SDALPN

SDALPN

Peds(PICU, NICU float), PDN, ICU

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  1. New vent, old topic

    SDALPN replied to JustNursn's topic in Private Duty

    A calendar. Write what you did on the day. Write the appointment on the date it is made for. Dry erase boards/calendars are my

  2. Agitated Pt Makes for Hard G-Button Feedings

    SDALPN replied to LVN2BSN2016's topic in Private Duty

    You stated that the child has CP. Its not a matter of cooperation. Sometimes the child can't control their movements if the CP is severe enough. If the child has anxiety, the anxiety may show itself...

  3. Very trying peds pt

    SDALPN replied to bdbrdb's topic in Private Duty

    I've found that once the kid has figured out that you can't discipline them, its time to move on. The parent won't do anything unless it bothers them. The kid has no motivation to correct the...

  4. Am I a bad nurse?

    SDALPN replied to smartypants22's topic in Private Duty

    When people use those responses with me, it seems fake and reheorificed. While it may work for some people, it won't always work. When I get those responses, I usually call those people out. I would...

  5. Am I a bad nurse?

    SDALPN replied to smartypants22's topic in Private Duty

    New grads don't belong in PDN. This is a bad

  6. Fleas!

    SDALPN replied to smartypants22's topic in Private Duty

    What does it have to do with being in a trailer park? I've been in spotless trailers in trailer parks. I've been in the nastiest homes in the best parts of town. Please don't judge. A trailer might be...

  7. Fleas!

    SDALPN replied to smartypants22's topic in Private Duty

    It would be great if you could explain why you can't leave the case. As others said, report them and get out. You are a mandatory

  8. how to peacefully resign from clients' homes without awkwardness?

    SDALPN replied to tinybbynurse's topic in Private Duty

    That's the truth! Hrtsnstrs, those same families/personalities end up at the hospital too. The only difference is you work with a team of people that can help you. The environment/atmosphere at the...

  9. Nurses aren't maids!

    SDALPN replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    Because then the parent expects it. And it puts other nurses in a bad position. The rest of us hear "nurse supernurse does it". Its not our job and it takes away from our job. We are there to monitor...

  10. Old wives tales

    SDALPN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I've done stuff like that before. When the room becomes intolerable, things temporarily get moved from the room. I love air freshener. But there is one that smells like cheap mens Cologne. I've...

  11. Old wives tales

    SDALPN posted a topic in Private Duty

    I was taking with a parent who insists that the things she was taught about healthcare are correct. All of this parents "knowledge" comes from old wives tales. The things I've seen/heard are just...

  12. Am I a bad nurse?

    SDALPN replied to smartypants22's topic in Private Duty

    That's why experienced nurses tell new grads PDN isn't for new grads. They don't listen until its too late. You signed a year contract? I haven't heard of any reputable agency requiring this. Contact...

  13. Terrible Twos?

    SDALPN replied to nicole anne's topic in Private Duty

    Can you imagine going to court explaining that? Your honor, on that day I was busy doing laundry and making lunch for the patient while watching the patient play. The trach fell out and the child ran...

  14. Terrible Twos?

    SDALPN replied to nicole anne's topic in Private Duty

    Omg. Locked you out? That's messed up! I've had my share of the terrible twos. They turn in to terrible threes and so on. Its usually bad parenting. The parent feels guilty or bad for the kid and...

  15. Old wives tales

    SDALPN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Agreed. I think she was just mentioning some off label, stuff we don't see often kinda things. I wish we could write a book for these parents explaining everything. But the book could have a chapter...

  16. Old wives tales

    SDALPN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I've seen that and even Pepto bismol used. Makes sense

  17. Old wives tales

    SDALPN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I was also told that if the kid has a rash to let them sit in the sun for a while. They said it will even out the rash on the skin so it goes away. I'm thinking it just makes them sunburned and the...

  18. Walking into a mess

    SDALPN replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I disagree to an extent. Parents should be parents. But as parents, they accept that they must meet the needs of their child. If they are leaving milk in the tubing and then using it hours later, they...

  19. Walking into a mess

    SDALPN replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Yep, that aggravates me. It is annoying when the parent does it. Its worse when a nurse that knows better does it. I work with both now. The parents are messy and figure we'll clean up after them....

  20. How do you quit a case, and do you feel guilty for it?

    SDALPN replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty

    I never tell the family. I work for the agency, not the family. And if you tell the family why, they may retaliate. Just recently a nurse left a case I'm on. She told me it just wasn't a good fit....

  21. THAT kind of nurse

    SDALPN replied to gardenpartyy's topic in Private Duty

    That's typical in this environment. Its also possible that the parents are playing the nurses against each other. Or the parents want to see how you react. If you are sure its the nurse, let your...

  22. I got subpoenaed

    SDALPN replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I've been in your shoes. I was called as a witness. Nothing more. It was about what the parent did, not about me. I was very scared at first, but once I found out I was just a witness I felt

  23. PDN Vent

    SDALPN replied to Nibbles1's topic in Private Duty

    Nurses should come with a skills profile that the parents see prior to meeting. Maybe they would base more decisions on nursing skill/experience. All it takes is one

  24. PDN Vent

    SDALPN replied to Nibbles1's topic in Private Duty

    This is why PDN isn't for new grads. Notify your supervisor of your concerns in writing to CYA. That is all you can do. You could also scare the nurse with horror stories do she thinks twice about...

  25. Curse you, Pulse Ox Machine!!!

    SDALPN replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Exactly.