SDALPN

SDALPN

Peds(PICU, NICU float), PDN, ICU

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  1. discriminated

    SDALPN replied to SU2013's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The word delusional comes to mind. May I add that its blessed, not bless. When you say "I pray you all are bless" its poor grammar. I'm not trying to attack you, so I won't list the other grammar...

  2. Lie on notes? Don't follow care plan.

    SDALPN replied to anangelsmommy's topic in Private Duty

    You just say no. There will always be work. Kids, family, friends may always be there, but you will miss the memories you can't get

  3. Medical Assistants being called nurses

    SDALPN replied to Ethicsrn4life's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know someone who couldn't get into nursing school so she became a CMA. She calls herself a nurse and so does the office she works for. I reported her to the BON and they said to report it to the...

  4. How much personal info do you share with parents?

    SDALPN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Don't get me started on parents who won't change a diaper because they'll have a nurse in 16 hours that will take care of it. But if we wait 5 min because we prioritized suctioning over a diaper...

  5. Do LPNs use stethoscopes?

    SDALPN replied to futurerpn4lfe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are you more concerned how you will appear to others as a nurse? Or are you more concerned about becoming a nurse? Your post seems to appear like you are going for a look rather than for the...

  6. How much personal info do you share with parents?

    SDALPN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Mmmm Tim Hortons. Can't get that in the south. Fine, back to the topic...I guess. Yes, what you described on things backfiring! How does the family know you are choosing a car based on the money you...

  7. FB group has me so sad...

    SDALPN replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    I'm on a similar group just to see the other side if things and to learn tips. I see the same thing. Nobody explains to these people what our job is or anything else. So they go home expecting us to...

  8. How much personal info do you share with parents?

    SDALPN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Seems to be the cycle. The office staff is at the top of the food chain and replace us to keep their job. They don't care

  9. How much personal info do you share with parents?

    SDALPN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Yet providing us insurance would be cheaper than training and hiring another nurse. They just don't make

  10. Legal to practice in FLA?

    SDALPN replied to 1nicenurse's topic in Private Duty

    Great info!

  11. Legal to practice in FLA?

    SDALPN replied to 1nicenurse's topic in Private Duty

    We really need more compact states. And it would be nice if the states would recognize each other for temporary situations. What if Florida were to be hit with a massive hurricane and they needed...

  12. Legal to practice in FLA?

    SDALPN replied to 1nicenurse's topic in Private Duty

    Oh, and if the trip is make a wish or some other program, Disney provides a PDN with some programs. You could suggest that to the parent as an alternative. They are clearly comfortable with you. But...

  13. Legal to practice in FLA?

    SDALPN replied to 1nicenurse's topic in Private Duty

    You can only practice nursing in the states (s) you ate licensed in. I'm in a compact state, so I can practice in other compact states. I don't think PA or FL are compact states if I remember right....

  14. How many days off are appropriate?

    SDALPN replied to RNathome2010's topic in Private Duty

    Here's another thought... Do you want someone working for you that wants to be there, or one who shows up because they have to? I don't work because I'm told to or because someone demands me to...

  15. How much personal info do you share with parents?

    SDALPN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I disagree. That would be like a Christian saying happy birthday to satan to a pagan. It just really goes against the belief system. I think it would be shallow to expect someone to go against their...

  16. Does pdn count in the "real" nursing world?

    SDALPN replied to rnrg's topic in Private Duty

    Since when do we not do acute care? I've cared for kids who have developed problems during their home care. I've cared for fresh post op patients in the home when the parents didn't want the child to...

  17. How much personal info do you share with parents?

    SDALPN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    That balance is tough. Too little info and you're cold, unapproachable, and distant. Too much and they will think you share their info, they will find something to dislike, etc. Either way feels like...

  18. How much personal info do you share with parents?

    SDALPN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    I've never lied. But some parents don't understand how I don't have kids and can work with them. I look young for my age. I'm mid 30s, but just the other day had a nurse think I was in my early 20s....

  19. How much personal info do you share with parents?

    SDALPN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Good topic! I discuss some personal things. Usually very neutral topics. Of course it seems the first question most people ask is "are you married?" And "do you have kids?". That is personal quick,...

  20. Paranoid parents

    SDALPN replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    I agree. I would be furious if someone told me what I could/couldn't wear in my own home...the only place I can truly be comfortable. There is still a line though. When guests are in your home you...

  21. Trach ties...

    SDALPN posted a topic in Private Duty

    Are the schools teaching something new, or are the nurses not trained right, or are they just doing what they want? I've seen more and more nurses put trach ties on so the foam part goes through the...

  22. Paranoid parents

    SDALPN replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    Gotcha. Guess one of the independent nurses will possibly have to be the bad guy. Another route to consider (done this before and its useful) is to call the Dr with the concerns. Sometimes the Dr will...

  23. Paranoid parents

    SDALPN replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    That's best left to the supervisor. If the nurses discuss it with her, she may resent the nurse or think there is more to the talk than really is. Let the supervisor be that person. Plus it allows the...

  24. Paranoid parents

    SDALPN replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    Those cases suck. Good thing you have a nurse on your side on that case. I am one of those nurses that tries to share info if I can with the other nurses. I always hope they will do the same for me....

  25. oh, you were just laying down?

    SDALPN replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    Yeah, I'd never even think to cover myself with a blanket at work. If its that cold I'll complain if dressing warmer doesn't help. And yes, door open. Never know when someone could twist something...