new pdn job

Specialties Private Duty

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Specializes in Pulmonology Clinic.

Hello all,

I just accepted a job doing private duty nursing. I'm really excited and can't wait to start! I have worked with peds in the hospital as a CNA, but now as an LPN, I'll mostly be working with special needs kids. Does anyone have any tips about connecting with them? Or tips in general. I am only going to work prn weekends so I'm afraid they won't get comfortable with me.

I am so excited and really want to be an awesome nnurse to these guys!

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just ask family what works for the patient and what you should avoid. Also read up about the diagnosis and the behavior associated with it, and just be your self.

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Specializes in Pulmonology Clinic.

Thanks lulu, hopefully I can get to know mom and dad well so I can follow their leads. I've tried to brush up on a few things like CP and CF. Really excited for orientation tomorrow so I can get started. ;-)

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Specializes in Home Health/PD.

hope things are going well with the new job! the advice i can offer is to do things age appropriate for the child, know what he/she likes to do/play/watch. you definitly have to be yourself, and open up to them, feel them out. their age and cognitive ability make a huge difference in how you act around a child. i act silly and goofy around the toddlers to keep them entertained, but i give the teens space and allow them to talk when they want to talk, if that makes sense. hope you are connecting with them already!

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Specializes in Pulmonology Clinic.

Thanks! I started Sunday, and it went so well! The nurse and dad filled me in on tv and books he likes. I love it.

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