How are the families in PDN

Search through previous threads/posts to see what families are like. They can be very different. When a family has a severely disabled child (or adult) this affects the family in many ways. You are likely to see some dysfunctional coping. I've seen some families step back and distance themselves and let the nurses take over. Other families may hover around and be super involved in everything. Some families can be very "needy" - they will take all you will give and more. Etc. It is so important for the nurse to keep a professional boundary or things can get out of hand pretty quickly.

Yes, I just bring my lunch. You take breaks, but they may not be true breaks, as your break may be interrupted if the pt needs suctioning or whatever. But once you get used to a case and know the care routine, you should have plenty of down time.