cayenne06 MSN, CNM

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    unit "culture"

    cayenne06 replied to cayenne06's topic in Ob/Gyn

    oh my goodness, this reminded me- when the new group of interns started this fall, we had one shadowing us to observe a birth. She was like 5-6cm IIRC. Asked to go to the bathroom, and of course she...
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    unit "culture"

    cayenne06 replied to cayenne06's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One of the best things about the hospital I am doing my student rotations at (student CNM) is that the CNMs train and supervise the 1st years, so they learn the midwifery way before they move onto the...
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    The Mama Sherpas?

    cayenne06 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Anyone heard about this documentary? it's about hospital based, collaborative midwife/physician practices in the U.S. My midwifery program was briefly featured, so we got an advanced copy to view, and...
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    The Mama Sherpas?

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

    It's kinda funny, though. . . They featured 4 practices, one or two births per practice. We see a hands and knees breech birth (done by an MD with a CNM assisting), a waterbirth, some lovely...
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    Frontier University

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

    Congratulations, future
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    My patient dropped her baby!

    cayenne06 replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    hahahahaha! q1 minute safety checks. I love
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    Distance required for midwives

    cayenne06 replied to mommy2anangel's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Just want to throw out there that when you are on call, you generally have to be within ~20-30 minutes of the facility. Doesn't mean you have to *live* that close. Pretty much every hospital/birth...
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    My patient dropped her baby!

    cayenne06 replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When you rounded on the mother earlier, what was your assessment of her ability to safely handle her baby? Had she received education about how to safely care for the baby? Ultimately, we are...
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    IVP admin rates?

    cayenne06 replied to JustAdmitToObs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, I have to look up push rates for anything I don't use on a near-daily basis. Toradol, narcotics, zofran. . . those are about the only ones I can remember off the top of my
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    Do I need to keep RN license active?

    cayenne06 replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's state by state. I live on the border of MA and CT. I can't speak for NPs, but CNMs need to keep their RN license active in MA but not in CT. I would recommend keeping your RN active, because it...
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    Zofran

    cayenne06 replied to Paramedic51's topic in Patient Medications

    It is also very important to not give a med that you are not familiar
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    Help with suctioning neonate after delivery please!

    cayenne06 replied to PEDSOBRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    lol, I am so glad this thread is old! I was ready to get all up in arms that everyone was still doing routine bulb suction! Don't suction neonates unless there is a clear indication. It is actively...
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    What do you love about nursing?

    cayenne06 replied to xandralou's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking as a midwife and a nurse here-I LOVE that I am allowed to participate in some of the most pivotal, emotionally charged events in people's lives. I cannot get over the fact that I am trusted...
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    How far to insert a catheter??

    cayenne06 replied to Class09's topic in General Students

    Huh. I only ever lubricate the tip. Generally I squeeze a big gob into the sterile bucket, and kind of dip the catheter in. But then again I only have female patients; I bet it makes a big difference...
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    Patients want to bring port and IV supplies home...???

    cayenne06 replied to skydancer7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yeah. . . I know this is not the topic of this thread, but quack remedies like this drive me up the wall. I am sure your patients are paying out the nose for these services since they are likely not...
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    a problem with a question

    cayenne06 replied to Sallysame's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Agree. ALWAYS assess first. If the PCA is not working, that won't kill the patient, but if they are in pain because they are bleeding internally, or their lungs are filling with fluid, etc, they could...
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    Does abortion play a role?

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

    Let's not pretend that death isn't an important part of health care, okay? Coming to terms with death has been a huge part of my growth as a health care provider. And let me just say that I get so...
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    Hopeful Someday CNM...

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

    I second the recommendation to pursue childbirth ed training! It's a great way to get familiar with LDRP practices and to make contacts in the
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    Curious Newbie

    cayenne06 replied to happyinmyheart's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would try to get some non-hospital birth experience if you can. Look into doula training or see if there is a homebirth midwife who will let you shadow. It's nice to have that backround when you...
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    Does abortion play a role?

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

    I just watched After Tiller on netflix. Anyone interested in abortion care (pro choice or not) would love this
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    Evidence Based Care

    cayenne06 replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a CPM, an LDRP RN and a student CNM. My LDRP job is at a small community hospital. Cords are cut immediately, before baby is handed to mom. Bulb suction is done routinely. Babies are never kept...
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    Home health Nursing (NJ), QUESTION what SHOULD I DOOO?!?!

    cayenne06 replied to ggmedina89's topic in Home Health

    I would be very cautious leaving acute care (especially a desirable specialty like OB). It can be hard to get back into the hospital once you
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    Hopeful Someday CNM...

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

    Also important to note that certification is NOT needed to practice as a
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    Should I take my last semester of nursing school off?

    cayenne06 replied to vc01ca's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are you sure you'll be able to jump right back in in the summer? If so, it sounds like a reasonable
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    Felt pretty proud of myself!

    cayenne06 replied to KG MSN RN CCRN CEN's topic in Emergency

    Well