SDALPN

SDALPN

Peds(PICU, NICU float), PDN, ICU

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  1. the "sleep-nazi"...(please take no offense, I didn't)

    SDALPN replied to bb007rn's topic in Private Duty

    The good stuff in this job! Don't see it too often, but yep its nice! One of my patients had a lift that went from floor to ceiling. My pts mom joked it was a stripper pole and she could use the sling...

  2. any 1:1 school nurses in here

    SDALPN replied to ErinDel's topic in Private Duty

    There are quite a few threads on this. I know somewhere on the PDN area, I posted a long description. Maybe that will

  3. Keeping my patient's dignity intact? Please help me!! (long but urgent)

    SDALPN replied to KateyBug's topic in Private Duty

    Ok, wow, just wow. The troll is full, looks like s/he was fed well. The story sounds to me, like this....I'm a nurse, but I'm not. I was trained, but I wasn't. I live in a made up place, but I want...

  4. Activities for nurse and patient?

    SDALPN replied to KateyBug's topic in Private Duty

    Pinterest is my friend for stuff like that. But make sure the parents are ok with the

  5. I'm just as good as you...

    SDALPN replied to rnrg's topic in Private Duty

    I think sometimes they just don't know what we do. I get the question all the time (what hospital) and I explain not all nurses work in hospitals. Then I go on to explain what I do. I've even had...

  6. Regulating Feeding Times When Pt has PO and Continuos Feeding

    SDALPN replied to NURKeish's topic in Private Duty

    Looks like trouble, sounds like trouble....its trouble. Don't believe a parent until they have proven they are honest...that includes making sure the parent doesn't leave stuff out. Trust me, this...

  7. Regulating Feeding Times When Pt has PO and Continuos Feeding

    SDALPN replied to NURKeish's topic in Private Duty

    In nursing school, its taught that we don't take orders from anyone other than licensed professionals. I couldn't count how many times a parent has lied to me about what a physician told them....

  8. Regulating Feeding Times When Pt has PO and Continuos Feeding

    SDALPN replied to NURKeish's topic in Private Duty

    This is why new nurses don't belong in private duty (its not home health...home health means visits). Not trying to be harsh, just saying it like it is. You should be able to handle that on your own...

  9. Diaper Changes

    SDALPN replied to Nibbles1's topic in Private Duty

    Is it possible that the parent isn't changing the diaper as they should and that's why the child has diaper rash? Something isn't right. Can you call the Dr and ask if that is what was said? We don't...

  10. Christmas ethics?

    SDALPN replied to bellcollector's topic in Private Duty

    I have given in certain situations. I consider it a donation and I don't do it on the clock. As I'm packing up my bag, I can give the item. I don't make enough to give anything fancy. So its really...

  11. How involved a patients school work should be expected?

    SDALPN replied to SLHLPN's topic in Private Duty

    Parents can still choose to home school their child with special needs. If the child can't go to school, the school has teachers that go to the patients home. Usually for about an hr or so, but I've...

  12. How involved a patients school work should be expected?

    SDALPN replied to SLHLPN's topic in Private Duty

    I've never seen instructions on a care plan to tell us to help with school work. Care plans will never cover every situation. Nursing comes first. The patients health and safety come first. As nurses...

  13. How much do you make?

    SDALPN replied to middleagednurse's topic in Private Duty

    Exactly! They count on us being gullible. And since most of us can't/don't talk, it's hard to catch them in that

  14. How much do you make?

    SDALPN replied to middleagednurse's topic in Private Duty

    Don't be so sure they are all paid the same rate. I've heard that a few times and found out they were

  15. No Insulin Order

    SDALPN replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    Nobody should ever take a verbal from anyone that isn't licensed. Guess who is going down if the person relaying the order lies or misunderstands what they were told. That's basic nursing. And if I...

  16. No Insulin Order

    SDALPN replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    Can you get a verbal order and then send it to the agency for a signature from the

  17. I think I'm right, but..

    SDALPN replied to Purple1234's topic in Private Duty

    Either she gets help or the gov will step in anyway. And then she could face legal problems. Our job is to look after the best interest of the patient. If the patients basic needs aren't being met,...

  18. I think I'm right, but..

    SDALPN replied to Purple1234's topic in Private Duty

    Don't use your emotions to make your decision. Don't be manipulated by family. Stand firm on your decision. Call adult protection services if you feel like she is not capable if caring for herself...

  19. What Needs to be Done?

    SDALPN replied to candiyumyum365's topic in Private Duty

    Bad idea. If kid goes in hospital, you're out of work. If mom changes her mine about you, you're out of work and not just a case. Taxes are your problem as well as insurance expenses. You're an LPN...

  20. I would like to speak with a nurse asap

    SDALPN replied to yvonneluc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just a thought, but how would they be sure they were talking to a nurse without verifying their license? The OP could go to her Dr office and ask for a nurse and then get a medical assistant. People...

  21. If you could change medicare/medicaid...

    SDALPN posted a topic in Private Duty

    Ok, so I've thought about this in all the years I've done this job. Then I started wondering about what others think. Finally, I thought maybe the decision makers might run across this thread one day....

  22. If you could change medicare/medicaid...

    SDALPN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I've seen a few agencies fight for increases. *sarcasm* which I'm sure, as the agencies say, it's for the nurses.

  23. Attachment to patient and vice versa

    SDALPN replied to BertG77's topic in Private Duty

    They...as in parents and some patients. I hate to put it that way. I wish it were better. But you will see it's almost all the same, just different homes. I love the work I do. I love being a nurse...

  24. If you could change medicare/medicaid...

    SDALPN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Hmm, I've seen basic cases at 36/hr on the paperwork. I've seen other cases up from that number based on acuity and other things. So that's why I wonder if it's by

  25. Attachment to patient and vice versa

    SDALPN replied to BertG77's topic in Private Duty

    Seems typical. You have to have thick skin for this job. They will look for reasons to have problems. Is all about trying for control that they don't