cayenne06 MSN, CNM

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    I am over IT

    cayenne06 replied to anxiousnscared's topic in General Nursing

    School is way more stressful than working as a nurse, IMO. Being a student in a clinical setting is *rough.* I found it very stressful and draining. But nursing is stressful as
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    Which is it? Coolest and most glamorous nursing jobs

    cayenne06 replied to Flyboy17's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a midwife; the very epitome of a glamorous profession. It's all cute babies and adoring happy families and cuddling, at least that is what most wannabe midwives think lol. There is plenty of...
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    How to work independently as a CNA or nurse

    cayenne06 replied to clarinets's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of unit/facility do you work in? Typically as a CNA you would have a defined, relatively autonomous set of duties you are responsible for. This would be rounding, routine vitals,...
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    PP nurse being sent to med-surg floors to take pt assignment?

    cayenne06 replied to livealoha's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good for you for questioning this. No one should want ME to be the one caring for their grandfather with pneumonia. I've only ever worked in OBGYN and I don't have the skill set to work on a...
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    What is a challenging specialty

    cayenne06 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Specialties

    I'll level with you here. I am also one of those high IQ people. I am, objectively, super smart. I could not work in a field that did not stretch me out of my intellectual comfort zone on a daily...
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    G-tube question

    cayenne06 replied to momcats3's topic in School

    Sit on our hands and put that kid at risk of needing surgery, because their parents didn't sign a form? I really don't know about that. That sounds like a bad plan. My kid has a gtube. Our school...
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    IDK what I am doing L&D

    cayenne06 replied to homer_Impson's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You saw a doctor put his bare hands on a woman's genitals? That is sexual assault. If you witnessed something like i would say you are obligated to report
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    Touched face with gloves, worried now

    cayenne06 replied to PTtech's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've sprayed myself in the face with herpes juice when I fumbled with the collection tube. I've dipped my hair in amniotic fluid when baby came unexpectedly. And I've itched my face inadvertently with...
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    Obesity and health issues

    cayenne06 replied to SentinelTruth's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am going to get all sorts of constructive feedback here (lol), but I practice daily extended fasting for weight control. Typically I fast from 10pm until at least 5pm the next day (excepting...
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    Are For Profit Schools really BAD?

    cayenne06 replied to Schneid1's topic in General Nursing

    I did not attend a for-profit school, but I did decide to pay for a much more expensive program that was straight merit based admission vs the whole community college wait list thing. The debt from...
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    How To Document Sleeping On Night Shift

    cayenne06 replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, just an hourly update or some such proof that you kept an eye on
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    Job apps -- how long until response?

    cayenne06 replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Often, you won't hear back until months later, if at all. In my experience. Better to find a human inside the organization to get your name up to HR. Otherwise you are just one in a stack of probably...
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    Med Error

    cayenne06 replied to Tuna Lou's topic in Patient Medications

    ((hugs)). My first med error was giving a teenager (i worked at a boarding school) her night time meds, and dispensing her Vyvanse instead of her Vistaril. Oops. I handled it directly and...
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    Manager interrupting

    cayenne06 replied to lifeisgood516's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, BTDT, completing our tasks before moving on is in the best interest of our patients. Of course we need to be able to jump from task to task and prioritize- juggling multiple pressing demands...
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    Job prospects for CNMs

    cayenne06 replied to Guest1033582's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    The Red Tent, Baby Catcher, Delivery, Midwives, I could go on... loved those books. Still have a collection on my shelf. I was just like you- I had an inkling I wanted to be a midwife around age 17-18...
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    2nd tb test is freaking me out

    cayenne06 replied to MsLori615's topic in General Nursing

    I will just say this- last time I had a PPD, I was SURE I had TB. I emailed my family and was all serious like "don't be worried but I probably have tb." But, it was just passing inflammation, lol....
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    Hand Massages

    cayenne06 replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

    Bring on a CNA to work "massage" shifts, and let patients opt in if they like the idea. Better yet, give nurses the time they need to connect with their patients. That's really good for patient...
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    What would you do? Selecting the right job!

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

    I am *positive* neuro will pay you more. I would totally take that job- assuming you are clear about what "some weekends and holidays" mean. And no call or inpatient shifts? I've worked in...
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    Do I really need a DEA?

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

    You can write without a DEA, assuming of course you've met all the other state requirements, which can vary. If you aren't writing scripts and they won't pay, no need to get it right away. But as a...
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    If you go to a hospital get ready to YELL

    cayenne06 replied to BSN16's topic in General Nursing

    Huh. Seems like this guy is as much an expert in fetal development as he is in neurology. Bless his heart. “Pro Choice?” “Pro Life” Except for Rape & Incest? Come On | Psychology
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    not able to pass

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

    I am sorry, but success in health care is absolutely a result of the time and energy you spend engaging in the learning process. If there was a god, they gave us free will and critical thinking. I...
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    Clinical failure for something I couldn't help?

    cayenne06 replied to teachable's topic in General Students

    Plenty of people are woozy around blood and guts when they start in health care. That's totally normal, and says nothing about someone's ability to be a nurse. OP, I feel for you. I agree with the...
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    Nurse opinions on "Birth Rape"

    cayenne06 replied to EKUGRAD's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Rape can happen on LDRP, but I agree that "trauma" is usually the more appropriate term. I have seen a doctor physically push a struggling, terrified woman onto her back and into stirrups as she...
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    Cervical Exam Help!

    cayenne06 replied to gmaily's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Are you just assessing dilation and effacement? No chance you are in a teaching facility are you? Ours has a crazy good sim lab where you can practice that sort of thing. Most of the time (but not...
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    How do deal with fraud

    cayenne06 replied to matthdrn's topic in Advanced Practice

    Seriously serious. At least potentially. Did you reach out to billing? That's an obvious first step. I can't imagine any office committing such brazen insurance fraud on purpose, so I would assume it...