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. :)
I think maybe I am being too picky. If they won't use their AC, I won't keep the case...this is Texas! If they won't let me wear my supportive, stabilizing Asics shoes, that is a big negative for me, especially if there is lifting. I love ventmommie's cubbies for house shoes. But the, if they don't have you back for some reason, you loose your shoes.
You can break a toe if you arent wearing a solid something on your feet, especially if you are in a hurry...like, to get back to your patient after using the restroom.
Like. Even though I agree with the "not sweating shoes" it can be very dangerous at times.
One case i was on,Mom brought men home. She was a stripper,but some nights she was a "lady of the night".
As far as the Spanish speaking Mom,i feel that if you came here for medical services for your kid,free of charge to you at that,at least try to get along until the agency finds a spanish speaking nurse for you.She came over here willingly,after the kid got sick.
The country they were from didnt have the technology and resources we have over here.
I had a mom invite friends over at 1:30 am (after the bar closed) and then had them attempt to put together some baby-mobile toy thing. It was borderline hilarious watching this whole thing- and they were nice enough. But really? 1:30am? Oh, and the only seating for me was a backless bar stool.
This says OSHA requires employers to provide a chair with a back. I guess to keep the job, the complaint would have to be anonymous with zero ties to any previous comments made to the office.
I had a mom invite friends over at 1:30 am (after the bar closed) and then had them attempt to put together some baby-mobile toy thing. It was borderline hilarious watching this whole thing- and they were nice enough. But really? 1:30am? Oh and the only seating for me was a backless bar stool.[/quote']
Oh wow. That is so random, and really hysterical. I'm assuming they hit up the local WalMart after the bar and made the purchase?
Oh wow. That is so random, and really hysterical. I'm assuming they hit up the local WalMart after the bar and made the purchase?
No, it was already in the house. What they DID hit up was Wendy's and all four of the other kids were awake and everyone was eating Wendy's. Like I said, nice people, just a VERY different lifestyle. They finally gave up and went to bed around three.....
I'm sure we all do things that would make someone out there wonder about us too. Maybe its a perk of the job...to see things we would never do and to see things that we learn from and use in our lives.
I'm sure we all do things that would make someone out there wonder about us too. Maybe its a perk of the job...to see things we would never do and to see things that we learn from and use in our lives.
Great point! I know I do a lot of crazy stuff, lol that would cause others to chuckle.
Specializes in Home Care, Peds, Public Health, DD Health.
In response to the client that only wanted spanish speaking nurses:
I am on a case now where the client is with extended family that does not speak english. Show up for second shift. There was a lot of confusion that caused what could have been serious situation if I did not know what to do or act fast because the relative did not speak english and told me the client had meds and treatments when I arrived. this could be a life saver to have spanish only speaking nurses although unless you are in a place that has a high spanish speaking population it may be difficult to staff,
Specializes in Home Care, Peds, Public Health, DD Health.
I have worked two shifts in a home where no one speaks much english and much has changed since the orientation. I am constantly being ordered around and told to give treatments and meds before they are due. I was told that this was a cultural thing and that I am being "tested" to see if I know what I am doing. I have a stomach ache when I leave here. I dont mind taking my shoes off etc. But the other day the parent didnt like what I did in an emergency, I have to follow orders, I was yelled at when I called dr and office to get an order. Phone yanked away and mom said she would do everything. it is very upsetting, she doesnt understand I have to follow orders as written and new orders were never written up but she is telling me something different. I think I need to leave this case. i have never left a case before. I hate this feeling.
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Like. Even though I agree with the "not sweating shoes" it can be very dangerous at times.