tami2017

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1. Are there ever any raises in peds PD?

   tami2017 replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

   Thank you all for your responses. Looks like as long as nurses keep flocking to PDN, agencies will have no incentive to increase pay. Only a shortage of pdn nurses will make agencies offer better rates. Or if we speak up collectively.

2. Are there ever any raises in peds PD?

   tami2017 replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

   Damn. I had a feeling. Why is this particular line of work in nursing so below par compared to others?? Other specialties lure nurses in with thousands of dollars sign on benefits, high hourly rates, tuition reimbursement, the whole nine yards, where...

3. Are there ever any raises in peds PD?

   tami2017 posted a topic in Private Duty

   Not only is the hourly pay low, it seems like you're stuck with it forever. When, if ever , are you eligible for a raise?

4. Surveillance cameras in pedi patient's home?

   tami2017 replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

   Calliotter3 here in TX at least it is standard practice and ALL families have cameras. We all just have to live with it or we don't have a job. Yes it's unpleasant, and yes, I've had the Nazi mom that had nothing better to do all day than watch my ev...

5. New grad private duty pay

   tami2017 replied to Yasmin RN's topic in Private Duty

   Training is typically one shift with a nurse shadowing her, here they pay $10/hr, so what they offered you is reasonable.

6. New grad private duty pay

   tami2017 replied to Yasmin RN's topic in Private Duty

   Very true here in TX as well. It's bad.

7. Parent/camera nearby...can u read?

   tami2017 replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

   Yes, you are right. Its true in this area too. Can take months to get a case that fits your days, times, distance. Finding a good fit is golden. I too would hold on to that, you're in a comfortable routine with the kid, everybody's happy with each o...

8. Parent/camera nearby...can u read?

   tami2017 replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

   You are right Calliotter. Unfortunately its too late now. I haven't thought of talking about this at the start of any of my cases. Maybe the agency could have mentioned that...One mom is an easygoing parent, lets you work and is busy with her stuff. ...

9. Parent/camera nearby...can u read?

   tami2017 replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

   Exactly Alex!!!! That's exactly how I feel. If Jr hasn't responded his whole life than surely I can stop singing for 30 minutes to text my daughter or read a magazine. But some parents expectations are rediculous. They want u engaging with their chil...

10. Parent/camera nearby...can u read?

    tami2017 replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

    Ventmommy, the thing with "as long as everythings done and the kid is happy" is that there are 2 perspectives on that. In my view , after competing all my feedings/ meds/ shower/ diaper changes etc etc for that hour, and after singing and engaging wi...

11. Parent/camera nearby...can u read?

    tami2017 replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

    So Alex , knowing all this do you read/ play on your phone....?

12. Parent/camera nearby...can u read?

    tami2017 replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

    Exactly. She went through a lot of nurses. I was warned but thought I could handle her, I was wrong. She was once furious with me I gave the kid tylenol when he was thrashing in pain. She said you should have come to me and asked me first! I said I d...

13. Parent/camera nearby...can u read?

    tami2017 replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

    Exactly carliotter3!!! I had a mom from hell who did exactly that, watched me continuously on camera then stormed into the room critiquing my every move. She was a micromanaging dictator control freak.

14. Parent/camera nearby...can u read?

    tami2017 replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

    Are your PCGs home a lot too? I seem to always get patients where mom is always there (weekdays), in some cases many family members there, all the time.

15. Parent/camera nearby...can u read?

    tami2017 replied to tami2017's topic in Private Duty

    Right, of course not!! I too always feel self conscious if they are observing me. And yes even when charting. You are so right, it literally is "performing". Singing mary had a little lamb,the itsy bitsy spider and old mcdonalds has a farm all day l...