SDALPN

SDALPN

Peds(PICU, NICU float), PDN, ICU

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  1. How many days off are appropriate?

    SDALPN replied to RNathome2010's topic in Private Duty

    It is not unprofessional to choose the days you don't want to work. Its part of the job. You can't compare this job to any other job. There is no comparison. What is unprofessional is repeated call...

  2. How many days off are appropriate?

    SDALPN replied to RNathome2010's topic in Private Duty

    Its not pushing it in the slightest. Its the nature if the job and the reason many if us choose to do this job. I will take whatever day I need off, of course with advance notice. As with most people,...

  3. How many days off are appropriate?

    SDALPN replied to RNathome2010's topic in Private Duty

    Did you notice which nurses got the likes/thanks and that you got none? Maybe you should be saying that to everyone...just a thought. Like I said earlier, I cover my shifts and only call out when I'm...

  4. How many days off are appropriate?

    SDALPN replied to RNathome2010's topic in Private Duty

    Good point. Nothing like showing up to a home and nobody answering. Plan a whole day to work, arrange child care, spend gas and time that won't be reimbursed just to turn around and go home. We sure...

  5. How many days off are appropriate?

    SDALPN replied to RNathome2010's topic in Private Duty

    I do get it...been doing this for 10 years...I really get it. I work for the agency, not a parent. If a parent has a problem with staffing they can take it up with the agency. I'm not a slave to any...

  6. How many days off are appropriate?

    SDALPN replied to RNathome2010's topic in Private Duty

    The only commitment you have is the shifts you agreed to work in advance. I request my days off before the next schedule is made. My agency does 6 week scheduling. You don't need to worry if the...

  7. How many days off are appropriate?

    SDALPN replied to RNathome2010's topic in Private Duty

    One of the benefits if this job is choosing your hours/days worked. You are not the primary caregiver. The parents sign forms with an agency that say they are responsible as the pcg and will care for...

  8. What to look for when interviewing for peds PDN?

    SDALPN replied to traumaRUs's topic in Private Duty

    Ask about experience. No experience is bad, no homecare experience means they will need to adjust to a different environment. Ask them about how they would handle different situations. Ask how they...

  9. Bed Bugs!!!

    SDALPN replied to tcooks7's topic in Private Duty

    Its common. I refuse to work those cases. Its expensive to get rid of bed bugs and no agency is going to pay to have your home exterminated when you get them. If you feel the patient is in danger,...

  10. How do I handle lazy coworker??

    SDALPN replied to CrazyCatNurse's topic in Private Duty

    Yep, that^. Document and CYA. If you continue to discuss with your boss, you will be shown the door. The boss clearly doesn't like you or want to be bothered. They will be the type to keep you from...

  11. If you're thinking about leaving....

    SDALPN replied to mluvsgnc's topic in Private Duty

    Just a thought, with new grad RNs having trouble finding work til the year of experience thing, it may be good to stay as an RN for a bit. Congrats to you for moving

  12. If you're thinking about leaving....

    SDALPN replied to mluvsgnc's topic in Private Duty

    I agree with exactly what was said above. When I made the mistake of telling the family (even though the office was already notified) the family tried to guilt trip me in to staying. It was very...

  13. Nasty homes

    SDALPN posted a topic in Private Duty

    I've been doing this for a while. I've seen a lot. But wondering if maybe it's the area I live in or if it's typical in other parts of the country. But do you encounter more filthy homes than clean?...

  14. Ride alongs

    SDALPN replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    That is scary! Especially since most buses don't have seat belts. Some classes have required that we assist our patients with schoolwork. Others have said it's their job. Mostly, the agencies I've...

  15. Ride alongs

    SDALPN replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    That reminds me, don't forget to document who secured the kid and chair on the bus to take liability off you if they don't secure the kid correctly or the mechanism that holds them in fails. I have...

  16. Ride alongs

    SDALPN replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    According to the insurance companies we aren't supposed to leave the patient and we are supposed to be in the same room at all times. If we must leave, we are supposed to have a trained caregiver...

  17. Ride alongs

    SDALPN replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    Good to hear it went well! I'd be careful with the aggressive one and watch things said. That never ends well. If the staff in the classroom are great, it's not bad. But they can make or break the...

  18. Oh, the places you'll go!!

    SDALPN replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    From experience, if the parent says they're a bad driver as you get in the car...they

  19. Ride alongs

    SDALPN replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    Never heard it called a ride along. Have always just heard school case. When I do school cases, I bring foods/meals like lunchables, sandwiches with an ice pack, etc. Usually the school will let you...

  20. Nudity in healthcare classes education or violation?

    SDALPN replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Students

    Completely unnecessary. If the student chooses to volunteer for that, it's one thing. But the instructor handled that poorly. It should never be mandatory to undress in front of classmates. I agree...

  21. Tips on dealing with difficult parents

    SDALPN posted a topic in Private Duty

    I'm working with a difficult set of parents...putting it nicely. It made me think about the need to share tips on dealing with difficult parents. What tips do you have? I'll start...I avoid the...

  22. Pediatric Home Health as a New Grad?

    SDALPN replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Home Health

    New grads and home care don't mix. Read the posts from the many times this has been asked. Its just a bad

  23. Pediatric home health questions

    SDALPN replied to MerissaS's topic in Home Health

    New grads have no business doing private duty. As others have said, you can talk to private duty nurses in the PDN forum. You stated that a family member will train you. There is a reason nurses teach...

  24. Tips on dealing with difficult parents

    SDALPN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I think all parents in this situation need counseling...except the amazing ventmommy. But the majority really do need it and it's

  25. Tips on dealing with difficult parents

    SDALPN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Currently, I'm working with the know it all parent in denial of their kids illness. Example: PT comes to work with kid. Parent stands in room telling kid what exercises to do, how many times, etc all...