I was offered a private duty (RN) position. A couple things sounded strange to me, but I have not worked private duty before. Is this normal in your experience?
1. A "training" wage of $10/hr.
2. Light housekeeping required.
3. Off-going nurse is expected to give report off the clock, i.e., the time sheet for the off-going and in-coming nurse must match.
I think I'm going to turn it down, even though I'm a new grad but I thought I'd ask for opinions first. Thanks!
I'm done with you. I stated fact and it's very clear. There is no point to continue the conversation with you. Law is law, plain and simple.
Aside from law, it is dangerous practice for a new grad to do PDN. Again, done discussing that with you. Others have opinions that are the same as mine, yet you choose to attack me for my opinions. Not worth going in circles for.
Hi. I am a new grad as well and went into home health. I've been working for over 2 months, I've had 3 cases so far.
I agree with with brillohead that a new grad CAN word PDN. I have not run into a single problem or something I couldn't figure out on my own. Not all patients are "hectic or lots of work". All mine have been stable with no emergencies. All mine have had g-tube with Mickey and 1 had a ventilator. 1 was verbal, the other 2 non verbal, you really have to try and read body language and learn how the pt. communicates, both my pt. are very diff in how they express themselves. 2 were pediatrics which I was so scared of, but now I'm totally fine with them. They are light so I can carry them for a transfer which is nice. (Muscles in the making)!!
1. 1 case I did I got the $10 per hour to shadow the nurse I would be covering. Makes sense because it's 2 nurses to 1 pt.
2. You usually meet the family and the patient before you start. The family can tell if you know enough to take care of their loved one. Then you can see the pt. and get an idea from meeting them if it's something you can handle.
3. The family /PCG may not know everything, but they know a lot and you can ask them questions. You also have the care plan that can tell you some basic info as well as treatment chart.
4. Hope you get along with the family. I've ran into some awkward situations so far. Be prepared for sometimes a messy house or neat freaks. You need to be very adaptable to a different environment. It's not a facility where they follow guidelines and some is what you learned in school. Things are different at home. The family becomes your boss almost.
I honestly say say the only downfall is - no coworkers, lots of down time, only 1 pt. so you might forget certain skills and there's no other nurse there with you to ask questions.
Its a nice learning experience, but I'd rather be busy so I'm just getting some experience on my resume for now til I job hunt again for a facility.
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I'm done with you. I stated fact and it's very clear. There is no point to continue the conversation with you. Law is law, plain and simple.
Aside from law, it is dangerous practice for a new grad to do PDN. Again, done discussing that with you. Others have opinions that are the same as mine, yet you choose to attack me for my opinions. Not worth going in circles for.