cayenne06 MSN, CNM

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    Outpatient OB Nursing

    cayenne06 replied to Ckayowen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh man, I worked as an outpatient OBGYN nurse for about a year (still technically work there, but per diem- I am in CNM school now!). I LOVED it. Great job. I did new OB intakes, high risk patient...
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    New Grad, No experience so no work

    cayenne06 replied to ArlyneIvette's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It is really, really hard to get a good hospital RN job as a new grad. You almost *have* to know somebody to even get your resume looked at. The sad reality is that hospitals use computer based resume...
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    Graduates of WGU

    cayenne06 replied to bananimal's topic in Western Governors University

    I got accepted to a great post-MSN APN program after getting my BSN and MSN from WGU. However, my undergrad GPA is 3.9, I have years of experience in the specialty, and my resume is pretty awesome....
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    How to transfer license to Massachusetts? My boss wants to start my orientation...

    cayenne06 replied to enesberg's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    DO NOT start working without a Mass RN license. Depending on what is involved in your orientation, you might be able to start that without your RN license, as long as you will not be providing ANY...
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    Marijuana and Nursing School

    cayenne06 replied to heather19's topic in General Students

    This is what I have to say about RNs and other health care workers who smoke marijuana- I could not possibly care less what my RN or NP or physician does on their own time. Most nursing schools...
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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

    Um. There is plenty of evidence to back up many CAM modalities. Yes, some alternative remedies have been proven not to work. Others have been proven harmful. Some lack evidence to verify their...
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    preceptors/clinicals

    cayenne06 replied to Scarlett83's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree with NJprisonRN- finding a school that had clinical sites already in place was top on my list. I have heard so many horror stories from NP students trying to find a clinical placement with...
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    Info on becoming a MA school RN

    cayenne06 replied to kmd199's topic in School

    I'm not sure, but I currently work as a school RN at a boarding school for kids with mental health problems- I didn't have to take any extra certs, but I did have my BSN when I got the job. Not sure...
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    Higher Paid Nursing Jobs

    cayenne06 replied to mbrn1985's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah, I thought ICU nurses were pretty well paid. I know that the southeast can have lower wages (obviously speaking generally) than a more populous place such as new england, but that seems really...
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    What helps you sleep after night shift?

    cayenne06 replied to Emma_H's topic in General Nursing

    A chilly room, white noise, black out curtains, and a xanax. That combination is the only thing that got me through working nights. Benadryl would help me fall asleep, but I'd wake right back up 2 or...
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    Hospital policies

    cayenne06 replied to amdale's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't see why it wouldn't be legal. I get $2/h for on call (plus min. 2h pay if I get called in), but at least in my state employers are NOT required to pay for on call time, as long as the employee...
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    Do you remember the moment?

    cayenne06 replied to BeansMama's topic in General Students

    Ha. Mine was when I realized that I couldn't make a living being a certified professional midwife (CPM). This was after 4 years of direct entry midwifery school (paid for by my parents) and maybe 1 or...
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    You know you are going to have an interesting day when you get report that . . .

    cayenne06 replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i just assumed she meant 1.0mL of water, not
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    Baystate Medical Center Midwifery Program

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

    I am officially starting the Baystate program this fall. I am taking out a private loan to cover the cost. I *almost* decided to apply to Yale instead, but the commute would be just under 2 hours and...
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    Interview Question Help

    cayenne06 replied to DAK385's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly? I would be tempted to "embellish" a story about a past experience with a coworker, or something mildly related to the healthcare field. like, maybe you recall a time you were working with...
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    Improving patient satisfaction in OB

    cayenne06 replied to PinkNBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would suggest taking a look at your protocols and ensuring they are evidence based and mom/baby friendly. Instituting intermittent ausc as standard for low risk moms, performing all newborn care at...
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    Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    cayenne06 replied to NenaRK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    oh my goodness, please excuse the random typos in my last post. My phone has the most bizarre
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    Nurses Who Smoke Marijuana

    cayenne06 replied to NenaRK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't smoke marijuana , but I think is absolute CRAP that nurses get tested for that. the problem with marijuana , is that there's absolutely no way to tell that a nurses is inebriated at work...
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    Medical Marijuana

    cayenne06 replied to Cathy4836's topic in Patient Medications

    I havent seen it in practice, but the ANA's official position is pro-medical marijuana, either in pill form or the smokeable
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    At what body weight percentage is a person dead?

    cayenne06 replied to truckinusa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't even understand the
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    Baystate Medical Center Midwifery Program

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

    I'm hoping to attend their program this fall, primarily because it is local to me and I really do not want to do distance learning for my CNM program. I am currently getting my MSN in nursing...
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    Unhygienic practices?

    cayenne06 replied to worriedabouthygiene's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man, stories like this remind me of my first MA job. I worked in a clinic that gave conscious sedation for outpatient surgery. The MA responsible for meds would dump the liquid versed and whatever...
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    Need Advice - CNM/CPM

    cayenne06 replied to cjyff's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i practiced as a licensed midwife (cpm) in Florida. We got ins. and Medicaid reimbursement and were fairly well integrated into the health care system. No hosp privileges, but that is because a cpm...
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    WGU-no longer accepting unemployed RNs for the RN to BSN program

    cayenne06 replied to 6cRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I did WGU's RN-BSN early last year, and they had the same rule
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    What's the longest er wait time you have Even seen

    cayenne06 replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

    Are you being sarcastic? Have you read this