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tami2017

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

    tami2017 posted a topic in Private Duty

    There's downtime with GB kids where I would have liked to check my phone, read a book etc. They could be napping, feeding, standing in stander etc. I normally try to talk and sing to my pts all day...

  2. 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

  3. 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...

  4. 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,...

  5. 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...

  6. 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

  7. New grad private duty pay

    tami2017 replied to Yasmin RN's topic in Private Duty

    Very true here in TX as well. It's

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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

  16. 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...

  17. What nursing specialty has the best work life balance?

    tami2017 replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    Peds private duty is a lot of sitting around

  18. What nursing specialty has the best work life balance?

    tami2017 replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    I did inpatient psych, and now outpatient psych, it's true that its way less stress but i don't recommend it straight out of school because you lose your clinical skills. It's hard after yrs of psych...

  19. What nursing specialty has the best work life balance?

    tami2017 replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    Hellowish i dont really know, i dont have health insurance since i dont work the minimum hrs required for that, which is i think 32/wk. I work 2 jobs and since each job is only 24 hrs I dont get...

  20. What nursing specialty has the best work life balance?

    tami2017 replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    Peds homehealth works for me ( private duty) , you chose the length of shifts u want ( 8 hrs, 10 hrs, 12 hrs), the days u want, the pt u want. You can work as little as one 8 hr shift per week and as...

  21. Does your agency still use paper charting?

    tami2017 replied to Crystal-Wings's topic in Private Duty

    I totally agree with AdobeRN and others who prefer paper charting! On the tablet you have to chart multiple places, have to worry about it syncing, cant see your previous notes, have a 15 min window...

  22. pediatric HH, please help

    tami2017 replied to tami2017's topic in Home Health

    Thats so sad that they operate that way. Im telling them im not interested in the position. I cant do it its way too much for me to handle with my lack of relevant

  23. pediatric HH, please help

    tami2017 posted a topic in Home Health

    I accepted a position as a pediatric HH nurse. It will be 4 shifts a week which I think is a lot, at the same child's home. I am freaking out since I have no peds or HH experience whatsoever, as I...

  24. pediatric HH, please help

    tami2017 replied to tami2017's topic in Home Health

    You are right. Thank you! I will ask for those things if i dont run away from this agency first, based on the backwards way they are doing

  25. pediatric HH, please help

    tami2017 replied to tami2017's topic in Home Health

    So its not the way agencies are supposed to do things, I had a feeling its wrong. First you get hired, then trained, then sent out To meet the family to see if you are a good fit.