Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

[Adele_Michal7]

I looked in here, and other places, and didn't see a sole thread dedicated to the madness that is PDN. As PDN's we go through... Well, a variety of experiences. Let's just say we could write one heck of a book.

So this thread is for:

1. Your wildest, craziest, saddest, happiest, most psycho private duty nursing/homecare stories (Pedi or Adults)

2. Venting about frustrating parents, cases, patients, etc

3. Advice on "should I stay in this case VS that one, etc."

I hope lots of people participate, I feel this is going to be helpful.... We can feel isolated out there in the field. I personally love sharing stories with other nurses. I'll go first, but I'll wait til I get home and can really type out some doozies. :)

Happy story telling :)

[oldnurse28]

I think most if not all the parents are riding the crazy train. I get it I really do. I think seeing your baby go through so much kinda breaks them inside a little. I have worked with maybe 2 parents out of about 16 that I would consider typical. I have had a couple that were off their gourds entirely. One had PPD after and we really thought she was going to kill her husband and another was completely nuts, anytime you didn't do what she wanted or disagreed with what she said she would call you off as punishment. I stayed on that case WAY to long. Now I won't go back if someone calls me off unnecessarily. That's my money. I don't let parents play with it like that.

[LPN Retired, LPN]

On 8/31/2013 at 1:18 PM, Adele_Michal7 said:

I have no idea Elle 23. The family just firmly stated they had no public restroom available.

That's insane to expect someone to go 8 hours or longer with no restroom access. I would have to turn that job down .

[sellafork]

I just have to ask.  Where do all you great nurses live?  

I have never heard or even thought of 95% of the experiences on this thread.  Let me assure you that in my home?  "It's a day off at work."

And a good many of you stay and do do what your venting about out of IDK? Because where I live?  If the nurse has a missing button on her blouse they'll go home!  And the agencies?  They go home too!  I'm totally blown away with this thread. And appreciate it.  Thank you.