in an overcrowded auditorium at the ungodly hour of 7pm, when i should be in my jammies. I am...
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    heart & kidneys question

    cayenne06 replied to emileeg's topic in General Students

    The heart has a key hormonal role in regulating kidney function/fluid balance. Not gonna do your homework for
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    CPM to CNM

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

    Yeah I am going to have to disagree with you, summersunset. The high volume, high acuity experiences I got in CNM school prepared me for autonomy in a way that my low risk, low volume CPM...
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    Holistic Nurse Support

    cayenne06 replied to Nurserton's topic in Holistic

    Holistic does not = anti science. I consider myself a holistic practitioner, because I address health in the context of a person's overall lifestyle. I don't think it is ethical to recommend or...
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    Curious about formula marketing practices in your hospital

    cayenne06 replied to LibraSunCNM's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work at a small community hospital (250ish births a year), and the formula reps take us out to dinner and give us "breastfeeding support" bags filled with formula and coupons. I only give them to...
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    Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    cayenne06 replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I want to second the poster who commended the OP for his level headed and thoughtful responses. Unless you are leaving out some crucial details, the situation as described sounds like you were...
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    CNM student malpractice insurance

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

    What school are you in? Weird that they don't provide malpractice
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    School Nurse Abandonment over Pledge?

    cayenne06 replied to E Non Imus, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Totally off topic- but your PCP can't remove an IUD? Do they do any well woman care at all? Removing an IUD just requires a speculum and some ring forceps; any clinician with a reasonable familiarity...
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    Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    cayenne06 replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Was the complaint related to the fact that you are a male student? Would this have happened if a female student inadvertently delivered a meal tray? I can't believe you were dismissed from the program...
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    Pre Employment drug screen decision

    cayenne06 replied to mc554433's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all the advice not to disclose. And you won't get any judgment from me. There is nothing wrong with using mj in your personal time, and I applaud you for making the decision to quit so it...
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    BORED

    cayenne06 replied to ptcwhit's topic in Private Duty

    Haha, me too! I am not cut out for PDN but it was a good way to get my BSN done
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    CNM (midwife) Burnout

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

    My full time schedule is 20 hours in the clinic each week (2 10 hour days or 3 shorter days) and 5 24 hour shifts a month, for comparison. We do about 50 births a month so pretty busy when on call. I...
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    CNM (midwife) Burnout

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

    yes, i was definitely being hyperbolic. My point is really that delivering babies sounds like the most funnest job ever, but it is not a profession to enter into
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    CNM (midwife) Burnout

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

    Yes. I could never do anything else. Midwifery is a terrible job. Insane hours, less than ideal compensation, and when it goes bad, it goes really, really bad. I think a lot of people imagine...
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    CNM (midwife) Burnout

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

    CNM burnout is a huge problem. The hours are terrible, and on-call time is often not compensated or is compensated at a reduced rate (the job I accepted pays 16 hours for every 24 hour shift on call;...
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    totally missed vaginal exam

    cayenne06 replied to motheringheart's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also- your stretchy 2-3 can easily be someone else's 4. There is a subjective component to the