cayenne06 MSN, CNM

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    I really need advice about new grad positions!

    cayenne06 replied to skyed92's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely take your NCLEX right away. I would put in applications and see what happens.... if nothing comes us, maybe do a little traveling but I would caution against taking a whole year off-...
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    Accepted a new job in telephone triage!

    cayenne06 replied to jujubeee's topic in Telephone Triage

    I do a little telephone triage and find it very interesting. Good luck in your new
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    I have a quick question; I just can't figure it out.

    cayenne06 replied to Peterjoy93's topic in Excelsior College

    It sounds like she is talking about a PATIENT interview- in other words- taking a history. Obviously the exact angle doesn't matter at ALL ( and I can't believe anyone would be tested on that?) but...
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    RN to BSN or BSN/MSN in massachusetts

    cayenne06 replied to Imakeadifference's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I live in Mass and I got my BSN online through Western Governor's
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    OK big question really big decisions to make

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

    Oh man, with full tuition reimbursement I think you'd be crazy not to jump at the chance! IMO CNA work is much harder physically than RN
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    Help! I NEED to get my BSN!!

    cayenne06 replied to rebecca leach's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you are self directed, I would recommend Western Governor's University. You pay by semester and can take as many classes as you want, so if you are a quick study, you can finish very
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    PDN is killing me!

    cayenne06 replied to maataus's topic in Private Duty

    I did PDN when I was working on my BSN. It was horribly boring, and as soon as I found another job I left. I mostly worked nights, so when I wasn't actively providing care I just worked on my homework...
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    Challenges of IV starts in the Pediatric Population

    cayenne06 replied to Beverly Sampson's topic in Pediatric

    Yes, the "magic cream" is so important for kids with chronic health issues. My daughter gets IVIG every month, and it really helped alleviate her fear, once she learned she could trust
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    Online RN-MSN school ?

    cayenne06 replied to Forever Mine's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am getting my MSN Ed at WGU- I highly recommend it, as long as you are able to work
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    What did you do...

    cayenne06 replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, I started in OB (with a brief stint in home health). I actually worked in OB before I was a nurse- I was a birth assistant and childbirth educator, then a Certified Professional Midwife and...
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    Home Nurse looking for alternatives.

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

    Hi! I used to practice as a certified professional midwife (CPM) and licensed midwife (LM), and I did homebirths and birth center births. Our license did not allow us to prescribe or administer any...
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    Summer Entry 2013 Accelerated BSN/MSN Johns Hopkins

    cayenne06 replied to nautica193's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just wanted to add that I hope those of you doing peds onc get to rotate through the ataxia telangiectasia clinical center at JH. My daughter gets her care coordinated through
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    is this legal

    cayenne06 replied to ProgressiveActivist's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow, that's obviously not palliative care. If that really happened it is homocide. Even if the estranged family member somehow had POA (which I am assuming he did not, based on the scenario), you...
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    CNM practicing in Massachusetts

    cayenne06 replied to bre1's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Just saw this, sorry! Yes, I am applying to Baystate for fall 2013. and YES! CNMs in Mass can provide home birth services autonomously, under the new legislation. No one is doing it yet, but I think...
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    Nurse Practictioner vs Physician Assistant?

    cayenne06 replied to orchids1129's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, you first have to think about what you want to do with your degree. If you want to do surgery, you should probably be a PA. If you like acute care, being a CNS might be better. If you want more...
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    WGU MSN in 6 months

    cayenne06 replied to bsnwnab's topic in Western Governors University

    I started my MSN in nursing education on October 1st. I have completed 6 credits so far and am working on 7&8. I am starting to formulate my idea for my capstone. Unfortunately my mentor won't...
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    What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    cayenne06 replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I will never forget my first med error. I was caring for a mom in labor with her 3rd baby. GBS positive. I gave penicillin, even though it was BRIGHT red on her chart, labeled everywhere that she was...
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    route to CNM

    cayenne06 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    [color=#464f32]okay. i am considering two possible routes to obtaining cnm licensure. one is to enroll concurrently in the midwifery education program at my local hospital along with their associated...
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    How long did it take you to finish your program with WGU?

    cayenne06 replied to live&love&heal's topic in Western Governors University

    I finished my BSN in about 6 weeks, but that was because I was working nights at a job with a ridiculous amount of down time (private duty- never again!!!!). I am starting my MSN in a few weeks but...
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    narc log for multidose liquid?

    cayenne06 posted a topic in Private Duty

    I just started a new case, and this patient has oxycodone and lorazepam in liquid form. Apparently I am supposed to sign off on the mLs in the bottle at the beginning and end of my shift. Am I...
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    Patient refusing Hospice

    cayenne06 replied to jammycakesRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Is the family hooked up with a palliative care
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    narc log for multidose liquid?

    cayenne06 replied to cayenne06's topic in Private Duty

    No markings on the bottle and the parents definitely give the meds when the nurses aren't here. Plus it is PRN so it's not even like we give the same amount every day. I declined to sign off on a...
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    Would you take a pay cut to work days?

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

    I love love love the night shift, but it is TOO HARD on my body to do it for a long period. I have been working nights since March, and I can't wait to get back to the day shift. I am tired all the...
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    Can an LPN function as an RT?

    cayenne06 replied to RespiratoryGirl011's topic in Pulmonary

    LPNs frequently perform "RT" type skills in home care. I have had LPNs on all of my vented patients, and they do everything from trach changes to 02 titration and nebs. Of course, the breadth of...
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    Question about school AFTER WGU

    cayenne06 replied to KarriRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I agree, check with your desired program(s) and find out what their requirements are. The post grad program I applied to has a 3.0 GPA minimum, but is extremely competitive so I don't just want the...