SDALPN

SDALPN

Peds(PICU, NICU float), PDN, ICU

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  1. It drives me nuts when....

    SDALPN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I thought that was just me. How about the email after that? Just to make sure. It just makes them look like they have too much time on their hands in the office. I had a supervisor get mad that I...

  2. What's it like to be a private duty RN?

    SDALPN replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Private Duty

    It depends on the area. There are 2 decent sized cities near me. The one city is nice, most people have good jobs and insurance. That city has more private insurance cases through the agency. The...

  3. Car sickness

    SDALPN replied to hellokitty73's topic in Private Duty

    Don't forget that we can't offer advice like that ;-) What if the person isn't a nurse? What if they are allergic to the med you suggest? You could be sued. Be careful. On the flip side, what if...

  4. Car sickness

    SDALPN replied to hellokitty73's topic in Private Duty

    Maybe your Dr could help you with that. Or assignments that don't require car

  5. The nurse you dread working after

    SDALPN posted a topic in Private Duty

    Thought this would be a good topic for venting and to maybe help others realize why they may be annoying the next shift. Came into work this morning to find the w/c blocking the door into the childs...

  6. Leaving home patient for own health emergency

    SDALPN replied to Tpschwandt's topic in Private Duty

    I guess a conscious warm body without training is better than the unconscious or deathly sick trained person. If I were the parent, I'd rush home (can you imagine doing PDN and having to leave to...

  7. Shoes for wide, flat feet with high instep

    SDALPN replied to abiklags's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like danskos and new balance. My podiatrist told me new balance was best for me. I have wide, flat feet. You could see about orthotics or learn some taping techniques that may

  8. LPN to CNA/PCT

    SDALPN replied to didi768's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok, sounds a bit crazy. But, you can still apply to tech jobs as an LPN. If say keep the license just in case. It may be difficult to get it back. Or you could consider an RN program while working as...

  9. Leaving home patient for own health emergency

    SDALPN replied to Tpschwandt's topic in Private Duty

    Its abandonment. Just plain wrong to leave a child unattended. However, its wrong for you to be in your own emergency without someone to cover you. Your agency should figure it out or get the parent...

  10. What's it like to be a private duty RN?

    SDALPN replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Private Duty

    All ages. Peds nurses are harder for agencies to get. And my understanding (could be wrong) is that peds cases pay the agency more so they push for peds nurses. We get everything from quads to...

  11. Verbal abuse

    SDALPN replied to middleagednurse's topic in Private Duty

    I've been through that too. It is scary! Its a helpless feeling because if you say anything back, the agency will fire you. But if you sit and take it, you will be miserable too. I've had the same...

  12. Surveillance cameras in pedi patient's home?

    SDALPN replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    I agree that's uncalled for. No nurse should be yelling at a child. Talking loudly to a hearing impaired child could be different though. Most nurses are good people that parents have nothing to worry...

  13. What's it like to be a private duty RN?

    SDALPN replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Private Duty

    You can also work multiple cases or float so you don't lose as many hours if a pt is hospitalized. But if cold/flu season is that bad, expect a few kids to be hospitalized. I like floating to keep up...

  14. What's it like to be a private duty RN?

    SDALPN replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Private Duty

    It can be boring, depends on the case. I prefer the more complex cases (but I'll do any level of care since I have bills to pay). The more complex cases typically keep you busier. Between tasks, you...

  15. Charting examples for doing iv infusion

    SDALPN replied to Blondie2274's topic in Home Health

    My state allows us to work with picc lines as an LPN. The schools here teach it since its in our scope of

  16. Medical Assistants being called nurses

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

    I don't think they know the role of RNs

  17. Nurses with worse spelling than mine are laughable.

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

    Advise instead of advice. Yanker (or some other version) instead of yankauer. Really? A friend recently posted on FB about a praying mantice instead of mantis. Spelling isn't complicated. What if a...

  18. Suctioning 2 yo

    SDALPN replied to bdbrdb's topic in Private Duty

    Make sure you have an order. Each supply item has an order from a Dr. The equipment company can obtain the order if you don't. But I'm not sure if the direct supplier would ask for one.

  19. Suctioning 2 yo

    SDALPN replied to bdbrdb's topic in Private Duty

    Maybe OT can give you ideas if they come in on a day you work. They are great with that stuff. If its sensory, they can help you with that. I know it can be frustrating to try to suction when the kid...

  20. Suctioning 2 yo

    SDALPN replied to bdbrdb's topic in Private Duty

    Its yankauer, btw. Sounds like someone has been too rough and now he's uncomfortable with the procedure. Are people just obsessing over suctioning to the point that they have created this issue....

  21. LPN/LVN salary for 2013/2014

    SDALPN replied to Moving Foward's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $17 as a new grad almost 10 years ago. 23/hr now. NC. PDN. Plus mileage if I have to drive really far. $1/hr more on weekends. No benefits or extras except

  22. Can LPNs work with Pediatric patients?

    SDALPN replied to yaya33's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think your views differ from reality. In my school, the RN program was a semester longer than the LPN program. Also, you will need to improve on your English skills in order to pass an English...

  23. A new puppy!!

    SDALPN replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Adults are different than kids. We are there to help them with ADLs. I had to cook for an adult pt that was a quad. I sure didn't go to culinary school, but I can cook most anything. I've had to check...

  24. Withholding Pay

    SDALPN replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Home Health

    The law in my state is if you do the work, you are to be paid on your scheduled payday. Of course companies find ways around that. If its under $50, my state won't investigate. They also have to be...

  25. A new puppy!!

    SDALPN replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I would think it would be covered under ADLs. There's no way every little detail of a patients day and activity could possibly be