cayenne06 MSN, CNM

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    Education in my resume

    cayenne06 replied to Toaster's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hmmm, I would include it if you did okay in the classes, and add a short explanation as to why you are no longer attending. If you failed out or something, then I would just leave it
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    Oral pain med alternative

    cayenne06 replied to laderalis's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    is she allergic to patch adhesive, or fentanyl
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    should I appeal

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

    I would start by trying to contact the person who evaluated you, and ask them for specific feedback regarding your handwashing- is that
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    Baystate Medical Center Midwifery Program

    cayenne06 replied to BrittanyNicole90's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am in my third semester at Baystate, and holy cow am I impressed. Our clinical experiences are amazing and varied, and our preceptors are wonderful, knowledgeable, and approachable. I've had to take...
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    L & D experience and CNM -- opinions!

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

    I am in CNM school. I am an LDRP nurse and a CPM with years of experience in home birth. I think working as an LDRP RN is not in any way necessary to becoming a proficient CNM. Yes, you can learn a...
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    Private loans???

    cayenne06 replied to shells31's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I get private education loans from Freedom Credit- the interest is comparable to my federal loans. I would only recommend private loans if there is NO other way to get funding, but you gotta do what...
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    Anxious l&d

    cayenne06 replied to L&Dhopeful's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree, anxiety is normal! It helps to remember that birth is an inherently normal process. When it goes wrong, it can go really really wrong, but we should always start with the assumption that...
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    breastfeeding and medications

    cayenne06 replied to dmw2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, in the VAST majority of cases, the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risks to the fetus. This is true of mothers who smoke marijuana (although you will find many who disagree), drink...
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    Pump Flow Rate Question

    cayenne06 replied to happynurse49's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is a typo, for sure. Your answer is correct. This is very basic, simple math- no fancy nursing tricks!
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    Nurse Practitioners Modernization Act....

    cayenne06 replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ugh, I hate language like that in APRN regulations. Say you are an endocrinologist. Your diabetic patient needs surgery to correct some emergent diabetic-related complication. You refer your patient...
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    Papers

    cayenne06 replied to CFrancine's topic in Western Governors University

    There's no page limit on the MSN capstone...mine was 70+ pages, NOT including the appendices. But yes, on average the papers are less than 10 pages. It's an important skill, to be able to write...
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    Nicu nurse or elementary school teacher

    cayenne06 replied to jackieruiz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    To me, it seems like you have been pursuing your dream of working in a NICU for a loooong time you. You've invested a lot of time and energy on your way to this goal. Nursing school is not that bad....
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    Bar Code Medication Administration NICU Style

    cayenne06 replied to Mags4711's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't work in the NICU but we tape our babies' ID bands onto their bassinet. I can't imagine that it would be a good idea to stick the scanner into the incubator. Talk about a potential fomite, even...
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    MSN HELP!! FNP or EDUCATOR

    cayenne06 replied to Meese.C's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I say go for FNP. You can absolutely teach with that credential, and you won't be limited to
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    after ards is better

    cayenne06 replied to mlf0323's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    what do you think? We can help you tease it out, but no one is going to give you the answer
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    Making a resume "stand out"-colors, fonts, etc.

    cayenne06 replied to Mishl029's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you are going to hand in a paper resume, a good way to make it stand out is to use high quality resume paper, maybe cream instead of white. I would not use non-traditional fonts or
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    planned parenthood surgical RNs

    cayenne06 replied to mslovebug's topic in Nursing Career

    I just want to say- make sure you examine your personal thoughts and feelings about abortion before you accept a job like this. The last thing your patients need is a nurse who is uncomfortable with...
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    Fluid volume excess priority focused assessment

    cayenne06 replied to purple12's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    don't forget the lymphatic system and I & O. What other systems might be affected by fluid
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    Precepting students

    cayenne06 replied to ilikesharpthings's topic in Medical-Surgical

    While I agree with the previous poster about the importance of getting a chance to practice skills in clinic, I think it is equally important for students to be assigned 1-2 patients that they are...
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    How to pump breast milk on the go?

    cayenne06 replied to C0252786's topic in Home Health

    you need an electric pump and a hands free pumping bra so you can pump while you are driving, or at least while you are sitting in the car. Or you can try this kellymom trick to turn a normal nursing...
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    planned parenthood surgical RNs

    cayenne06 replied to mslovebug's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked as an MA at an abortion clinic and assisted in procedures up to 24 weeks. It was emotionally challenging but very rewarding work. We never had a problem with protesters, but they weren't...
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    Job Market for WHNPs

    cayenne06 replied to Road2CNO's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why WHNP instead of CNM? What do you want to do in women's
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    Maternity Clinical Redo- Tips?

    cayenne06 replied to BanannaFish's topic in General Students

    Also remember- labor, birth and the postpartum period are inherently normal life events. Don't go looking for trouble where there probably isn't any. LDRP is a great place for the nursing...
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    It's 0100 hour..... Do you know where your sanity is?

    cayenne06 replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    lol! I remember those
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    Mistakes to avoid in clinicals..

    cayenne06 replied to clarinets's topic in General Students

    This is SO true, and I did not appreciate it until I had been on the floor for quite a