Tag Archives: Clinic

On Being A Leader/Yes, I Actually Need Her To Pee

Posted on April 11, 2014 by michelleefarber

I have never been responsible for directly supervising others in any job I have had. I’m still not directly supervising other staff, but I work closely with Medical Assistants that rely on my feedback and guidance to do their jobs. … Continue reading →

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90 Days

Posted on April 7, 2014 by michelleefarber

I had my 90 day review this week. When I first started my job in January the clinical services coordinator when over everything that would comprise my review of the first 90 days.  They would send our Head Honcho NP … Continue reading →

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Highs and Lows

Posted on March 28, 2014 by michelleefarber

I had to make my first call to Child Protective Services this week. A young woman disclosed abuse, and I am a mandatory reporter. In nursing school we learn the words, the situations that we must report, and I’ve had … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life, As Told by GIFs

Posted on March 3, 2014 by michelleefarber

I haven’t even finished my coffee yet, I open my e-appointment book and see that there’s 28 patients on the schedule, and four folks with symptoms for STIs all scheduled in the same hour.    So I settle into my … Continue reading →

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Hitting my stride/Flying solo

Posted on February 25, 2014 by michelleefarber

Yesterday, the training wheels came off.  During my first 90 days with my clinic, I work with another provider. I chart under their name, they’re right outside waiting for me in case I have any questions. They’re there to pick … Continue reading →

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When You’re A Midwife Who Cares For Men

Posted on February 13, 2014 by michelleefarber

The scope of a certified nurse midwife encompasses men who are in need of treatment for STDs. When looking at the words, or thinking in the abstract about treating men, I never gave it a second thought. And then I … Continue reading →

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Best Thing Today? Bad-ass patients

Posted on February 7, 2014 by michelleefarber

You know who’s awesome? My patient who took her IUD insertion like a champ, then asked for a medical note so she could compete in States tomorrow. For wrestling. Knock ’em dead, lady.

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Birth Control Day

Posted on January 31, 2014 by michelleefarber

I love birth control starts. Good thing I had about 10 today. Almost all women between 15 and 20. Most of these women have never been on any kind of birth control before. As many of you know there are … Continue reading →

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I have no idea what I’m doing. I totally know what I’m doing.

Posted on January 30, 2014 by michelleefarber

I’ve had two full weeks of clinic now. I show up early. I put on my long, white coat, I walk into rooms, and patients look at me like I’m the expert. I am a terrible liar.  But I have … Continue reading →

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“You should really find a full-scope job,” or, the story of how I decided to be an abortion provider

Posted on January 3, 2014 by michelleefarber

I have recently accepted a (nearly) full-time position at a reproductive health clinic. They focus on well-woman care, birth control, STI prevention and management, primary care and abortion services. This means many things for me as a new midwife, namely … Continue reading →

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