cayenne06 MSN, CNM

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    Baby Friendly- getting a tad over the top

    cayenne06 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    But the reality is, breastmilk from a mother who is smoking cigarettes and eating nothing but doritos and coffee is still nutritionally superior to formula, and still provides the benefits of...
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    Why are preceptors not provided in MSN programs?

    cayenne06 replied to Lajimolala's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yeah, I chose my school specifically because they provided preceptors. I find it totally perplexing that APN programs don't universally provide
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    Sitting down in patient rooms.

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

    Yes, I always sit with my patient during their intake and/or shift assessment, when time allows. I like my patients to know they have my undivided attention, even if only for a few minutes. I do think...
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    L&D nurses - different viewpoints on birth

    cayenne06 replied to KMLSanDiego's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Holmburg= home birth. Sigh,
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    L&D nurses - different viewpoints on birth

    cayenne06 replied to KMLSanDiego's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Quoted for truthiness. like I said before, I started my career as a CPM. I also had my two babies at home. I delivered twins as a surrogate, and had them in the hospital.All of my birth experiences...
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    DNP seems like a waste...

    cayenne06 replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Yup, this is true in all fields of health care. We all like to think our practice is evidence based, but the reality, is a lot of what we do, we do because. . . . that's just how we do it!
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    MSN+PhD or DNP only?

    cayenne06 replied to OrangeSN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I plan on getting my PhD in epidemiology once I finish CNM school and pay off all my damn student loans. I chose this track instead of DNP because I am still not sold on the solidity and...
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    Equal pay for equal work?

    cayenne06 replied to MILOBRI's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I struggled hard with this choice too, and like many, decided to be an APRN (CNM, in my case) as opposed to an OB because I didn't want to miss my kids' childhood. The path to an MD is long, hard and...
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    More school after school?

    cayenne06 replied to VMadera13's topic in Nursing Career

    It really depends on your personal goals. If you want to be a floor nurse, no need to worry about an MSN right now. You can do that later if you want to move into management or teach. If you want to...
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    Front Desk Staff

    cayenne06 replied to speeder's topic in General Nursing

    It's tough in this day and age. As an RN and student CNM, I keep my phone on me at all times because it is my little pocket brain. I can quickly pull up CDC STD recommendations, drug info, USPSTF...
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    Reflect on this! IMPORTANT!!

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

    Oh my goodness! It's probably a good thing you didn't pass. You need to re-examine your attitude before you start practicing nursing.
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    WGU MSN Education - Doable with family, work etc.?

    cayenne06 replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I got my MSN through WGU while working 30+ hours a week. I also have two young kids with special needs. My job at the time (a school nurse) gave me plenty of down time in which to catch up on school...
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    Almost done with my RN-BSN from WGU!!

    cayenne06 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I just submitted my last paper for WGU, and now all I have left in my practicum. SO excited! I would love to hear anyone's experience with the practicum. . . How did you get the required hours? Did...
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    Nicotine & Work

    cayenne06 replied to applesxoranges's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Well, I think it is absolutely ridiculous, but I understand why the hospital would do it, and they have the right to make you jump through whatever hoops they want, generally speaking. It's just one...
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    L&D nurses - different viewpoints on birth

    cayenne06 replied to KMLSanDiego's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I started my career as a CPM doing home and birth center births. Then I became an RN, and I work in a hospital L&D floor now. It IS hard. I have a lot of feelings about the standard way we care...
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    Best/Worst List of L&D nursing

    cayenne06 replied to hardworkinmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I actually am against routine infant circumcision, and it WOULD be the worst part of my job, except I won't assist in them. I mean, I would if there was no other option, but I'm lucky enough that...
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    HIPAA and picking patients

    cayenne06 replied to cathering's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    As a student, you may look at the charts of patients not assigned to you, as long as you are looking for educational purposes. That is a permitted use, covered under "health care operations." Uses...
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    labor

    cayenne06 replied to leytonmckenna95's topic in Ob/Gyn

    While we can't give medical advice, if there is no indication of infection and the baby is healthy (based on NSTs and/or BPP results), then it is usually better for baby to cook for a while longer....
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    A waste of time getting ADN

    cayenne06 replied to workinprogress413's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's hard for new grads with any degree to get a hospital job in western mass. You can find work out of the hospital, easily. Once you are making money, focus on networking- that is the key to getting...
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    Did Anyone NOT Study for the NCLEX and Do Well?

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

    I didn't study at all (and passed at 75 questions), but I took my NCLEX less than 2 weeks after I graduated, got a high 90 (maybe 96ish?) on my exit exam, and had a 3.97 average. So I think it really...
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    Clinical internship...what to expect?

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

    Also, check to make sure the bed is locked and low, the call bell is in reach, fluids are available (if indicated) and the tv remote is close at hand
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    Lesbians (LGB) in OB Nursing

    cayenne06 replied to PunkRockRNLA's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a CNM student with a large practice, and many of the CNMs are lesbians. It's a
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    Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    cayenne06 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Geographic location Massachusetts Pay rate Inpatient job: 32/h. Clinic job: 27 In which area / specialty do you work: Inpatient LDRP, Outpatient OBGYN office What type of license do you have (RN or...
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    Starting in obstetrics, need advice

    cayenne06 replied to Juliasochi86's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! OB is the best nursing specialty, in my oh-so-biased opinion My advice is to ASK QUESTIONS and orient for as long as they will let you. Never, ever hesitate to ask for clarification. OB is...
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    Pros and Cons of Induction in L&D

    cayenne06 replied to whitescrubs2012's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One of my hospitals implemented a hard stop policy for inductions prior to 40 weeks. All inductions prior to 40 weeks have to be cleared by the midwifery chief. I love it. My other hospital still...