sfmedic100

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1. What do you do when you have cancelled shifts?

   sfmedic100 replied to tots24's topic in Private Duty

   I would try finding an agency that does Continuous Care Hospice Nurse staffing. It is easy work and usually available year round (especially nights). There are big agencies like Maxim Healthcare that does this, but you can probably find smaller one...

2. Hospice Private Duty?

   sfmedic100 replied to 50kn's topic in Private Duty

   It is actually considered "Continuous Care Hospice" Nursing in most states. This means there is a change in the patient's condition that warrants 24/7 nursing care for a period of 72 hours. A physician can extend this period if needed. The change ...

3. What documentation for private pay, private duty nursing?

   sfmedic100 replied to Sehille4774's topic in Private Duty

   This is really a question for a lawyer. I am not a lawyer. I am just going to give my opinion, should I have had the same idea as you. I will NOT be providing you with legal advice and you should not take it as such. That being said, most state B...

4. Meeting the parent on a new (1st) case

   sfmedic100 replied to Nurse Connie's topic in Private Duty

   The best thing to do is go in there confident, but friendly. The keys to survival in Pediatric Private Duty are adaptability, experience, friendliness, and maintaining professionalism. You also have to realize that not every family/home/patient is ...