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Hi I currently work peds private duty & I don't feel like I'm NOT using my skills . My pt has a gtube I feed him twice and give him meds once & ADLs &ROM&  thats it . I feel like im babysitting.  Is this common in private duty ? 

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Specializes in RN, Staff Developer, ADON.

I think that is kind of what private duty is.... babysitting for a medical needy kiddo. 

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Thank you. 

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Yes.  I think you have the option to pick up additional assignments or even change assignments if you're not feeling challenged, with pt's who have different diagnosis say cardiac issues.  You may have to do more frequent vitals give lasix and monitor differently. I think it all depends on where you want to take it, what you're ready for and the types of patients seen by your employer.

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Specializes in n/a.

I know a few kids with medical needs that got nursing yeah its like babbysitting but getting a pt. with more needs like a trached one or something would be more simulating 

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Private duty is a gentle way to re-enter nursing if you've been out for a while or have anxiety issues with acute care. Private duty is a place for older nurses to get off their feet. I've also seen younger nurses do private duty as a second job. It's a safe place for LPNs who don't want to deal with unsafe staffing shortages.

Private duty is all these things, but it's not the best place for ambitious R.N.s whose main goal is developing a large array of advanced skills.

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